The three phases of political Islam in Pakistan

[@fahmad7194]

The problem started when Modoodi moved to Pakistan and had no constituency. He used extremism to carve out his constituency. In this process he hijacked the Pakistan movement. This extremism suited the shortsighted generals and allowed them to establish their rule over the democratic forces

[@TaimurRahman-English]

A good point. I've pinned it.

[@shoaibriz]

Its always the mullah. 1st he opposed Pakistan and then tried to completely take over.

[@simple-eastner]

Sufi-Berelvis extremist, TLP is the new name, not Jamaat-e-Islami. Sorry, your analysis is too off, Maudidi has nothing to do with Mad dogs lynching fellow muslims(in most cases). These extra-judicial killings are being carried out by extreme Sufi-Berelvis who infact hate Maudidi and his ideas. Things spiked in 2011 when Mumtaz Qadri, a Berelvi bodyguard betrayed & unjustly killed Governor of Punjab Salamn Taseer when he right commented on the vague & abused Paskitan blasphemy law, in a way backing mercy petition for Asia Bibi(a christian). Mumtaz Qadri was right punished with death, but the Berelvis garlanded & glorified him. Later these mad dogs grew in madness with each protest rally on Quran burnings & Prophet's Cartoons in west. In all these years now this extreme-Berlvis have a Political front TLP. Pakistani establishment-army abused this madness too, when they wanted to counter growing popularity ex-pm Imran Khan. TLP protested against him when he didn't act as per demands against France internationally after an episode of Prophet's Cartoons. On contrary all these years followers of Maudidi(Jamaat-e-Islami to now Mirza Engineer) have spoke against these unjust killings, like in the case Srilankan contractors killing

[@DavidNunezPNW]

Blowback always comes around. Great series as always professor

[@AudioPervert1]

Really objective and succinct lecture sir ji. Do you think Pakistan will still exist in the year 2100 in its current form?

[@TaimurRahman-English]

Unlikely. The state seems to be coming undone.

[@jamilkhan715]

The fact of the matter is that religious extremism in Afghanistan has always been there even in King Zahir shah time,and before that as well. The reason is that they were never exposed to any interaction with any educated culture/country.Throuout they have been an introvert society.

[@Aarpaar0430]

Per Islamic scholars, there is nothing called “political” Islam. State, personal life, religion are all one. - the term “Political Islam” is the creation of liberals in the West. Its is used worldwide now. It is a feel good term that seeks to differentiate between moderates and extremists. - Liberals delude themselves to believe that there is a difference between the two. There isn’t. Muslims use the term to mislead non Muslims. Overwhelming majority of Muslims share the same vision, mission, goals, plans and agenda. The difference is in pace and intensity. They read, teach, preach and practice the same. - They believe that they are the best, most perfect, most superior and fully entitled to use any and all means to spread their “most peaceful” religion in which politics and personal life are all one and the same. There is no difference of opinion on the core beliefs and outlook.

[@sharjeeljawaid]

30:11 did the US not facilitated the Taliban return, during their talks in Doha, in which neither Pakistan or the Government in Kabul.

[@TaimurRahman-English]

They did indeed.

[@sarmad943]

How petty and ill intended of you doctor Sahab to limit the Broad Islamic political movement to just Militant groups. Instead of presenting a border picture about their idealogy, motives etc. Moreover, was the TTP created as a reaction to Lal Masjid or as a reaction to Pakistan supplying their bases to the US?

[@TaimurRahman-English]

Thanks for your feedback. Firstly, it is not my depiction. As I explained in the lecture, this is the work of Dr. Rasul Bux Rais. Secondly, it is not "restricted to militant groups". It is speaking about three phases. It is trying to capture how a movement that was broad (from 1920s till 1980s) became militant under the influence of a Cold War anti-communist project (Zia Jihad). Lastly, the truth is bitter :) Look forward to more comments from you.

[@sarmad943]

@TaimurRahman-English It might be anyone's depiction Dr Sahab but as a researcher and Professor it is your job to look for other side of the picture. You used the Pic of Dr Israr Ahmed in one of your clips. Did you present any of his missions objectives or was he just click bait. Please steel man our position first . Instead of limiting us to just Fighting etc. We have a whole world view like you have. Don't fall to common stereotypes. This is beneath you

[@TaimurRahman-English]

@@sarmad943 your contention that Dr. Rais has only examined militant organisations is unfounded. He has, in fact, covered the transformation of Islamic movements towards militancy owing to two factors: Afghan revolution and the Iranian revolution. You are unable to grasp his main thesis.

[@mine151056]

IS IT NOT POSSIBLE FOR A PEACEFUL CO EXISTENANCE WITH OUT WAR AND BLOOD SHED

[@culture_education_economy]

The correct name is: Abul Kalam Azad

[@alvesimam6618]

I think Dr should do a detailed analysis on communist Afghanistan. Yes it's predecessors were also authoritarian but the khalqist were more brutal. They had a pact with Soviets for support but Hafizullah Amin who killed his own boss Tarakai gave orders to blindly shoot the rebels and protestors hoping Soviet support. Like later famously he did in Herat. Thus resulting mass defections which alarmed Russians then they invaded. I think this part of history is always downplayed by Leftist. The very own war that tor Ussr should be highlted.

[@TaimurRahman-English]

Part of the reason is that there are really no good academic sources that I have come across on the Afghan communist movement. Most of what is produced in the West is tainted by the imperatives of the Cold-War. I'm looking for good objective academic sources on this question.