Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani (Pashto/Urdu: مولانا محمد خان شیرانی) is a Pakistani Deobandi religious cleric and politician who established Rabita Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam the breakway faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) over rifts with (JUI-F) leader Fazal-ur-Rehman.[3] He had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, between 1988 and May 2018. He was the Chairman of the influential Council of Islamic Ideology from 2010 to 2016.
Muhammad Khan Sherani | |
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| Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology | |
| In office 16 November 2010 – 17 November 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masud |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Qibla Ayaz |
| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 1 June 2013 – 31 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | NA-264 (Zhob-cum-Sherani-cum-Killa Saifullah) |
| In office 18 November 2002 – 18 November 2007 | |
| Constituency | NA-264 (Zhob-cum-Killa Saifullah) |
| In office 1 December 1988 – 12 October 1999 | |
| Constituency | NA-200 (Zhob) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) Zhob, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Political party | Rabita Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam[1][2] (2020-2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) (1988-2020) |
Early life and education
editHe was born in 1948/1951 into a Pashtun family of the Shirani tribe in Zhob, Balochistan.[4]
His father Malik Masoom Khan was one of the sardars or leaders of the tribe who also used to deliver sermons at the local Jama Masjid, and following his father's wishes, after completing his early education he studied in many Islamic seminaries, including Madrasa Matta al Ulum, the Madrasa of Maulana Abdur Rahim, the Madrasa Darul Ulum Lakki Marwat, the Madrasa Waqia Nar of Malik Mahabat, the Madrasa Siraj ul Uloom Bannu and the Madrasa Qasim ul Uloom.[4]
In 1961 he was involved in a tribal feud.[4]
His early political and religious influences were Mufti Mehmood and Maulana Abdullah Darkhawasti.[4]
Political career
editHe was active in the Khatme Nabuwwat movement against the Ahmadiyya under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and was later jailed under General Zia-ul-Haq's martial law.[4]
He has served as Former District Nazim Zhob District.[5]
He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (F) (JUI-F) from Constituency NA-200 Zhob in 1988 Pakistani general election. He received 13,307 votes and defeated Maulvi Allah Dad, a candidate of Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (D).[6]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of JUI-F from Constituency NA-200 Zhob in 1990 Pakistani general election. He received 15,965 votes and defeated Nawab Muhammad Ayaz Khan Jogezai, a candidate of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP).[6]
He ran for the seat of the National Assembly as a candidate of IJM from Constituency NA-200 Zhob in 1993 Pakistani general election but was unsuccessful. He received 15,260 votes and lost the seat to Nawab Muhammad Ayaz Khan Jogezai, a candidate of the PKMAP.[6]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of JUI-F from Constituency NA-200 (Zhob) in 1997 Pakistani general election. He received 14,679 votes and defeated Nawab Muhammad Ayaz Khan Jogezai, a candidate of the PKMAP.[6]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) from Constituency NA-264 (Zhob-cum-Killa Saifullah) in 2002 Pakistani general election. He received 20,381 votes and defeated Nawab Muhammad Ayaz Khan Jogezai, a candidate of the PKMAP.[7]
He ran for the seat of the National Assembly as a candidate of MMA from Constituency NA-264 (Zhob-cum-Sherani-cum-Killa Saifullah) in 2008 Pakistani general election but was unsuccessful.[8][9] He received 17,066 votes and lost the seat to Maulvi Asmatullah, an independent candidate.[10]
He was elected to the Senate of Pakistan[5] and was made chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology[11] with the status of federal minister in 2010[8][12] for three years.[13] He was again made chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology in 2013.[14]
He has served as Federal Minister for Religious Affairs.[5]
He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of JUI-F from Constituency NA-264 (Zhob-cum-Sherani-cum-Killa Saifullah) in 2013 Pakistani general election.[15][16][17] He received 30,870 votes and defeated Moulana Asmatullah, a candidate of Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Nazryati.[18]
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.[19]
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, Fazl responded with "it's just a political statement".[20]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Senate of Pakistan".
- ^ "Rifts in Fazl-led JUI deepen". Dawn (newspaper). 22 December 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Rifts in Fazl-led JUI deepen". Dawn (newspaper). 22 December 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Ameen, Irshad, ed. (1999). National Assembly of Pakistan [1997]. Promedia. p. 220.
- ^ a b c "Chairman's Profile". cii.gov.pk. Council Of Islamic Ideology. Archived from the original on 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b c d "National Assembly election result 1988-97" (PDF). ECP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "2002 election result" (PDF). ECP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ a b "JUI-N to re-merge into JUI-F on 25th". The Nation. 14 February 2016. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Balochistan poll scene turns topsy-turvy". The Nation. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "2008 election result" (PDF). ECP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Newspaper, the (19 November 2010). "Sheerani appointed CII chairman". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Two new ministers inducted". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Newspaper, the (25 November 2010). "Three-year term notification for Sheerani issued". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Sherani's appointment as CII chief challenged in court". Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Asad, Malik (17 June 2016). "CII chief's appointment challenged in court". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 3 October 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazal National Assembly - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 27 March 2013. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Amir Wasim (9 July 2013). "JUI-F fails to win PML-N support for Senate seat". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "2013 election result" (PDF). ECP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ "Maulana Sherani announces political alliance with PTI". 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Sherani criticises Fazl's 'fatwa' against Imran". 25 August 2022.