Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)
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Name	Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)
Leader	Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Founder	Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Headquarters	Darul Uloom Haqqania
Ideology	Deobandi Islamism
International	Muslim World League

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) is a Deobandi Islamic political party in Pakistan, led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who is also the president of the party. The party was founded by Maulana Fazlur Rehman and has its headquarters at Darul Uloom Haqqania, a Deobandi Islamic seminary in Akora Khattak. The party is known for its close ties with Islamic scholars and clerics, including Mufti Mahmud and Maulana Sami ul Haq. The party has been a part of several coalition governments in Pakistan, including those led by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif.

● History

The history of the party dates back to the 1970s, when Maulana Fazlur Rehman's father, Maulana Mufti Mahmud, was a key figure in the National Awami Party. After the death of Maulana Mufti Mahmud in 1980, Maulana Fazlur Rehman took over the leadership of the party and renamed it Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F). The party has since been a major player in Pakistani politics, with Maulana Fazlur Rehman serving as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007. The party has also been a part of the All Parties Democratic Movement, a coalition of opposition parties in Pakistan, which includes the Pakistan Peoples Party, the Pakistan Muslim League (N), and the Awami National Party. The party has close ties with Islamic organizations such as the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.

● Ideology

The ideology of the party is based on Deobandi Islamism, which emphasizes the importance of Islamic law and the role of Islamic scholars in Pakistani society. The party is known for its conservative and traditionalist views on social issues, including women's rights and minority rights. The party has also been a strong supporter of the Kashmir independence movement and has close ties with Kashmiri separatist leaders such as Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The party's ideology is also influenced by the thoughts of Islamic scholars such as Abul A'la Maududi and Sayyid Qutb. The party has been a strong critic of Western influence in Pakistan and has called for a return to Islamic values and principles.

● Organization

The party is organized into a hierarchical structure, with Maulana Fazlur Rehman as the amir (leader) of the party. The party has a strong presence in the northwestern regions of Pakistan, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where it has a large following among Pashtun tribes. The party also has a significant presence in the Balochistan province, where it has been a part of the coalition government. The party has close ties with Islamic seminaries and madrasas, including the Darul Uloom Haqqania and the Jamia Ashrafia. The party's organization is also influenced by the model of the Jamaat-e-Islami, which has a strong emphasis on discipline and organization.

● Electoral Performance

The party has performed well in elections in Pakistan, particularly in the northwestern regions. In the 2002 Pakistani general election, the party won 53 seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan and became a part of the coalition government led by Pervez Musharraf. In the 2008 Pakistani general election, the party won 23 seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan and became a part of the coalition government led by Yousaf Raza Gillani. In the 2013 Pakistani general election, the party won 10 seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan and became a part of the opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan. The party has also performed well in provincial elections, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where it has been a part of the coalition government.

● Controversies

The party has been involved in several controversies over the years, including its support for the Taliban and its opposition to US drone strikes in Pakistan. The party has also been criticized for its conservative and traditionalist views on social issues, including women's rights and minority rights. The party has been a strong supporter of the blasphemy law in Pakistan, which has been criticized by human rights organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. The party has also been involved in violence and intimidation against its opponents, including the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Awami National Party.

● Notable Members

The party has several notable members, including Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who is the current leader of the party. Other notable members include Maulana Sami ul Haq, who is a prominent Islamic scholar and cleric, and Maulana Ataur Rahman, who is a senior leader of the party. The party has also been supported by several Islamic scholars and clerics, including Mufti Taqi Usmani and Maulana Tariq Jameel. The party has close ties with Islamic organizations such as the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, and has been supported by several Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The party has also been supported by several Pakistani politicians, including Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif. Category:Political parties in Pakistan