| 1. He was born in Sadiquabad, Anantnag to a modest family. |
| 2. During his youth, he developed a keen interest in football. |
| 3. His football skills earned him the nickname David Beckham of Sadiquabad. |
| 4. His friends credit him for Anantnag winning its first inter-district football match. |
| 5. Majid organized blood donation drives and worked for a local charitable organization. |
| 6. On 9 November 2017, he left his home in Anantnag to join Lashkar-e-Taiba. |
| 7. Upon joining, he adopted a new code name - Abu Ishmayel. |
| 8. His father suffered a cardiac arrest upon learning about his decision but was later discharged. |
| 9. Majid's close friend Yawar Nisar, who joined a militant organisation and was killed, may have influenced his decision. |
| 10. The death of his friend Yawar and the incident surrounding it may have motivated him to join the militants. |
| 11. A video of his grieving mother, Ayesha, spread widely on social media after his departure. |
