A representative of the Tableeghi Jamaat has claimed the pop star accused of blasphemy plans to stay in London for now.
Junaid Jamshed, the pop star-turned-televangelist accused of blasphemy by the sectarian Sunni Tehreek, is in hiding in London and has no immediate plans to return to Pakistan, according to a member of the Tableeghi Jamaat.
Police in Karachi opened an investigation into Jamshed’s alleged blasphemy after a viral video showed the 50-year-old evangelist citing the youngest wife of Islam’s Prophet to make a broader point about women’s alleged inherent flaw of seeking attention.
A visibly distraught Jamshed apologized for his actions in a video posted to his Facebook page. “This is my mistake and it happened because of my ignorance and lack of knowledge and I seek forgiveness from the Muslim world,” he said. “I request my brothers to forgive me and I am thankful to them for pointing out my mistake, it happened unintentionally and I seek forgiveness from Allah.”
However, Mohammad Mobin Qadri, a Sunni Tehreek leader who accused Jamshed of blasphemy, told Newsweek this was “irrelevant,” and demanded the former pop star answer for his alleged crimes. The organization has also organized rallies across Pakistan, demanding Jamshed be arrested.
The number of blasphemy cases being lodged with police in Pakistan has been steadily rising in recent years and even unproven allegations often prompt mob retribution. A lawyer defending a blasphemy accused professor in Multan was shot dead earlier this year, while his replacement has been threatened to stop his defense or risk retaliation.
The blasphemy allegations have already hurt Jamshed’s standing as an Islamic scholar, with the non-profit Muslim Charity organization cancelling a scheduled appearance in Edinburgh to avoid controversy. The Tableeghi Jamaat, a conservative Sunni evangelical group often associated with Jamshed’s born-again Muslim status, has also taken steps to distance itself from the former singer. In a video posted online, Jamaat leader Maulana Tariq Jameel upbraided Jamshed for his controversial remarks.
Jameel told Newsweek Jamshed telephoned him in tears after the video was posted and assured him that he had never meant to insult anyone. “Everyone can commit such a mistake,” says Jameel. “These people [Sunni Tehreek] have given it a sectarian color, made it into an issue of Muslim vs. non-Muslim, which it is not.” He said that he supported Jamshed and had accepted his apology. “Issues like these will lead to my country’s ruin,” he added.
Jamshed, who rose to prominence as the frontman of the pop band Vital Signs, quit music in 2004 and joined the Tableeghi Jamaat. He also runs a chain of clothing stores and hosts a televised show on Islam. This is not the first time his words have caused controversy. In his role as televangelist, he has urged Muslim women not to leave their houses without a male guardian and also discouraged them from driving cars.
The former singer maintains his innocence, but appears to have become dejected by the blasphemy allegations. In a recent tweet, he said: “I never thought I would ever receive so much pain from the people of my country.”
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Where is the Tolerance.. We should learn to forgive...
Did you ever expressed these views regarding Aasia bibi and the host of others accused of blasphemy
there is a difference between a wrong choice of words(mistake) and an open insult(blaspheme), guess its a bit difficult to register that in your thick head.
Spot on..I'll be using your message for replying others if you don't mind
Please explain your position on Aasia and host of others, do you want them to be forgiven and not JJ? or do you want them Punished as well as J.J? You definitely do not want J.J to be forgiven, only after your clarification your's and others similar comments can be responded.
He didn't do this intentionally ....he was stated this from Bukhari shareef but his way was not appropriate .....he called hazrat Aisha as Amman Ayesha in this video... He didn't abuse her like others did to prophet and his sahaba and family....if you think case of blasphemy is justified against him then all Shia's should be punished more strictly then Junaid jamshed under this act
Dear my friends,as you know no one is perfect excepts aimah and masoomeen right,we all are human being first not an angel. Govt of so called Pakistan ,by itself under the blasphemy case if you guys scrutinize whats going on in Pakistan.. Trading on Interest ,which called the direct war with ALLAH almighty is continually working in society. Biddat doing by our barailvi brothers on continual basis,these all are the important aspect which are far important then what junaid jamshed did .In the last resort,what junaid jamshed said is in the riwayat ,and this also reflect the almighty love between Amma Ayesha and our Prophet. To drill down further, he basically explain in context of women's psychology,and then quote this riwayat that's reflect the personal life of our Prophet and Amma Ayesha.Our Barailvi's doing nothing except to pin pointing only the falsification from those who works on the sunnah of our Prophet pbuh.
