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The Jamaat-e-Islami was founded in South Asia by [[Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi|Syed Ab'ul Ala Maududi]] in [[1941]]. Although its original purpose was to promote Islamic values and practices in South Asia, it originally objected to the Pakistan movement and said that Islam was a universal religion not subject to national boundaries. It changed its position, however, once the decision was made to division of South Asiaon the basis of religion. In 1947 Maududi redefined the JI's purpose as the establishment of an Islamic state in Pakistan. Following partition the branches of the movement which remained in India was converted into a separate organization, [[Jamaat-e-Islami, Hind]]. That organization does not engage in active politics, but keeps its activities to philanthropy. |
The Jamaat-e-Islami was founded in South Asia by [[Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi|Syed Ab'ul Ala Maududi]] in [[1941]]. Although its original purpose was to promote Islamic values and practices in South Asia, it originally objected to the Pakistan movement and said that Islam was a universal religion not subject to national boundaries. It changed its position, however, once the decision was made to division of South Asiaon the basis of religion. In 1947 Maududi redefined the JI's purpose as the establishment of an Islamic state in Pakistan. Following partition the branches of the movement which remained in India was converted into a separate organization, [[Jamaat-e-Islami, Hind]]. That organization does not engage in active politics, but keeps its activities to philanthropy. |
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At the time of the [[Bangladesh]]i liberation struggle, Jamaat-e-Islami actively supported the Pakistani regime. Jamaat had its own paramilitary wing, al-Badr, and committed various atrocities against the Bengali people. Following the independence of Bangladesh Jamaat was banned. Later however the Jamaat followers were was allowed to establish a legal [[political party]], [[Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh]]. |
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Jamat-e-Islami also initiated and took part in violent movements against the members of the [[Ahmadiyya Muslim Community]] in Pakistan in both 1953 and 1974. This resulted in enacting of various anti-Ahmadiyya laws in Pakistan, violating the international charter of human rights to which Pakistan is a signatory. The result has been a considerable persecution of Ahmadis at the hands of both the Pakistan Government and the religious fanatics. Jamat-e-Islami to this date opposes repulsion of such laws from the Pakistani constitution. |
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Post 9/11 many of the Al-Qaida terrorists in Pakistan were captured from the houses belonging to the members of Jamat-e-Islami. This has highlighted the way that Jamat-e-Islami supports terrorism under-hand while on the face professing to be a legitimate political party. [http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=4d9b0ecd7b024574][http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=4d9b0ecd7b024574] |
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In the [[legislative]] [[elections in Pakistan|elections of Pakistan]] on [[October 20]], [[2002]], Jamaat-e-Islami got 11.3% of the popular vote and 53 out of 272 elected members. |
In the [[legislative]] [[elections in Pakistan|elections of Pakistan]] on [[October 20]], [[2002]], Jamaat-e-Islami got 11.3% of the popular vote and 53 out of 272 elected members. |
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The Jamaat's student wing is known as the [[Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba]], also known as the ''Jamiat'' (pronounced "juh-mee-at") or 'IJT.' The Jamiat is known for its heavy handed approach - bordering on terrorism - and for terrorising the groups with opposing views. Use of excessive force by Jamiat in educational institutes has actually fuelled anti-Jamiat feelings resulting in creation of parties like MQM and its associated student wing. These in turn considerably reduced Jamiat’s influence in places like Karachi and Hyderabad. In the [[1960s]] and the [[1970s]] it was successfully challenged by Pakistan's two main [[left-wing]] student parties, [[National Students Federation]] and [[Democratic Students Federation]]. It lost most student body elections against these two parties, but gained ground after the arrival of [[General]] [[Mohammad Zia ul-Haq]]'s [[right-wing]] [[dictatorship]] in [[1977]]. However, ever since the late [[1980s]], the IJT has lost a lot of support and power especially in the face of the rise of [[Mohajir Quami Movement]]'s student wing, the [[All Pakistan Mohajir Students Federation]] in [[Karachi]] and [[Muslim Students Federation]] and [[People's Students Federation]] elsewhere in the country. The Jamiat also has a wing/counterpart for female students called the [[Islami Jamiat-e-Taalibaat]]. |
