'We will make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state':JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Addressing the “Islam Zindabad” rally in Karachi Fazlur Rehman responded to a popular criticism that his party never won many votes in elections, said that if establishment stops influencing elections, they would win.
The JUI-F chief continued to target the establishment saying Pakistan was made as an Islamic and welfare state, however, the security establishment had transformed it into a security state.
He also answered criticism from some quarters that the JUI-F wanted sharia by force. "It is said that we want the enforcement of sharia at gun point," he said adding this was false.
Yet, today, Rehman said, 60 per cent of the budget was dedicated to defence where on the other hand people were dying from starvation.
He said that the people in the west were protesting at the Wall Street are fed up of their capitalistic banking system and are demanding for “an Islamic banking system,” and that this was part of the overall downfall of the west.
Referring to the War on Terror said the US and its allied forces were losing in Afghanistan and their economic system was crashing, which has prompted their poor citizens to protest against their rulers and their policies.
Advocating the Islamic system as the best, he said the only solution to make Pakistan stable, was to allocate resources for welfare of the people.
“Nation should support people who have links with the poor section of the society,” he said, adding that his party, if brought into power would We should strengthen the economic system by getting people working at the lower level involved in the decision making process.
He said that the country needs to be strengthened, especially its economic system by getting people working at the lower level involved in the decision making process.
The JUI-F chief said Pakistan was made in the name of Islam however the nation was never blessed with it.
Earlier, the Lal Masjid's deputy prayer leader Maulana Amir Siddiq alleged on Friday that "some politicians" used the Lal Masjid crisis to get votes and come to power.
Speaking at the “Islam Zindabad” conference organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Karachi, Siddiq appreciated JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s efforts to resolve the issue during the operation against Lal Masjid.
Covertly criticising Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Siddiqi said that Pakistan is not in need of a “tsunami” but needs to “unite under the name of Islam’s last prophet in order to install an Islamic system in Pakistan."
“People with luxurious lifestyle cannot bring an Islamic revolution," he added.
Rally preparation
JUI-F claims to have set up 70,000 chairs at the Shahra-e-Quaideen venue, with a separate sitting area for party elders.
The party volunteers are responsible for guarding the gate and entrance and exit points. Apart from JUI-F own volunteers, there are 1,000 police officers deployed for security purposes.
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Seems like he wants to cash in on Imran Khan's slogan
@Falcon: Kindly see this link: http://peacebk.blogspot.com/2011/10/only-perfect-economic-system.html You will come to know which system is now needed in this world. All systems crashed on their own rules and Islamic system never crashed but only due to some black sheeps in them. Islam is only the way and JUI-F can do this better, insha'ALLAH.
He is the visionary leader of Pakistani soil.Congrate on such big rally.Well done JUI sind
Religious parties have nothing to offer except these kind of slogans i.e Islami nizam sharia etc. The day people ( a very few who support these ppl ) realized that Pakistan's problem is not Shria or their version of Islami Nizam, there will be ZERO vote for these kind of people.
BTW MMA was in majority in NWFP back in Musharrafs era, why they did not impose Islami Nizam.
This guy is a distorted presentation of Islam. To learn about how politics is integral to Islam read literature of Hizb ut Tahrir (their own literature- not through the mouths of liars who want to conceal the truth).
I have a feeling that Jui f jalsa may go in the favor of pti certain liberals who were against Ik may instead start supporting him.
@Khuldun: you are too far from these mullah.come and see how they are.you will definetly change your views.
Maulana Diesel ... the only thing you will do is try and make commission on diesel.
no mullahs please!!!
Not a proper coverage by electronic media...it was a very large crowd!
Maulana Sahib, like a many of his friends in MQM and Q-League, enjoys being in government. In the recent past he ruled KPK for a full 5 year term. And then he was part of the coalition in the center for another two years. He wants that time back but knows very well he needs the support of parties like JI in this pursuit. The show in Karachi is nothing but to demonstrate some muscle for bargaining when he sorts out final terms with his potential allies before the elections. They did and will definitely do nothing for the masses or Islam when in power . Islam has and will remain zinda without the support of cons like him.
credit to maulana ..... after so many corruption full years, yet able to pull larger crowd then imran khan..... n that too without a concert.... neutrally speaking credit.... we ll now see imran khan n maulana unite,...... just for the sake of old masters brits ;D
The Foundation of this country was on " Pakistan Ka Mtlb Kia Laelaha Elallah" the core reason of all our problem is our 180 degree deviation from our basis, F we want a prosperious and stable pakistan, then there is no other option with us except to follow the golden principals of ISLAM and ISLAMIC Economic system, however this is very unfortunate with us that we do claim that we are muslims but at the same time dont want islamic system in our beloved country, we need a country where -----bl jebar awr bel raza -----wala qanoon raejh ho, otherwise ISLAM is the BEST for all of us. Its not the religion of moulana or any other 1, its ours--------!! The FUNDAMENTALIST of KARACHI today conveyed a very LOUD and clear message 2 the world that if the future of this country is associated with ISLAM Inshaullah
LMAO on this one..."He said that the people in the west were protesting at the Wall Street are fed up of their capitalistic banking system and are demanding for “an Islamic banking system,”...
