Rabita Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (RJUI) is a Deobandi Islamist political party in Pakistan. It was established on 29 December 2020 as a breakway faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) (JUI-F), which was led by Fazl-ur-Rehman. The founder of the RJUI is Muhammad Khan Sherani and the Ameer of the party is Shuja ul Mulk.[3][4] The party was registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan on 20 September 2022.[5]
Rabita Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam | |
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| Abbreviation | RJUI |
| Leader | Muhammad Khan Sherani |
| Ameer | Shuja ul Mulk |
| Founder | Muhammad Khan Sherani |
| Founded | 29 December 2020[1] |
| Registered | 20 September 2022 |
| Split from | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) |
| Headquarters | Zhob, Balochistan, Pakistan[2] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Religion | Sunni Islam (Deobandi) |
| Colors | Black & white |
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On 31 March 2021, Sherani met Fazl-ur-Rehman to inquire about his health and make suggestions to resolve the differences between their parties. "If Fazl acts on our suggestions, we will join him again," Sherani said.[6]
Alliance with Imran Khan's PTI
editOn 13 June 2022, Sherani met with Imran Khan and declared an alliance with his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[7]
Sherani also took to Twitter and said that when he asked Fazl ur-Rehman does he have proof that Imran Khan is a Jewish and Indian agent, the latter responded with "it's just a political statement".[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Web Desk (29 December 2020). "Maulana Sherani announces new faction, lashes out at JUI-F chief Fazl". The News International.
- ^ "'Expelled' leaders of JUI-F open JUI-Pakistan office". Pakistan Observer (newspaper). 27 June 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Satti, Waqar (21 December 2020). "Fazlur Rehman is himself 'selected', says senior JUI-F leader Maulana Sherani". Geo News. Geo Television Network.
- ^ Web Desk (29 December 2020). "JUI-Pakistan separate from Fazlur Rehman's group, declares Maulana Sherani". Daily Pakistan.
- ^ "New Enlsitment- Intra Party Elections Of Rabita Jamiat Ulma-E-Islam" (PDF). Election Commission of Pakistan. 20 September 2022.
- ^ Shahid, Saleem (3 April 2021). "Sherani's suggestions for reconciliation with Fazl". Dawn.
- ^ "Maulana Sherani announces political alliance with PTI". 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Sherani criticises Fazl's 'fatwa' against Imran". The Express Tribune. Pakistan. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
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