JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman. PHOTO: AFP/ FILE
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday declared it ‘haram’ to vote in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan and his candidates.
Imran Khan, according to Fazl, is being sponsored by the West and the Jewish lobby.
Fazlur Rehman used every word that would foment hatred against any person in the conservative masses of Pakistan. He called Imran an agent of “Americans, Jews, Ahmadis and a person of ill character”.
“A person who could not make his own children Muslim nor Pakistani, is dreaming of becoming prime minister of Pakistan and making the country an Islamic welfare state,” Maulana said.
“The Yahoodi (Jewish) lobby’s money is working (for Imran),” he said.
“I am asked, ‘what is the proof that he (Imran Khan) is an agent of the Jews,’ I say there is only one proof and it is my own responsible personality. I am so righteous that I would never talk ill against anyone. This is enough that Maulana Fazlur Rehman says that he is a Jewish agent."
He went on to give a joint declaration of the clerics belonging to the JUI-F. “We the Ulema have agreed that giving vote to PTI is haram.
Anyone who casts his or her vote for Imran or to a person who is contesting election on the ticket on PTI is involved in haram and such a person is going against Sharia,” the chief of the JUI-F said.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 5th, 2013.
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الظلم ظلمات یوم القیامۃ(مشکواۃ)
oppression is going to be darkness on the day of judgement
ظلم قیامت کے دن اندھرا ہوگا
@Umer: there is no hatred against Ahmedis from PTI. IK`s party is the only party that supports the rights of non muslims, which an Islamic state should absolutely do. Why are you spreading lies? It is unbelievable how many close minded people we have out there!.
Its so unfortunate that Mullahs call themselves self righteous. With this thinking they can never accept anything to their good wishes (Block mind). Imran Khan has done immense social service to humanity. What service has Fazlur Rehman has provided to humanity. ZERO. More so always likes to be in Government to rule. Mullahs must first practice before preaching.
Fanaticism at its best!this is really sad to hear such things from a seasoned politician like Maulana Fazl UR Rehman i have nothing to say except that he should be ashamed of what he has said....
Is it just me who is laughing so loud that my co workers are concerned what am I up to. HAHAHAHAHA
My vote is for Democracy and not for Religion....I can repeat this.
What else one can expect from Mulana Fazl. Authorities should take action against Mulana Fazl, who knows Mulana would come up with another Fatwa in the coming days against all other parties.
The fanatics have lost their senses. For that matter scores of today's Pak politicians were born in the 'infidel' land of India and then migrated to Pak. Does that mean the 'Hindu' money is being poured in their elections.
Shame on him that he is using religion for his political benefit.
Wow couldn't believe what I was reading. Doesnt this "righteous" maulana know that only Allah has the power to declare "haraam" and "halaal"?
Why didn't you publish my comment Moderator? This aint democracy!
If I ever have to decide between voting molana fazlur rehaman or jews I will choose jews
JUI opposed the idea of Pakistan in 1940s and now this diesel is issuing fatwa against new pakistan.
So I guess the only 'halal' thing for molana is MURGHA and HALWA.
Haha.. couldn't get much funnier than this...Come On Mualana...grow up please.
"Last act before Drowning"
Thank you Maulana, from the magnanimity of my gracious heart I would like to thank you for your asinine strategy. Your tactic to malign Imran would definitely give him an advantage in the upcoming elections. I am positive that Pakistanis are no more in awe of the obscurantist segment of the society and you and other political dinosaurs will soon be rendered obsolete. I hope that the likes of you get decommissioned to the point where you yourselves will be found seeking jobs like us in foreign lands and the land purges itself for parasites like you and truly becomes a land of the pure.
Height of desperation.
I actually posted a response to this article with proper citations:
How Maulana Fazlur Rehman got the Political Fatwa Wrong
http://raakiniqbal.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/how-maulana-fazlur-rehman-got-the-political-fatwa-wrong/
Yes the Tribune is cited
First, the famous Pervez Hoodbhoy told us that Imran Khan is pro-Taliban and sympathetic to the militants. Now Maulana Fazal ur Rahman declares voting for IK 'haram', calls him an American, Jew and Ahmadi agent. IK must be doing something seriously right.
So true shamsa the complete faithless always harping on about faith @shamsa:
Kamal Ataturk had the correct solution on how to deal with Mullahs. I would love to see the same solution get applied in Pakistan. It will change Pakistan overnight.
I wish Musarat Shaheen contest against him this election. She would surely earn a landslide victory.
another hilarious thing reported about his Jalsas that the electricity consumed there is actually brought through Kunda.
Absolutely hilarious!
All those saying that it is hypocritical of Imran who has "inflicted" hatred onto the Ahmedi's. You my friend's are on the extreme end of the spectrum! No where in his video did he mention of inflicting hatred much rather defended the constitution (Which frankly all of us here have to abide by). The constitution upholds all the minority rights and so does the PTI manifesto. It is a matter of implementation. All of you tend to be self proclaimed liberals and flare up by any religious matter. Please understand you live in a predominantly religious and conservative society. No where has Imran or the PTI inflicted hatred. Secularism vs Otherwise is another debate altogether. But keeps in the realms of reality that reign our country. It is the truth that they may be deemed non-muslims upholding the fundamentals of the very religion itself. So much rather, keep in mind how ones political success is in the hands of our somewhat bigoted majority and us the few sitting on our computers are somewhat a voice in the wilderness.
Imran is no different from a mullah.
wikileaks about Maulana,(he told the americans in meeting that make me the PM of PAk and will serve you better than the current govt.) vote after research
if the ECP is alive it must must take action
This is a very foolish MILVI i ever seen. No way that ECP take action against this Molana because ECP not free and fair
Delusional statements :)
Although Mualana went too far but his comments regarding PTI's finaces are hundred percent correct. Imran has no income of his own, his close associates such as SMQ don't believe in giving anything and his young supporters have no source of income except pocket money, which parents hardly afford these days, therefore huge amounts which Imran is spending need explanation.
I prefer a thousand times a Jew as a PM than even to see his face.
Delusional statements.:)
hypoccrite
f anyone is an agent of Jewish Lobby, its this opportunist Mullah who's trading religion for all his personal interests!
This is unbelievable. And the really sad thing is that there are going to be many people who will take this seriously and not vote for Imran Khan. Such a sad state this country's politicians have come to. This man is using his religious position to his political advantage. I'm wondering how this mullah sleeps at night.
@Umair Waheed, IBA Khayban e Hafiz:
Education can cure ignorance caused by socio/economic malaise. However it is impossible to offset the Inherited ignorance by any amount of education
ok@Munawar Hussain Chaudhary:
Please spare Jews :) lets worry about ourselves first.
@Hassan @Falooda Man Come On Guys don't be like Maulana Fazlu. Imran was the only 1 to visited the Ahmadi victims in hospitals, when they were attacked and condemned attack against them on TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gQFI2uuw9Q&, also at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Q0iLVOY2s -at the 44th sec). He has only said he will not change the law of Pak which declares Ahmadis do be a seprate sect and not a Muslim sect.
@Bondu Singh: Maybe on the moon???!
where is ECP now?
Moulana Fazal Ur Rehman is really causing to lower the importance of Fatwa in the eyes of People and damaging the Image of Islam in Pakistan. May Allah guide him to the right path.
Rolling on the floor laughing....LOL! More like maulana is an agent of IK....this comedy could be a strategy of IK to get the votes of liberals, lol.
let be it know Maulana sahab that you are misusing your religious authority and as you are misguiding thousands of people you will be held responsible for this in the hereafter.
One can impose two fatwas on you:
Misusing religious authoirty Blaming a Muslim without proper evidence@FACT:
Remember those days when you were fighting (JIHAD) with Russians with Aid / Support given by Yahoodis (Jews) then where your faith was.........please don't MIX religion in politics.
Where the HECK is ECP NOW? WHY WONT THEY TAKE NOTICE OF THIS?