It is requested all of you to adjourned their heart and soul from this fitnah propelled by the barailvi...so called Ashiq e Rasul..
YOU STUPID
JUNAID Use UNRESPECTABLE WORDS FOR AMMAH AIESH radiyallah anha
I THINK YOUR MOTHER ALSO GETTING ATTARACTION YOUR FATHER LIKE WHICH JANIAD SAID
Agree with you
No one in this world knows who Aasia Bibi is , they only know to blame and kill innocent ppl and how to drag them ruthlessly... Alas!
As per Mr Tariq Jameel, JJ and others there can be no forgiveness for commiting blasphemy. They have repeated this stance for Junaid Hafeez, Aasia bibi and Rimsha Masih as well as countless other cases. So on what grounds does he ask for forgiveness and you preach us tolerance? Justice must be done!
you bloody BASATRD, who are you to say there can be no forgiveness, Allah is the one who forgives -- he is innocent.
Lol Shazia look at your language ... :p
Btw .... intentionally or unintentionally insult is insult .... isnt it ....
Either this law must be finished or he should be treated same as others .......
there is a difference between a wrong choice of words(mistake) and an open insult(blaspheme), guess its a bit difficult to register that in your thick head.
Assalam-o-Alaikum!
My respected & Dear, the standard for us is not respected Mulana Tariq Jameel or other Islamic Scholars, yes of course we will obey them in regards Islamic teaching, but the Satndard for us are Suhaba-i-Keram (RAA).
It has been crystal clear in the Holly Quran that those "who commit sins unintentionally and then seeks for forgiveness we forgive him/her and we even delete it from the book of Holly Keraman ketebeeen". When almighty Allha has announced for forgiveness then who are we to blame the respected Ummat of Mohammad (SAWW) or one of them like an innocent Preacher of Islam. Dear for the sake of Allah learn forgiveness when will we stupid Pakistani willl become true, loyal, honest and the hero of Islam......
One day we all will face Allah and his Respected Mohammad (SAWA) what will we tell them................
U must be out of your mind!!! Grow up. What justice u expect.
Mate u need to get a life, he has made a mistake slip of tongue, blasphemy is when someone does it intentionally, he has made a mistake and apologised. ALLAHSUBHANWATALLAH forgives every act apart from shirk. No One is perfect.
there is a difference between a wrong choice of words(mistake) and an open insult(blaspheme)..
Forgiveness? Why because he is a celebrity? or atleast once was. What about countless non muslims who were killed under this law?
Idiot, who u are to decide??? U r one of the little creatures of God and don't envisage Allahs blessings. By doing this u r commiting Shirak!!!!
You say "Countless non-muslims who were killed under this law"? Yes "Countless" you are very right, not even a single person has been executed under blasphemy law in Pakistan ever.
And regarding this case, there is no doubt that this is politically motivated case and no body in Pakistan even cares about this case as everyone know there is no case. The only people who think there is a case are the sunni tehreek guys or the foreign / foreign sponsored media, who are just brandshing their own agenda.
Where is this tolerance for thousands of other non-bearded blasphemy law victims?
I totally agree with you we should forgive. Please let me know where were you when non muslims were being killed for blasphemy.
Sorry sir I cannnot because I always stand with the law. I've been defending Pakistan and Islam from its foes on social media that we do not tolerate injustice and laws are equal for everyone in Islam. I'll be really embarrassed & ashamed if JJ does not face the trial. Alternatively you can explain me why the rest of the non muslims in Pakistan were forced to face trial on blasphemy? May be they were poor and minors? Justice should be equal for everyone regardless of 3 day saint or 10 years celebrity.
what nonsense, face the trail? for what? it was a clearily a mistake and he admitted that mistake, the best thing to do is not to allow him ever again to host a show or give a public statement, he is not capable of presenting Islam and he should not be allowed. Do not forget, when one repents Allah Subhana forgives, forgiving is Sunna of Allah Subhana and his beloved Prophet Mohammed Peace be Upon Him.
you can't ...Coz you are Allah ?? do u even have a knowledge that whatever he said s actually present in Hadees... He presented the Hadith in his own words which was not the right way but it wasn't his purpose. The people who are being punished did the blasphemy purposely, what he did was not at all purposely. So Kindly get your facts straight before being judgmental and before becoming Khudaaaa ..Enough Said
We pray for every body who has become a victim of this black law of blasphemy in Pakistan. Everybody who has been murdered or will be murdered at the hands of this law should be considered injustice and violation of human rights. As I said earlier we pray for Junaid who himself was a good Insan but then he became a Muslaman. I do not have to say much, but considering what is going on in Pakistan these days.it reminds me a vers from Iqbals poetry. Frishton say bihter hai insan banana ---- maga is main lagti hai mihnat zaida. We wish for junaid and his family a better and secur life, which is guaranteed only in the (according to Muslims and even may be junaid as well) evil West.
For those of you who have become judge in one night, Read Bukhari Sharif book 75 Hadees #27
What is the Problem? Problem is they way he spoke about it. That is it.
And to those IDIOTS who are saying "let's see if blasphemy laws will apply". Let me tell you, about 99.99% who are saying JJ should be forgiven b people are the same people who always say that people shouldn't be killed based on allegations.
ALL U SO CALLED LIBERALS and WHO ARE SPREADING HATE can eat crap and die...
Exactly no one wanted anyone to be killed under this strict law....then why now everyone wants jj to be killed. People will never be satisfied.this shows all of them wanted those non muslims to be killed.
no my brother not every one who want him to be forgiven is LIBERAL, i personally never liked him as singer and even after his singing life. yet i want him to be forgiven, why? because Allah Subhabna forgive us when we repent. if he is repenting admitting is mistake then he shoiuld be forgiven as this is the SUNNAH of Allah Subhana and his Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him)
I agree every single word you said. This all matter has been created and spread by the people who can not do what Jamshed does and can do what he does not do. Imagine a so called media master also trying to use his program to create more trouble for the victim (JJ) but does anyone really think that Jamshed would had said so about anyone's mistake, what has been said about his deceased mother? Off course NOT. Thats the difference between JJ and Amir Liaqat.
No one in his right mind will support the system developed recently in Pakistan about the people who mistakenly done something, what should not be done. For those who give example of Asia Bibi need to know that we also support the idea of forgiveness anyone involved in this kind of situation.
THAT THE REASON ALLAH ALMIGHTY HAS CHOSEN A DAY TO DO JUSTICE HIMSELF because Allah know there will be lot of victims there in front of him at judgment day who will seek justice from him. And lot of Sunni Tehrik kind of Qadri will be there as well to explain why they chose to be Allah? just for few days benefits? some popularity? some personal gains?
Read the Qur'an and stop quoting Hadith. If you insist on hadith then apply the following in your life also: Narrated Aisha: It had been revealed in the Quran that ten clear sucklings make the marriage unlawful, then it was abrogated (and substituted) by five sucklings and Allah's Apostle (peace_be_upon_him) died and it was before that time (found) in the Quran (and recited by the Muslims). (Muslim: Book 8, Number 3421)
Narrated Aisha: Umm Salamah said to Aisha: A young boy who is at the threshold of puberty comes to you. I, however, do not like that he should come to me, whereupon Aisha said: Don't you see in Allah's Messenger (peace_be_upon_him) a model for you? She also said: The wife of Abu Hudhayfah said: Messenger of Allah, Salim comes to me and now he is a (grown-up) person, and there is something that (rankles) in the mind of Abu Hudhayfah about him, whereupon Allah's Messenger (peace_be_upon_him) said: Suckle him (so that he may become your foster-child), and thus he may be able to come to you (freely). (Muslim: Book 8, Number 3427)
' A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Sahla bint Suhail came to Allah's Apostle (may peace be eupon him) and said: Messenger of Allah, I see on the face of Abu Hudhaifa (signs of disgust) on entering of Salim (who is an ally) into (our house), whereupon Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: Suckle him. She said: How can I suckle him as he is a grown-up man? Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) smiled and said: I already know that he is a young man 'Amr has made this addition in his narration that he participated in the Battle of Badr and in the narration of Ibn 'Umar (the words are): Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) laughed. (Muslim: Book 8, Number 3424)
Not only do we have these two verses missing, but an interesting alleged “sunnah” is also described here: If a woman wants an adult (non-Maharam) male to visit her, she can just breast feed him 10 or 5 times and then he can visit her. I am wondering why the Muslims today do not apply this “sunnah” in their lives. Some people see the problem with this and they devise excuses. One such excuse is that the Prophet suggested this to actually discourage such a behavior. This is a strange way to discourage, especially, when in the following Hadeeth we read that the woman actually breast-fed this man and her husband became okay with it:
'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hadhaifa, lived with him and his family in their house. She (i. e. the daughter of Suhail came to Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) and said: Salim has attained (purbety) as men attain, and he understands what they understand, and he enters our house freely, I, however, perceive that something (rankles) in the heart of Abu Hudhaifa, whereupon Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) said to her: Suckle him (Breastfeed him) and you would become unlawful for him, and (the rankling) which Abu Hudhaifa feels in his heart will disappear. She returned and said: So I suckled him, and what (was there) in the heart of Abu Hudhaifa disappeared. (Muslim: Book 8, Number 3425)
So, Abu Hudhaifa was disgusted that this man would visit his wife, but then he allowed her to bare her breasts to him and breast-feed him, and then suddenly he became okay with it.
