Common goal: JI pushes for alliance with Tableeghi Jamaat

Munawar Hasan claims that the two parties are working for the same cause

LAHORE: Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Syed Munawar Hasan expressed his party’s desire to join hands with the Tableeghi Jamaat in the effort to bring about change in society, saying both the religious parties have been struggling for the  common good and formation of an Islamic society in Pakistan.

“JI and Tableeghi Jamaat have many similarities in their beliefs and teachings as both are struggling to free people from miseries and bringing Islamic rule of law in the country,” he told the massive gathering on the second day of ijtima being held at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore.



He also called for Jihad (struggle) for the elimination of oppression from the society along with democratic struggle, saying Jihad was the fundamental principle of Islam, which had nothing to do with terrorism and militancy. “Due to propaganda against Jihad, people are now even ashamed of using this word,” he observed.

Criticising the ongoing military operation in the tribal areas of the country, he reiterated that military operations have never been the solution of insurgency anywhere in the world, adding that such operations have created more problems and chain reactions than bringing peace in the country.

Later, JI Ameer Sirajul Haq addressed a conference for women and youth on Saturday. “Once in power, JI will make it compulsory for the parents to educate their daughters till matriculation, he said while speaking at the women’s conference.



“We will end all crimes against women including honour killing, vani and marriages with the holy book. Women will be given interest-free loans from the banks,” he said.

Addressing the youth conference, Siraj said he is son of a labourer and well understands the problems faced by the poor. “We will make the next election a judgment day for the corrupt. The youth and Islami Jamiat Talba are the ready to change the system,” he added.

“If Pakistani people can do wonders abroad, they can surely make this country their heaven. Islamic Pakistan will be a prosperous state and our struggle is to achieve it,” he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 23^rd, 2014.