Please don't judge Islam on what Fazlur Rehman says :(
One of those insane posts that has a thousand likes on each comment :O oh and VOTE FOR PTI.
Disgusting
You and your clerics are an embarassment to Islam and Molanas
Absolutely preposterous. What next will these so called politicians come up with against Imran Khan? That he's part of the Illuminati and is actually Lady Gaga in disguise?? Waiting for THAT bubble to burst any day now...
The last thing Imran Khan needed to be victorious in next elections.
Reminds me the so called Fatawa's by Banu Umayya!
I am truly speechless. Shows IK has the powers of status quo truly rattled.
This is whats left of this religion of called Islam. RIP.
@Umair Waheed, IBA Khayban e Hafiz: YOu mean the IBA where people like you spread hate against Shias?
PTI supporters are up in arms against Fazlur Rehman's fatwa, yet apologise for Imran Khan being Anti Ahmadi.
In Islam calling non-muslims as "Kafir" is prohibited, may be in sometimes he will become muslim and this gentleman is calling a muslim as "Kafir". God bless us.
@Gulzar Khan: He doesnt head the Deobandi Ulema. The grand mufti is Mufti rafi usmani. Maulana is not even taken seriously as a religious scholar by most schools.
When did mufti's became maulanas ???
This guy is a disgrace to the real Ulema who should denounce this self serving 'fatwa'.
if it is correct, it is extremely childish behaviour.
Imran , after coming into power, pls give the quota of diesel supply to Molana Fazl ur Rehman, fatwa shall in ur favour.
molana sab you are right....
Maulana sahab has forgotten that the forst afghan war, the one which people like these declared jihad was totally funded by jews. Infact, the AK-47's and scuds were made in Israel. Maulana should watch Charlie Wilson's war...
@Maulana Haji Munawar: Shame on you.
hahahahha! maulana's desperate measures.
PTI supporters complain about Diesel’s use of religion against Imran but support Imran’s use of religious hatred against Ahmadis. What a bunch of hypocrites PTI supporters are.
Mr @Asif Gul pti issued a clarification that there member in UK did not ask Amadis to vote for them and there difference between clarification and fatwa.
-I'm not the Talib of madrasa who is only ALLOWED to vote Mualana F -I'm not the Jiyala/Slave who only vote for the Bhutto/Shareef DYNASTIES -I'm not the Saathi of Bhai who can only grab votes by FEAR -I'm Pakistan and I will vote for PTI for sake of one NATION Pakistan
Hard to argue with such strong evidence!
@Asif Gul:
Same as PTI who are demonstrating sectarian hatred against Amadis for political reasons. I think both Diesel and Taliban Khan should be banned for their use of religion in politics and demonstration of hatred and sectarianism.
Congratuations to Imran Maulana just committed political suicide.
Moulana has lost his mind :D
ECP will NOT take action since this is NOT against PML-N
..........and you are an agent for the TTP., and my saying so is enough. That according to the good maulana's logic makes sense, who am I to differ.
Maulana sahab is very amusing right now. Funny how he thinks our bewaqoof awaam can fall for anything. Funny how it's true and majority of us might give their second thoughts when they hear the word "haraam". Being a true player Maulana sahab, i must say. But guess what? Change is already here.
For years my family has voted for Fazl-ur-Rahman's party but after hearing this Me and my family has decided to vote for Imran Khan. Go PTI..!!!
if he was a Jewish agent, then why jamat islami wanted to have seat adjustment with him.is jamat islami also an agent of Jewish lobby?
"A person who could not make his own children Muslim nor Pakistani...making the country an Islamic welfare state" Wasn't it the same case with Quaid e Azam ? or was saying its hara, the only way so people can stop voiting for PTI ?
sheer nonsense from thakeydar of Islam
@Rehan: No they won't. The head of election commission is too old to do this
@ abid, Like other mullahs, Maulana Fazal Rehman is not owner but custodian of our faith, he is assigned this duty by Al-mighty and he will performed it according to best of his observation (insight). Like Talibans, Jamiat he is even authorized by Al-mighty to use force but since he believe little bit in democracy, he is not using this power.
