Abdul Qawi is an Islamic cleric and controversial personality from Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2] He joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party in 2013, but was later expelled from the party.[3] He is a former president of religious affairs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party in Punjab.
Abdul Qawi | |
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عبدالقوی | |
 Mufti Abdul Qawi (third from left), 2019 | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
Controversy
editSuspension from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
editMufti Qawi's basic membership was suspended and he was later expelled from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf due to the controversy surrounding the selfies he posed for with the late model Qandeel Baloch (1990–2016).[3] Mufti Qawi's first encounter with Qandeel was through television where Qawi was invited as preacher to guide Qandeel in the Islamic way about her acts on social media. In same program, Qawi requested Qandeel Baloch for a meeting. After some time, Qandeel visited his house and met him personally. After this, Qandeel uploaded a video which was recorded in hotel room during their meeting, in which Qandeel was sitting very close to Qawi. She had an arm over his shoulder and revealed that he was smoking during Ramadan. After the video went viral, Qawi was criticized for his behavior, which eventually led to his ousting from his prominent position at PTI.[4]
Suspension from Ruet-e-hilal committee
editOn 22 June 2016, Mufti Qawi was suspended from the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee due to his aforementioned meeting with the late model Qandeel Baloch.[5][6]
Nomination in model Qandeel Baloch’s murder case
editMufti Abdul Qawi's name has been nominated in social media activist and model Qandeel Baloch's murder case. His name was mentioned in the First information report (FIR) on application of Qandeel's father Azeem. but was later released.[7][8] He was already being investigated by Multan police.[9]
'Halal' alcohol controversy
editIn May on alcohol permissibility when he said that drink with less than 40% alcohol is halal.[10][11] Mufti Naeem, A prominent cleric and ex-chief of Jamia Binoria Karachi, lashed out at Mufti Qawi, described him as a man with a notorious reputation and dismissed his views as not in line with the views of scholars of any other sect.[12]
Harassment Allegations
editIn January 2021, Hareem Shah claimed that she and her cousin beat up Mufti Abdul Qawi over ‘dirty’, ‘vulgar’ conversation and for “physically harassing” them.[13] The title of 'Mufti' was later withdrawn from Abdul Qawi after this incident by his uncle Maulana Abdul Wahid.[14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ "Pakistani cleric Mufti Abdul Qawi to be included in the Qandeel Baloch murder invistigation [sic]". 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Mufti Abdul Qawi investigated over Qandeel Baloch's honour killing". The Express Tribune. 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ a b "PTI suspends Mufti Qawi's party membership over Qandeel Baloch controversy". The Express Tribune. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ Gishkori, Zahid (2017-10-29). "The curious case of Mufti Qawi | Dialogue | thenews.com.pk". The News International. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Mufti Abdul Qawi's Ruet-i-Hilal membership suspended after selfies with Qandeel Baloch went viral". Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Mufti Abdul Qawi's Ruet-i-Hilal membership suspended after selfies with Qandeel Baloch went viral | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ ملک, شہزاد (12 August 2016). "قندیل بلوچ کے قتل کا مقدمہ، مفتی عبدالقوی نامزد". BBC Urdu. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ^ Aslam, Syed (2016-08-12). "Qandeel Baloch murder case: Mufti Abdul Qawi nominated as abettor". Abb Takk News. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Mufti Qawi instigated murder of Qandeel Baloch: mother". Geo News. 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Mufti Qawi's statement on alcohol permissibility invites criticism". The News International. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Mufti Qawi Says Drink With Less Than 40% Alcohol Is Halal". Naya Daur. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Mufti Qawi lands in hot waters for declaring alcohol halal". Daily Times. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Mufti Qawi physically harassed me and my cousin: Hareem Shah". Samaa TV. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Title of 'Mufti' withdrawn from Abdul Qawi post Hareem Shah episode". Geo News. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Qawi stripped of 'mufti' title after Hareem Shah incident". The Nation. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Family isolates Qawi, strips him of Mufti title". Dawn. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
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