Maulana Tariq Jameel pays visit to Gurdwara

Renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel came under criticism on social media platforms on Sunday, a day after his visit to a Sikh religious site in Kartarpur, the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.

A delegation of religious scholars also accompanied Maulana Tariq Jameel during the visit to Kartarpur Sahib on Saturday.

They were received by the head granthi of Gurdwara Sahib, Sardar Gobind Singh, Punjab Assembly Member Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora and others.

Maulana Tariq Jameel was also given a briefing regarding Kartarpur. He was told that Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion had spent the last 18 years of his life and that he taught monotheism instead of idolatry.

He was told that Baba Guru Nanak was a proponent of humanity and brotherhood.

The administration of Gurdwara Sahib gave him gifts, including Saropa and Kirpan.

During his visit, the religious scholar also met and interacted with the Sikh pilgrims, who had come to their holy site.

Speaking on the occasion, Maulana Tariq Jameel said that Islam teaches respect for the rights of minorities and their sanctities.

“Kartarpur is the corridor of peace,” he said. “Minorities in Pakistan enjoy full religious freedom.”

However, the visit drew criticism on social media as the pictures were shared on various platforms.