A taste of their own medicine, these people deserve each other.
Hahahahah!
I didn't understand one thing, Mualana Sahib just blames Imran Khan yet provide no proof just with the excuse of not talking "ill against anyone". Well Maulana Sahib let me bring this to your knowledge that you saying that Imran Khan is an American/Jewish agent is actually ill-taking. How odd it is, taking monetary aids from America is okay for Asif Ali Zardari but Imran Khan can't do the same thing! No wonder that this country is in complete ruins, with people like Mualana Sahib we might ever be able to see the day of light. Releasing a Fatwah for every thing THEY are against! This is Islam, not a joke, that a guy keeps on inventing fatwahs as if it is just a school essay! Please JUI-F, if you really are that good Muslims, consider giving a little respect to the religion and a little liberty to the people in voting their CHOICE. MAY ALLAH PROVIDE US WITH THE "TRUE" RIGHT GUIDANCE
I would never speak ill against anyone, I mean except for Imran Khan.
Maulana should be given Oscar Award for his statement :)
Where is the monitoring cell of ECP now?
Moulana wht about your party.... People should see themselves first then comments on others
With due respect, but if he is an agent of Jewish lobby, then who are you? Which “Fitwa” would you declare against yourself when you were pledging to Americans for making you their ambassador in Pakistan for fulfilling their wishes. You should declare a “Fitwa” against those who are using Islam as a political card to keep the illiterate masses as illiterates and cash their illiteracy. Moreover, who has given you the “Fitwa “to present your personality as a symbol of “Honesty and righteousness”? At last you show your reality. Terrorists are not harming Islam as you are doing. It’s the time to wake up, and free Islam from the sway of culprits.
He will probably beg for chairmanship of kashmir comittee again after IK is PM
I prefer "jew agents" over halaal candidates!
@Arbab Zahid: And what about Imran using religion in a divisive way in politiics? Should Justice be Absolute or relative?
Fazlurrehman at its best!
P.S Wots deisel prices going these days?
This is the natural consequence of projecting self righteousness in Politics. Imran is no different than the Mullah.
Here are some facts:
If voted into power, Imran will work for the rights of the non-Ahmadiyya Pakistanis only
Imran is a playboy-turned-jihadist reborn so called Muslim whose 2 children are being raised by his ex-jewish wife. This is the same one who is talking about becoming Prime Minister of an Islamic welfare state.
May be this is what Pakistan deserves.
Vote for Mulla Diesel for next president of America.
Price of Mullah's Iman is only one national Assembly seat and chairmanship of Kashmir committee.
I was attending a JUI jalsa in my neighborhood the other day (just for fun) and one of his PS candidates from my Halqa proved himself no less than Maulana and said; "your seal on Kitaab is an atom bomb you are going to drop over New York". I smiled while others screamed Allah-o-Akbar!
May Allah guide as all to the straight path. I dont think that this guy is even a real Ulema. Hes just embarassing the Muslim leaders.
Let's see if the ECP has the guts to rein this guy in? Dilemma: would it be article 62 invoked against IK or violation of electoral code of conduct against the mullah? Fakhru has a tough one on his hands!
I (PTI) belong to D I Khan (NA-25 Tank). I know Maulana and mindset there. He is talking full politics, coz he is not gonna win from NA-24 (D.I,K city), PPP and PML-N are combined against him. So he is saving his own NA-25 and some seats for party in Lucky, Karak and Bannu may be. He did this coz I think he is now Afraid of IK, not that he is winning but may be cutting his own conservative vote. He is a player, and this will work for him.
I don't get the link between trying to portray himself as truthful and piuos and stating its a proof that Imran is an agent. Truthful people only make allegations when they see a clear evidence and not based on their inner feelings and hatred and political disputes backed by no evidence.
Maulana has also proved that he is not truthful or pious.