I have all the respect for the Islamic banking system but let's not fool the people by exaggerating its popularity...in fact many US states are campaigning against Islamic financing
Mullahs who exploit sectarian differences in the society to get some votes can’t bring revolution
Man this is funny, if you look at jalsas all of them are almost equal in Size! JuD at minar-e-Pakistan gathered EQUAL crowd as PTI , now JUI gathered equal or more than what PTI gathered! In short PTI Pwned by two religious parties!
I think that only true islam give the solution of all problems,islam of sahaba (r.a) so we should try for islamic state and i hope that the jamat of ulama wil do it.
Nations without “Islam” also progressed, financially and morally. It is not a religion but good governance that leads to progress a nation. Therefore, even Quran said that whenever you get authority, do justice. Once every one does justice to their duties honestly, everything will be okay. Your 'authentic' Islam is a fake Islam for me and my 'authentic' Islam is a fake one for you. Intellectually, we could not decide it from last 1400 years. Now we have only two solution, either we fight it out and get rid of the followers of 'fake' Islam or keep the differences aside and work together for common goods. A common good has no religious boundaries; it could be among good people of any religion or sects.
This nation require green revolution, white revolution, education revolution, human rights revolution, women lib revolution, technical revolution, innovation revolution, clean revolution, energy revolution BUT NOT J.U.I. REVOLUTION which if succeeds wipe out all good things in this country.
Islam Zindabad! Great jalsa.
JUI is the last hope for Pakistan,to live this dream once and for all. If Islam is not the answer, what is? Only JUI can bring correct implementation of Islam, authentic Islam in our nation. May Allah make them successful.
I am so happy for fazlur rehman sb he has done a good jalsa in karachi so let us all gift him a pair of jeans.
I've seen Fazlur Rehman's house in DI Khan. Its big. Hes like the Chaudhry of his district.
I think there are many madarassa students in the jalsa and many have come from interior sindh.
"Islam Zindabad" .. I mean with this title u can summon ten times more people easily. Infact with this sort of a brand name, Wahab sb gathers 10-15 lacs in Raiwind each year.
JUI-F can boast about the gathering once it does such a jalsa using its political inflcuence and not cashing on Islamic sentiment.
People do not want Islamic revolution.We have seen what sufferings it has brought to Iran and Afghanistan. Why are we so obcessed about religion ??/ Have you ever herad of some one talking about Budhist,Hindu .Christian, Jew or any other religios revolutin. The only way to success is bring Educational revolution and work for the economic uplift of common people through science and technology.
It is not about jalsas.. it is about impact. PTI has created an impact in every level of society
it was a big show..even bigger than IK's concert which only proves one thing that it's not the public gathering which bring about the change or so-called revolution but it's the number in the ballot box.
Taliban will rip apart the secular ... so be it
@Realist.: I beg to differ. America and Pakistan's founding fathers were quite wealthy ( not to mention intellectual behemoths, in case of America).
Out to get naive citizens again. Personal wealth has nothing to do with governance capability as long as you are not abusing the state resources. Micheal Bloomberg remains one of the best mayors of New York to date despite being a business tycoon himself and taking $1 as pay!
I don't get it...the JUI leaders themselves lead luxurious lifestyles...what kind of revolution do they promise when they can't even feel secure sitting among their own people? and as for mr. Akhtar..Yehi "burger boys" iss mulk main inqalaab laaney main ahem kirdaar kar rahain hain..What have you done? burnt a few tires..blocked roads..shehr ka nizaam aur shehriyon ke mushkilaat main mazeed izaafa paida karna, so that you can come on the front page of a newspaper? Revolution can be brought about without violence mr. Aktar and believe me you will witness it, inshAllah.
@Akhtar: And how exactly do you see mullahs escaping in burqaas during the Lal Masjid incident bring about a revolution?
Oh no, I cannot bring any revolution, that too Islamic thanks to the money god has blessed me with!
a small modification.
People with luxurious lifestyles cannot bring *ANY* revolution'
SoMaulana fazlur Rehman lives a very simple life.
and people who exploit Islam for their own greed for power and control cannot be considered "islamic revolutionaries"
SO Imran Khan and Fazal-Ur-Rehman can't bring change
Dear, Maulana Amir Siddiq How about we start with you and offer you a shack in the slumps of Karachi? Luxury is a gift from Allah to those who work hard and are fair. Wealth is not bad if used properly. If your comments refer to Pakistani politicans then definately ill agree but don't judge citizens whom you have no idea of. If your a true follower of Islam, you would know that judging without seeing is Haram in Islam. When will Pakistan ever learn religion and politics don't belong together?
He's right. Burger boys think they can bring revolution sitting in A/c rooms.
I rather not have this man bring any sort of revolution in Pakistan which will only hurt the Pakistanis irrespective of their beliefs. In the name of revolution he will only bring misery to people who do not have the same mindset as him, and what this man will do to the minorities one can only assume. If he wishes to bring Islamic revolution he should start to preaching peace and harmony instead of hate and discremination.
"JUI-F claims to have set up 70,000 chairs at the Shahra-e-Quaideen venue, with a separate sitting area for party elders."
Why the separate sitting areas for Party Elders? They don't like sitting with common people?
Which version of Islam Maulana sahib? Yours or the Maulanas sitting next to you?
A big NO to Mullahs and their distorted interpretations of Islam!