A ‘reformist scholar’ based in Australia, Imam Twahidi, has alleged that former Pakistani batsman and Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq was a “violent Pakistani cricketer” and is a “member of Tablighi Jamaat” which is “involved in terrorism”.
The Imam with Iranian roots calls himself a reformist scholar and now anti- all Islamists.
The ‘Imam of peace’ tweeted a picture of ‘Inzi’ and Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada, who called for the immediate hanging of Holland’s rightwing politician Geert Wilders who had announced a blasphemous cartoon competition on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Imam tweeted: “Pakistani Singer @Rabipirzada who called for the immediate hanging of @geertwilderspvv is seen with Inzimam-ul-Haq, a violent Pakistani cricketer and member of Tablighi Jamaat org. Involved in terrorism, described by French Intelligence as the “antechamber of fundamentalism”.
Pakistani Singer @Rabipirzada who called for the immediate hanging of @geertwilderspvv is seen with Inzimam-ul-Haq, a violent Pakistani cricketer and member of Tablighi Jamaat org. Involved in terrorism, described by French Intelligence as the “antechamber of fundamentalism”. pic.twitter.com/yQY6LNHYAa
— Imam Tawhidi (@Imamofpeace) September 2, 2018
The Twitterati, however, did not take his statement against Inzamam lightly and criticised the Imam for his comments.
Defending the Tablighi Jamaat, one wrote: “Inzamam-ul-Haq is associated with Tableeghi Jamat which has NOTHING to do with violence. I am not a follower of that Jamat but when a lie is being associated with them and Inzi, I will have to speak out.”
Inzamam-ul-haq is associated with Tableeghi Jamat which has NOTHING to do with violence. I am not a follower of that jamat but when a lie is being associated with them and Inzi , I will have to speak out.
— TheIronicIrony (@theironicirony) September 2, 2018
Taunting the Imam, another user asked: “Violent? Inzi? What are you smoking?”
Violent? Inzi? What are you smoking?
— afia salam (@afiasalam) September 3, 2018
Another wrote: “Every Tablighi is not violent and every violent person is not a Tablighi. Why the hell are you levelling unsubstantiated allegations against a former sportsman who has no record of violence?”
Every Tablighi is not violent and every violent person is not Tablighi. Why the hell are you leveling unsubstantiated allegations against a former sportsman who has no record of violence?
— Tashfeen Khan (@TashfeenKhanPML) September 2, 2018
Criticising the Imam and Western media, another wrote: “Branding #TableeghiJamaat a terrorist organ. based on articles by western media and think tanks speaks a lot about your tilt and scholarly credentials. I will only pray that may Allah guide you to the right path & may the love of hereafter exceeds the love of the world in your heart.”
Branding #TableeghiJamaat a terrorist organ. based on articles by western media and think tanks speaks a lot about your tilt and scholarly credentials.I vl only pray that May Allah guide you to the right path & may the love of hereafter exceeds the love of world in your heart.
— Ahmed Ali Khan (@emhawkable) September 2, 2018
Giving suggestion to Imam to start a comedy page, one user said: “involved in terrorism” Oh God .. Why don’t you start a comedy page. You’re awesome.”
??? “involved in terrorism” Oh God .. Why don’t you start a comedy page .. ? you’re awesome ??
— Nimraaaa?? (@MahmoodNimra) September 2, 2018
Another user criticised him stating, “This man who calls himself an Imam has serious psychiatric issues. Pray for him”.
This man calls him self a Imam has serious psychiatric issues . Pray for him
— Usman Majid (@usmanmajid123) September 2, 2018
Another wrote: “Shame on you Tawhidi, a baseless allegation on a former sportsman and a Pakistani legend.”
Shame on you tawhidi , a baseless allegations on a formee sportsmen and a Pakistani legend
— Dr.Tahir khan (@T225) September 2, 2018