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