Addressing a convention of religious scholars in Multan, he described the move as an attempt to buy conscience.
Pakistan was established in the name of Islam, Maulana Fazl Ur Rehman said. Millions of Muslims of the subcontinent sacrificed their lives for this nation. Now, the role of madrasas is being undermined. We are told to join the national mainstream, and then they say they want to give 25,000 rupees to the ulema. In what account are they trying to purchase our conscience?
He further questioned the logic behind adopting foreign models, stating, they say it is happening in Saudi Arabia or the UAE, so the same system should be brought here. They threaten us, saying we could be placed under the Fourth Schedule—but to hell with the Fourth Schedule.
The JUI chief also highlighted that a legal framework for the registration of madrasas has already been established. This comes after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a monthly stipend for imams of 65,000 mosques across the province, a move that has sparked debate among religious scholars and political circles.
