Wait out the war?
Well Tahirul Qadri has given all out support to the military offensive, of course, but the rather sudden change of COIN tone has put a spanner in his works, somewhat. Just the other night he thundered about arriving earlier; the revolution needed an early start. That was when Abid Sher Ali upset him with the corruption allegation. But, since, in doing that the government gave him a square to counterattack from, maybe that is where he will position his attack piece for now. His challenge to the government, to prove even the slightest misappropriation from zakat and similar endowments, has so far gone unnoticed, that too by a junior minister very fond of carrying documentary evidence to back his claims. Dr Qadri addressed rumours of arrest on arrival, and possible deportation, too. Even that could, he threatened, hasten the revolution, even though its natural course might require some time.
There’s a peculiarity about Qadri’s agitation. He’s not like the PTI, whose jiyalas have clearly come of age, and will obviously not back down from the party’s election rigging charge, come war or peace talks. But the come-again cleric from Canada has issues beyond government and governance. He demands a structural change that will envelop not just institutions, pillars of state, but the constitution as well. And, of course, this time his thousands will not leave the streets till the state caves. That is why the chances of too many people taking his call, when they are busy appreciating the military’s acceptance of their demands, are not very bright. And surely Qadri understands this well.
Clearly he commands an impressive following. And it was instructive to see non-followers flock to him during the first revolution. Too many people found a promise in him. Whether or not that remains will only be seen when he comes, and goes out again. But these are crucial times for the country. Any attempt to upset the apple cart now, however sincere, can have very harmful unintended consequences. It’s best if he cooperates with progressive elements instead of attacking the system. Or he could just wait out the war and try the revolution again.
Interview of Dr Tahir ul Qadri with Nadeem Malik – 16th June 2014 on Samaa News TV
1. Armed rebellions against a Muslim state represents a Kharijite ideology and a military operation to uproot them is a jihad
2. Fighting against Kharijites is the Sunna of the Caliph Ali
3. I am coming to Pakistan to eliminate corrupt practices from the corridors of power so that the poor receive their due rights
4. In the light of verse no 9, a jihad is an obligation against those who reject peace
5. On arriving in Pakistan, I’ll give a message of expressing solidarity with the armed forces
6. I am coming to Pakistan to unite the nation against the menace of terrorism
7. On 23 June, the PAT has no intention of staging a sit-in. If the govt tries to arrest me, the incumbents will be responsible
8. In 90s, the PML-N filled 30 cases against us, but the govt failed to prove even a single case against us. We are corruption-free
9. If the cabinet of the incumbents stands upside down, they can never establish the corruption of a single penny against my person
10. If those who are levelling charges of corruption against me prove the allegations, I'll allot to them the property of my party
11. To date my party has never spent even a penny out of charity on a political cause. Misuse of charitable donations is a sin
12. Over the last 30 years, I have paid taxes fully and have not defaulted even once
This proves that you are not aware about his famous "DREAM of seeing the Holy Prophet (SAWW)" due to which he was declared blasphemous by the religious scholars.
Qadri also said that "he requested the Holy Prophet that he does not want to live longer than him". The Holy Prophet (pbuh) told him that his will is accepted. Please note that the Holy Prophet (SAWW) died at the age of 63.
Now Qadri's date of birth is 19th February 1951 so he has just completed his 63 years and, according to his own dream, should be dying soon, InshaAllah.
Vulgar language of Qadri gang http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1tc0cs_vulgar-l…
Now Qadri demands that Army should protect him and relegate itself to his body guard level.
The entire nation stands firmly behind the Government and its military department (Army, AirForce and Para-Military troops).
The independent media should never give importance to these few cartoonish-distractors always trying political point-scoring.
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