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'''Khadim Hussain Rizvi '''({{Lang-ur|{{Nastaliq| خادم حسين رضوى }}}}) is a Pakistani [[Barelvi]] preacher and also the founding chairman of the |
'''Khadim Hussain Rizvi '''({{Lang-ur|{{Nastaliq| خادم حسين رضوى }}}}) is a Pakistani [[Barelvi]] preacher and also the founding chairman of the [[Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan|Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan,]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1374182|title=Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?|last=Ali|first=Kalbe|date=2017-12-03|work=DAWN.COM|access-date=2018-11-01|language=en-US}}</ref> a rabid, fast-growing religious political party that exists solely to punish blasphemers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asia Bibi: anti-blasphemy protests spread across Pakistan|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/asia-bibi-anti-blasphemy-protests-spread-across-pakistan|website=the Guardian|date=2018-11-01|access-date=2018-11-01|language=en|first=Memphis|last=Barker|first2=Aamir|last2=Iqbal}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Khadim Hussain Rizvi | |
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| Chairman of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
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| Born | 22 June 1966 Attock, Pakistan |
| Nationality |  Pakistan |
Khadim Hussain Rizvi (Urdu: خادم حسين رضوى ) is a Pakistani Barelvi preacher and also the founding chairman of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan,[1] a rabid, fast-growing religious political party that exists solely to punish blasphemers.[2]
Early life
Khadim Rizvi was born in 1966 in the Pindi Gheb area of Attock District, Punjab. He used to deliver Friday sermons at Lahore’s Pir Makki Masjid, located near Data Darbar, during his time in the Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department. [3] He has been confined to a wheelchair since 2006 ever since an accident near Gujranwala as the driver of his vehicle fell asleep while driving from Rawalpindi to Lahore.[4]
In 2015, he founded a political party called Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a political front for Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYP).[5] TLP came into existence after the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri, who assassinated Salmaan Taseer, the Punjab Governor, for opposing the blasphemy laws and subsequently rose to fame using religion, more specifically the hardline Barelvi school of thought.[6] During the assassination of the Governor, Rizvi was serving as an auqaf official in the Punjab government. Rizvi had justified the assassination on the pretext that Taseer had termed the blasphemy law as a “black law.” He was served warning notices to cease and desist from spreading his hate speech, and a refusal to do so led to his removal from public service. [7]
Relieved from his duties, Rizvi found ample time and liberty to preach his views. He became deeply involved in gathering public support for Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with blasphemy committed against Muhammad, and travelled nationwide for the cause. Simultaneously he continued to raise his voice for the release of Mumtaz Qadri. His persistent advocacy of the matter earned him the nickname of “blasphemy activist” in religious circles. [8]
Activism
2017 Faizabad sit-in
On 6 November 2017, Rizvi organized a long march from Lahore to Islamabad against those involved in attempts to amend Ordinance XX.[9][10][11] Rizvi was publicly criticised for creating an environment of intolerance.[12][13] The general public was shocked to hear the crude, abusive language being used by the ostensibly religious leaders.[14] The government responded with a forced shutdown of all news channels, followed by blocking social media networks, to contain the flow of information. This created mayhem and confusion in the cities of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore along with some others in Punjab. Finally, by late evening the army chief intervened and asked “both sides” to show restraint.[15]
2018 Asia Bibi Protests
On 31 October 2018, after eight years of detention a Pakistani-Christian woman Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death since 2010 after being accused of blasphemy, was allowed to walk free from jail after a landmark Supreme Court verdict.[16] This triggered TLP, under the leadership of Rizvi to initiate demonstrations in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Multan. Clashes with police were reported. A leader of TLP, Muhammad Afzal Qadri, said all three Supreme Court judges "deserve to be killed". The Red Zone in the capital, Islamabad, where the Supreme Court is located, was entirely sealed off by the police.[17] In public speeches, Rizvi has said his only demand is that the mother-of-five be put to death, the punishment for blasphemy under Pakistan’s penal code. He was quoted saying, “Our sit-in will go on until the government accepts our demand” denying reports that the sit-in would soon be over.[18]
Corruption
The Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan has submitted a comprehensive report to the Supreme Court and declared Khadim Rizvi as “reportedly corrupt” particularly when it comes to financial matters. Rizvi has been also listed as being “arrogant” with his superiors, “harsh” with his subordinates, and “committed” to his cause. The report further noted that he has shown an inclination towards misuse of power, the authorities, and resources.[19]
References
- ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Barker, Memphis; Iqbal, Aamir (2018-11-01). "Asia Bibi: anti-blasphemy protests spread across Pakistan". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". 3 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017 – via www.dawn.com.
- ^ "The Mullah of NA-120". Nation.com.pk. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi? - Global Village Space". Global Village Space. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ "Tehreek Labik to hold Islamabad long march". Nation.com.pk. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ Hussain, Shaiq; Constable, Pamela (11 November 2017). "Large religious protests halt traffic in Islamabad and Rawalpindi". Retrieved 18 December 2017 – via www.WashingtonPost.com.
- ^ "Tehreek Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (SAW) protest continue - Times of Islamabad". TimesOfIslamabad.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ Shahrukh, Malik (2017-11-25). "Discordant Saga of Blasphemy". https://www.nation.com.pk.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help); External link in|website= - ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". dawn.com.
- ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Ali, Kalbe (2017-12-03). "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Correspondent, Sana Jamal, (2018-11-01). "All you need to know about the Aasia Bibi case". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Imran Khan condemns blasphemy hardliners". BBC News. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ Barker, Memphis; Iqbal, Aamir (2018-11-01). "Asia Bibi: anti-blasphemy protests spread across Pakistan". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ^ "Who is Khadim Hussain Rizvi? - Global Village Space". Global Village Space. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
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