Salman Rushdi calls Imran as 'Im the dim' while Maulana Fazlur Rehman calls him as 'agent of 'Jews'. So how would you clarify these words are necessary for Imran's dignity or survival?
And interestingly there are thousands or perhaps millions who will buy this non sense. This is why Khan had to clarify his position on Qadiyanis. His stance is that he will abide by the constitution of Pakistan which declares Qadiyanis as non muslims.
It was interesting to see people's comments. Khan never said he will prosecute Ahmedis or treat them as second class citizens. There are other minorities in Pakistan as well and all are Pakistanis.
The more Anti-Khan forces spit their venom against him .. The more it makes me respect and love .. Long live IK
Imran Khan you yourself chose religion in politics now it's just bearing fruit! Enjoy dude!
should i laugh or cry over this :/ Religion (Pvt) ltd.
Maulana Fazul-ur-rehman has no credibility. He is involved in well known diesel scams. He begged Americans to consider him and that for power he was ready to follow any of their demands (Wiki-leaks). Last year he said that Malala Yousaufzai arranged the attack on herself because she too is a drama. Just because he has a long beard he is allowed to give fatwas?
hahahaha...........This is soooo hilarious .....ECP should take notice of this! but still I am amazed at how his followers can still say that he is still a righteous and honest person. Using religion to his advantage. Allah un say qiaamat kay din hi poochay gaa inshallah !
Imran Khan started this. He does not have control over his tongue.
He gets carried away in his rallies.
He asked for it ...
It seems our Maulana is quite naive. He forgot even Quaid-e-Azam married a Parsi women but played a very important and crucial role in creating Islamic Republic of Pakistan. What religion Imran children follows is quite clear from their names and this is his personal life. What we need here is a sincere and presentable leader to run the affairs of Pakistan. Maulana should devote his time more in eradication of corruption from the society.
A defamation lawsuit against this ignorant Molvi should be filed. This is clear violation of election rules and humanitarian rules. May this person be guided by Allah.
Nonsense; I think, it should be other way round!
A desperate man losing ground.
I ask him is Quaid's daughter a Muslim? Is she living in Pakistan?
Is he bringing in a new fatwa now?
Shame on him that he is using religion for his political benefit.
@FN: Dear FN, kindly correct yourself. Moulana did not call him Yahoddi, just an Agent of Yahoodis. Have Fund with Pakistan Politics
Folks, this is very unfortunate that this Mullah is using Islam for his personal gains and the masses his of ideology will believe on his tongue without a doubt. Everybody knows and said a lot about him on social, print media, however, the bitter truth is that his followers may hardly/don't use social media, don’t read ET or English newspapers...... so, its a challenge to counter such ills.
Well the statement of Molana must not be viewd with disdain. He heads the Deobandi Ulema and for them he is an icon. The followers of molana are spread all over Pakistan, particularly Balochistan and KPK. If Maulanas fatwa is not in conformity with Islam, then just ignore it. Those who use foul or indecent language against maulana are proving his view point.
Where is the so-called impartial ECP? They spring into action when some harsh words are said against sharifs but keep mum when IK is declared as "Yahoodi and Ahmedi agent" Wah Kya double standards hain!
Maulana has shown his real face. Its such a shame that politicians play with the sentiments of people through religion. Even Islam teaches us that 'Tuhmat' (allegation or accusation without proof) is a henious crime! This act has made me a more staunch supporter of PTI now!
I think Maulana Fazl ur Rehman is a good and honest man and he will never lie. Please don't vote for Imran Khan or PTI else you will become Kafir! Musalman Zindabad
This is the same party which gave the so called Fatwa against Quaid e Azam also and declared him Kafir.
Now where is ECP? Isn't this using Islam? Isn't this a personal attack calling a muslim a Yahudi?
Comes from a person who apparently said "Make me PM and I'll do everything that you ask"
Its sad how the religion is used for the sake of votes ! No matter what anyone says, please vote for Pakistan, vote for PTI
hahahahahahah
So how come the ECP is not taking notice of these utterly false and deplorable personal attacks against Imran Khan? Why the double standard?
Vote for the Jew, every one!
This idiot has forgotten about the proof that exists against him for being an American agent. From Wikileaks:
At one point in the conversation, Rehman asked the Ambassador if the USG would deal with him if he was elected as Prime Minister and cautioned the USG not to put all of its eggs in the basket of Benazir Bhutto. Ambassador noted that it was not USG policy to crown any particular leader in Pakistan….Rehman indicated his desire to travel to the U.S. and suggested he could lobby the Congress and American think tanks “as well as Benazir Bhutto.”
Cable Referenced: WikiLeaks no. 131658
I wish I could come up with a serious comment but I never knew ET posted the funnies!!! When I read that this guy called himself 'so righteous' that he doesn't need proof or evidence, I just started rolling around laughing!
a big LOL to JUI-F
It is a joke...just call anybody kafir...Does he really thinks people are actually listening to his rant?? Having said that ECP should certainly look into this.
Maula Fazl-Ur-Rahman how much more low can you stoop !! No moral values, please come up with something substantial
Says the Maulana who has been exposed by WikiLeaks for wanting to become America's slave, just to be in power. Hypocrisy at its best.
Stooping further low
Nice joke Mr. fazl rehman! Too bad April fools was last month!
The show of disrespect by Imran for almost every other politician in the country is not a good Omen. As a highly educated individual he could have set a high Bar of standards and ethics in politics. The way, I see politics is a pond of filth surrounded by all politicians throwing stones in it without realizing that they are also embracing part of what they want their counterparts to have. THIS IS WHAT IS CALLED DIRTY POLITICS.
Let me guess, casting vote for you is definitely halal right?
the guy just couldnt think of a better reason to not vote against Imran Khan.....when will our politicians stop playing the faith card. The nation needs to grow out of it for heavens sake
Mr. Fazl-ur-Rehmans comments are disgusting.
ECP should take notice of this and should ban this "maulvi" from elections
talking nonsense without any evidence.
ECP?? is this also within the guidelines?
Molana Fazal swings both ways .. He's no one to comment on anyone ... Hahaha
ECP should disqualify Maulana for using religion as a tool for coercing voters.
hahahahahahaha....
so it means we all should vote KHAN.. the last hope
wait and see how many people prefer your version of "haram" over your version of "halal".
Lolzz.........
Molana saheb r u the owner of our faith? who has given u the right to declare urself a righteous person ? If u r the righteous person then take retirement from politics and do some favour for people of Pakistan. U dont have enough support in Pakistan apart from 4 seats that u win , i dont think even 4 seats will be won by you this time. People are not fool to take ur private fatwas that has nothing to do with Islam , it is specifically ( Fatwas) meant to give you perk and privileges by fooling People to elect you again.
This is satire right?
He couldn't get low than that.
Absolutely hilarious..."I am asked, ‘what is the proof that he (Imran Khan) is an agent of the Jews,’ I say there is only one proof and it is my own responsible personality. I am so righteous that I would never talk ill against anyone. This is enough that Maulana Fazlur Rehman says that he is a Jewish agent"
Wow. Will the ECP take notice of this blatant and disgusting attempt to use religion to subvert the election?
Excellent !! an example of how these respected Maulanas can use religion for there own benefit.
SHAMEFULL...
I don't know why the Maulana is making fool of himself. He could have said anything but agent of jews. We, the Pakistani public, understand its election time and mud slinging is our norm. Can politicians talk with reasons. instead of giving just statements. Election commission should made a rule of no scathing of opponents. Talk what they can do to the public or what they have done in the past. Can Maulana Falz mention what they have done in so many years of their political career. I urge and request the politicians to talk on issues and what their plans are to take care of that so that we can questions them if they fail to deliver.
Gone Case!!
Insanity and act of desparation becomes the reason for the end of political careers. Musharraf is the prime example. Maulana seems to be reaching to the end of his political career. If thats true, it is good for Pakistan