QUESTION: I’ve heard today that Maulana Taariq Jameel is soon coming to South Africa. I heard that JUSA is calling him from behind the scenes, while setting up another party in the front to make it look like they (the other setup party) are the ones inviting him to RSA. Previously, when he came about 6 years ago, your organization went full out condemning him in your articles which are to this date available on your website. Is this still your stance on him, or has it changed and you suggest I can attend his talks? Please advise. Jazakallah
ANSWER: Our stance is the same, it hasn’t changed. Mr Tariq Jamil is a Shia sympathizer. When he came to South Africa, he caused more mischief than right. He caused more confusion than anything else. He had the audacity to say “Sunni Shia Bhai Bhai”, words to this effect.
Your statement that JUSA is behind the scene in inviting him: We are not aware of this yet hence we cannot comment on this statement of yours. When the dust settles, it shall soon be brought to light. Then we shall comment, Insha Allah.
However, we will not at all be surprised if it does turn out to be as you claim! After all, JUSA likes such deviate orators to come into SA and cause confusion. This has become one of their trademarks of recent times.
It is not allowed for Trustees, Imaams, Ulama, Huffaaz and laymen to allow Tariq Jamil a platform in their Masjid.
Very senior Ulama-e-Haq of SA condemned his previous visit’s statements, etc. Hence, out stance remains the same.