The Jamaat's student wing is known as the [[Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba]], also known as the ''Jamiat'' (pronounced "juh-mee-at") or 'IJT.' The Jamiat is known for its heavy handed approach - bordering on terrorism - and for terrorising the groups with opposing views. Use of excessive force by Jamiat in educational institutes has actually fuelled anti-Jamiat feelings resulting in creation of parties like MQM and its associated student wing. These in turn considerably reduced Jamiat’s influence in places like Karachi and Hyderabad. In the [[1960s]] and the [[1970s]] it was successfully challenged by Pakistan's two main [[left-wing]] student parties, [[National Students Federation]] and [[Democratic Students Federation]]. It lost most student body elections against these two parties, but gained ground after the arrival of [[General]] [[Mohammad Zia ul-Haq]]'s [[right-wing]] [[dictatorship]] in [[1977]]. However, ever since the late [[1980s]], the IJT has lost a lot of support and power especially in the face of the rise of [[Mohajir Quami Movement]]'s student wing, the [[All Pakistan Mohajir Students Federation]] in [[Karachi]] and [[Muslim Students Federation]] and [[People's Students Federation]] elsewhere in the country. The Jamiat also has a wing/counterpart for female students called the [[Islami Jamiat-e-Taalibaat]]. |
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== Jamaat publishes hardline demands of the Pakistan Government == |
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*Delaying tactics should not be used in the implementation of [[Islamic]] [[Sharia]], and it should be specified as ‘The Supreme Law’ of the country, in the Constitution. The nation should be delivered of the curse of Interest from the economy. Immediate action should be taken, to end the Interest system, according to the recommendations of the [[Council of Islamic Ideology]], the [[Federal Sharia Court]], and follow the report of the [[Economic Commission]], which was established by the government itself. |
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*The government should avoid taking actions which are contrary to the dignity and freedom of the country; as, by handing over of [[Aimal Kansi]] to the [[American commandos]], in violation of the country’s law, the government provided a cause of national disgrace. |
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*All the looted wealth of the nation should be recovered, by carrying out judicious accountability of previous rulers and newly elected Members of the Assembly. Very large amounts, deposited in the foreign banks, should be recovered through effective arrangements, and the process of accountability should be meaningfully applied without any discrimination, to everyone. |
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*The nation should not be deprived of its right to protect itself against any [[nuclear]] blackmail, through the [[NPT]] or [[CTBT]], or under the pressure of some global power. |
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*[[Radio]] and [[TV]] should be stopped from spreading obscenity and vulgarity. |
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*Friday should again be declared the weekly holiday, instead of Sunday. |
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*Regarding the Golden Jubilee, instead of organising events and shows contrary to Islamic values, the people of the country should be made aware of the ideology of Pakistan so that they are able to pass their lives according to the teachings of the [[Quran]] and [[Sunnah]]. [http://www.jamaat.org/crisis/perception.html] |
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*[http://www.jamaat.org/ Jamaat-e-Islami (Pakistan) Homepage] |
*[http://www.jamaat.org/ Jamaat-e-Islami (Pakistan) Homepage] |
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*[http://www.jamaat-e-islami.org/index.html Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh Homepage] |
*[http://www.jamaat-e-islami.org/index.html Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh Homepage] |
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*[http://www.asiantribune.com/show_news.php?id=16879 Asian Tribune - Militancy in Pakistan] |
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*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/pakistan/ji.htm globalsecurity.org - Jamaat-e-Islami] |
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*[http://www.hindu.com/2004/01/09/stories/2004010904591100.htm Jamaat-e-Islami takes on Hizb] |