Please apply this to your personal life first and then quote other Hadith that allegedly show our beloved Prophet as a scheming person who sends people to assassinate others.
Even before tolerance. I have a very simple question. I read the hadith and can assure that JJ was being very humble while mentioning Bibi Aisha (r.a). How come no objection on the book and who wrote the hadith and there is an objection on the reader. He read the hadith in better words the way its written and added his style which he apologized for. He also started the hadith by saying 'Amma Aisha()r.a. Also what about mulla tahir ashrafi who appeared drunk on GEO tv and recited quranic versus. Same sunni tehreek didnt say a word about it.....just a month ago.
People who have watched his video and listened to the exact words won't even call it blasphemy or anything, because its not.He was simply pointing out the height of love between our beloved prophet (pbuh) and Aisha (ra) and there was nothing wrong in his intentions either, just that his choice of words kind of waved out in the process.Nonetheless, whatever he said was not on Allah or our prophet, it was on Aisha (ra) and I guess people are forgetting that there are some muslim sects out there who deny the validity of sahaba especially Aisha (ra) from the base (shia).Does this mean all shias are committing blasphemy? Because if so then along with JJ all shias should go under a trial too, as per logic of all the haters.
The blasphemous case that we take into account for trial, and the ones for which people are generally punished are the ones against Allah or our beloved Prophet.Even if it actually had been blasphemy against Aisha (ra) it could have been taken into account, but the point is, it wasn't blasphemy to begin with.And most important is that, he realized his mistake and apologized for it too.
Tariq jameel is correct, this ummah has lost all its ability to think.
Where was Tariq Jamil when others are being acused of blasphamy and were torched alive? Not a word of condemnation from him.
Molaha Jameel sahib is nowhere to be seen when injustice and cruelty is being done to human beings in the name of Islam. The ummah hasn't lost its ability to think, it is its religious leaders who have led it to the brink of destitution. and need I remind you that as per hadith as well, the 'aalims' of the last days, i..e the Molanas of these days, would be the worst human beings on earth and our molanas are living up to that.
It is not for YOU or someone else to decide whether this was blasphemy or not. the process laid out in blasphemy laws is simply (and it DOES include able-bait as well btw), someone doesn't like you or your views, accuses you of blasphemy, and a case is registered. And in general, before the court can do anything, some mullah incited mob or policeman kills you extra-judicially. this has happened to countless non-muslims and a governor of Punjab, in the name of these blasphemy laws. These are the SAME laws, Molana Jamshed, Molana Tariq Jameel and all their brethren fight everyday to uphold. Why a different course of action this time? Who are you to decide this blasphemy? A case has been registered because he offended the sentiments of some Muslims (albeit Sunni tehreek). And now the court and police, and maybe an angry mob would take its course. Justice done and well deserved. Maybe now mullahs would understand what it means to spill innocent blood in the name of a religion they know nothing about!
Forgive them? Hell no! its them and their kind who have made our country hell by preaching hate. And ironically, now he has gone and sought refuge in an 'infidel' country according to him and his brethren. Him, his comrades including molana jameel would happily hang anyone else under their horrible blasphemy laws. Why should they be forgiven? the people of pakistan, both rich and poor, have paid a high price long enough at the hands of these godforsaken mullahs and their twisted versions of Islam, it is time their version of Islam came to bite them back. May they all finish each other among themselves, and leave the rest of us Pakistanis alone!
It appears that you even don't have a smattering of modus operandi of Tableeghi Jama'at to which Maulana Tariq Jameel and JJ belongs. When did they spread hatred??? Infact Tableeghi Jama'at is itself a victim of harsh opposition and criticism by other extremist religious groups. So pls before writing posts just think twice. And its a shame to read inappropriate words regarding blasphemy law. Any misuse of a law does not render the law itself bad. Allah forbid, eg if we Muslims don't follow Islam in its true way, how can Islam be criticized.
*This is NOT a blasphemy case*.
Junaid Jamshed did not blaspheme. He did not utter a word against God or the Prophet. He merely describe Aysha (ra) as a woman who seeks the attention (of her husband) and as such he was trying to encourage men to realise that even the best of women are of such nature and we should be patient with our own women just like the Prophet was.
Junaid Jamshed is not the problem here. It's the Pakistani masses, especially those who belong to the Barwlvi sect who are taking advantage of the public's ignorance and turning it into a tide of aggression against anyone who sides with JJ. They are an embarrassment, shouting abuse and reacting like animals.
Where there has been actual words of blasphemy WITH undisputed evidence, by all means you should pursue prosecution and a fair trial. That is NOT the case here with JJ.
When Abu Bakr (ra) stopped giving charity to a man who slandered Aysha (ra), God instructed Abu Bakr to continue giving charity to the man and to forgive him. This is the example we were shown by God. What JJ said was nowhere near as bad as what that man did, yet we were instructed and shown how to forgive. Insulting Aisha, as terrible as it is, is not a crime of blasphemy!
JJ, you live among illiterates, what do you expect from these pathetic people.
A bigot among the illiterate - what a combo!
Dear Tashfeen, If the illiterate word was refered towards Tabligees than I am sorry you are badly mistaken. I myself have seen Directors of Multinational, Doctors studied from top universities around the globe, successful business business man and even PHDs. Kindly do research a little before stating anything.
Mr. Zaid from illetrates my other bro just means that there is no patience and tolerence left in our nation which is the main focus of Islam, no doubt that there are highly qualified people in this jammat but where is the tolerence why do we always waste our time and energy on these kind of issues ... Why not some where else?? I am not saying because J. J is a celebrity but in general we must change our attitude. Otherwise our youth would just be on the streets doing ehtijaj, and our courts would just be busy in these kind of issues rather then looking into some serious ones.
i would like to apologize on behalf of Tashfeen. i am sure she did not mean illiterate. She must have meant that tabligees are idiots!! sorry for the confusion!
Stop talking crap Sunni tahreeq should be ashamed. These are the illiterate they're to busy grave worshipping
Dear sister Billion times respect for your deep vision and for your such logical statements (Y)
JJ is one of those illiterates and he gets rich from preaching the same.
Dude... The people of ur country r stupid....
How abt the flying horse...
Sorry, Not every one is stupid, and this type of stupid peoples are leaving every where. We are with J.J. There is no Blasphemy. Those who are jealous with J.J and his preaching are doing this and want to raise sectarian issue.
You're right.
We are with JJ.
May Allah forgive him. Give him & us Hidayah. AMEEN! We should learn to forgive each other & need to show tolerance.
Old advise for JJ. Think before you speak.
Stupid n hypocrite are those who support JJ in this case but r scared to raise their voice for Asia Bibi, salman taseer, rashid rehman, Christians,mirzais n other minorities/ non- bearded people of our society. Veena malik is a blasphemer but JJ is not. Veena cannot b forgiven but JJ can..Stop hypocrisy!!! If we wud have been such a forgiving nation then we would have come out to support Asia Bibi, salman taseer etc..don't pretend to b a humanitarian when u r not one..
I do not support either of them and will never support JJ just because he has beard and some knowledge. Justice should be done for everyone, even if the person is well known by his past else forgive the non muslims too in the name of blasphemy may be it was not their intention. I am with you bro, either its justice or no justice. I can't take this BS anymore
If mullahs forgive Junaid because he has apologised, then this window should also be open to non-muslims. Apparently we lynch non-muslims even if they repent and go into tears. What a hypocrisy !
I agree with Matt and others that due to these ignorant idiots Pakistan has turned into a country of vigilants. Prophet was no God as he said in his own life that he was a human being and he had been injured in the battle and his wives engaged in gossip and tried various tricks to keep his co by not wanting to share it with other wives. People should be able to question everything. Everyone talks about Mohammad marrying many centuries but not Joseph Smith who married same age girls just not long ago...if you deal with ignorants and are in their co this is the result. JJ go back to singing now you know how foolish you were to join the ranks of the ignorant fools who has no tolerance like your fans of old.In my view religions nothing more then a fraud like insurance where they can take your money and promised you good life after you are dead. these not my words these were spoken by Steven King the mystery writer i do agree.
We as a nation becomes barbaric and lost all tolerance and acceptance of each other
For all those who think its a forgivable act,Its not because if it's forgiven we'd have a blasphemer followed by an apology everyday, however state should follow the procedure to put these culprits to justice instead of people taking matters into their hands.