Tariq Jameel and His Relations with Other Groups
Tariq Jameel is a Pakistani Islamic preacher and scholar who belongs to the Tablighi Jamaat movement. He has been named as one of the most influential Muslims in the world by the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Jordan. He has also received the Pride of Performance award from the government of Pakistan. In this essay, I will explore his relations with three groups: Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and Imran Khan.
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda is a global militant network that has pledged allegiance to the Taliban, the current rulers of Afghanistan. Al Qaeda is led by Ayman al-Zawahiri, who succeeded Osama Bin Laden after his death in 2011. Al Qaeda follows a Jihadi ideology that aims to establish a global Islamic caliphate and wage jihad against its enemies.
There is no evidence of any relation between Tariq Jameel and Al Qaeda. Tariq Jameel belongs to the Tablighi Jamaat movement, which is different from Al Qaeda's ideology and goals. The Tablighi Jamaat movement is a non-political and non-violent group that focuses on preaching Islam and reforming Muslims through personal interaction and spiritual guidance. The Tablighi Jamaat movement does not engage in any political or military activities or support any violence or terrorism.
The Taliban
The Taliban are a militant group that have taken over Afghanistan and follow a strict interpretation of Islamic law. The Taliban emerged in the 1990s as a movement of religious students who fought against the Soviet occupation and the civil war that followed. The Taliban ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 until they were ousted by the US-led invasion after the 9/11 attacks. The Taliban have been fighting against the US-backed Afghan government and foreign forces ever since. The Taliban have recently regained control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops in 2021.
There is no clear evidence of any relation between Tariq Jameel and the Taliban. Tariq Jameel has not publicly expressed any support or opposition to the Taliban. However, he has spoken about the history of Fatah e Makkah (the conquest of Mecca by Prophet Muhammad) and compared it to the current situation in Afghanistan. He has also urged Muslims to pray for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Imran Khan
Imran Khan is the prime minister of Pakistan and the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Imran Khan is a former cricketer who led Pakistan to win the 1992 Cricket World Cup. He entered politics in 1996 and became the prime minister in 2018 after winning the general elections. Imran Khan has promised to fight corruption, poverty, and injustice in Pakistan and to improve relations with neighboring countries.
Tariq Jameel and Imran Khan have a friendly relationship. They have prayed together on several occasions, such as on Shab-e-Dua in 2022 and in Supreme Court Islamabad in 2018. Tariq Jameel has also offered prayers for Imran Khan's success as the prime minister of Pakistan. However, their close relationship has also been criticized by some people. Some people have accused Khan of using Jameel to gain the support of religious Pakistanis. Others have accused Jameel of using his relationship with Khan to promote his own agenda. There have also been some instances of fake news and rumors about Tariq Jameel criticizing Imran Khan on social media. Tariq Jameel has denied these allegations and clarified that he has nothing to do with such statements. He has also urged people to stay connected to verified platforms and avoid spreading false news.