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*[http://www.rediff.com/us/2001/nov/05ny3.htm Pak police registers case of sedition against Jamaat-e-Islami leader] |
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*[http://www.rediff.com/us/2002/jan/29ny1.htm Pak Jamaat-e-Islami chief released by NWFP govt, but rearrested by Punjab govt] |
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*[http://www.sappho.dk/Den%20loebende/jamaat_english.htm Jamaat-e-Islami's Danish Friends] |
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*[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/sair/Archives/2_25.htm Kashmir: Pakistan Explores a Political End-Game] |
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*[http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0306/p01s04-wosc.html Al Qaeda-Pakistani ties deepen] |
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*[http://www.mukto-mona.com/new_site/mukto-mona/Articles/shahriar/ahmadya.htm Ahmadya Muslim Community: Victims of Fundamentalist] |
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*[http://www.saag.org/papers7/paper699.html JAMAAT-E-ISLAMI, HIZBUL MUJAHIDEEN & AL QAEDA] |
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*[http://www.paktoday.com/dance.htm Dancing In The Mine Field] |
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Jamaat-e-Islami (Urdu: جماعتِ اسلامی, "Islamic Assembly" Jamaat, JI) was an Islamic political movement founded in South Asia by Syed Ab'ul Ala Maududi in 1941. Today it is one of the largest components of the coalition of religious parties, the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, in Pakistan. Members are often referred to, usually by others, as Jamaatis. The latter is also used as an adjective for certain political viewpoint or attitude.
History
The Jamaat-e-Islami was founded in South Asia by Syed Ab'ul Ala Maududi in 1941. Although its original purpose was to promote Islamic values and practices in South Asia, it originally objected to the Pakistan movement and said that Islam was a universal religion not subject to national boundaries. It changed its position, however, once the decision was made to division of South Asiaon the basis of religion. In 1947 Maududi redefined the JI's purpose as the establishment of an Islamic state in Pakistan. Following partition the branches of the movement which remained in India was converted into a separate organization, Jamaat-e-Islami, Hind. That organization does not engage in active politics, but keeps its activities to philanthropy.
In the legislative elections of Pakistan on October 20, 2002, Jamaat-e-Islami got 11.3% of the popular vote and 53 out of 272 elected members.
Branches
Student Wing
The Jamaat's student wing is known as the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, also known as the Jamiat (pronounced "juh-mee-at") or 'IJT.' The Jamiat is known for its heavy handed approach - bordering on terrorism - and for terrorising the groups with opposing views. Use of excessive force by Jamiat in educational institutes has actually fuelled anti-Jamiat feelings resulting in creation of parties like MQM and its associated student wing. These in turn considerably reduced Jamiat’s influence in places like Karachi and Hyderabad. In the 1960s and the 1970s it was successfully challenged by Pakistan's two main left-wing student parties, National Students Federation and Democratic Students Federation. It lost most student body elections against these two parties, but gained ground after the arrival of General Mohammad Zia ul-Haq's right-wing dictatorship in 1977. However, ever since the late 1980s, the IJT has lost a lot of support and power especially in the face of the rise of Mohajir Quami Movement's student wing, the All Pakistan Mohajir Students Federation in Karachi and Muslim Students Federation and People's Students Federation elsewhere in the country. The Jamiat also has a wing/counterpart for female students called the Islami Jamiat-e-Taalibaat.
Activities
The Jamat is very active in the field of Dawah, Tarbiyah and Tanzeem almost in all the areas of Pakistan.
It has a strong body in each province which is further divided in cities/zones and sectors.
Jamat has also its unions for Doctors, teachers and workers and the same is in the female wing of jamat Halqa Khawateen The Jamat is accused of worsening the political situation in Pakistan by engaging in muscular politics.[1]
Offshoot
The Tanzeem-e-Islami is headed by Dr. Israr Ahmed.[2] is an offshoot of Jamaat-e-islami.
See also
List of political parties in Pakistan
Personalities
Islamic
The Jamaat is often mentioned as a major Islamic party, being the largest "religious party" in one of the largest Muslim countries in the world. Topics related to the wider discussion include: