Decision on madaris march on 17th
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has reaffirmed his party’s support for the Palestinian cause and denounced Western powers for historical and ongoing atrocities.
Speaking at the ‘Israel Murdaabad Conference’ in Peshawar on Sunday, he stated that the conference sent a strong global message of solidarity with Palestinians and their rights. “We stand firmly on our principled position. The West, which committed massacres during World Wars I and II, continues to kill Muslims in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine,” he said.
He accused the US and Western nations of being the “murderers of humanity,” citing the deaths of 50,000 women and children in Palestine. He questioned, “If Saddam Hussein was executed for military operations in one city, why can’t Netanyahu be held accountable for similar crimes?”
On the topic of religious seminaries, he stated, “Madrasas will be registered but not subordinated. Agreements made in 2010 are being violated, but we will ensure our rights are protected.”
Fazlur Rehman threatened the ruling coalition that nobody could block their way if they decide to launch a long march on Islamabad during a meeting of Tanzeem Ittehadul Madaris slated to be held on December 17.
The JUI chief declared that his party stands ready to mobilise if necessary. “If we decide to march on Islamabad, our supporters will not waver. You have tested us before; we are not intimidated by threats,” he said, addressing government agencies. He also cautioned against attempts to divide religious scholars. “Do not try to create discord among clerics by bringing certain individuals to media platforms. Interference in religious seminaries will not be tolerated,” he warned.
