Syed Muzaffar Shah Qadri

Maulana Syed Muzaffar Shah Qadri
Personal life
Nationality	Pakistani
Parent	Nobat Ali Shah Qadri (father)
Main interest(s)	Sufism
Religious life
Religion	Islam
Denomination	Sunni
Jurisprudence	Hanafi
Tariqa	Qadiriyya
Creed	Maturidi
Movement	Barelvi

Syed Muzaffar Shah Qadri is a Pakistani Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam. He is the son of Nobat Ali Shah Qadri, a sufi saint. He is a Friday preacher at the Jama Masjid Habibiya. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Jazba Welfare, a non-governmental organisation.^[1][2]

Barelvi movement

Shah supports the Barelvi movement and raises various issues with Barelvi scholars. He claims that the movement is actually a name given to the Sunni majority on the Indian subcontinent, who adhere to the teachings of Ahmed Raza Khan. He delivers video and audio speeches.

Protest against SIC leader Mehboob's death

Muzaffar Shah Qadri and other Sunni leaders asked the Government of Pakistan to investigate Mehboob's death in Pakistan Rangers’ custody.^[3]

Controversies

Qadri was banned for preaching Islam in United Kingdom in 2016. He praised Mumtaz Qadri at the Falkirk Central Mosque in Britain, this influenced Tanveer Ahmad, who stabbed Asad Shah, a Ahmadiyya Muslim after he greeted Easter to Christians.^[4][5] Previously Qadri was banned to speak in public by Pakistan Government by branded as Firebrand.^[6] Member of Parliament Siobhain McDonagh said that a preacer banned in Karachi is coming and speaking publicly in our country is so shocking.^[6][7][8]

References

1. Jamie Doward (17 December 2016). "Muslim cleric banned in Pakistan is preaching in UK mosques". The Guardian newspaper. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
2. "Qaim urges ulema to strengthen govt hands in NAP implementation". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
3. "SIC leader Tariq Mehboob dies mysteriously in jail". Pakistan Observer newspaper. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
4. "Syed Muzaffar Shah Qadri banned in Pakistan is preaching in UK mosques". The Nation. 18 December 2016. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
5. Blackstock, Gordon; McKendry, Graham (4 December 2016). "Fury as hate preacher linked to murder of Glasgow shopkeeper cleared to speak in Scotland". The Sunday Post. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
6. "An extremist Muslim cleric banned in his home country is preaching in the UK this christmas". The Independent. 20 December 2016. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
7. "Banned in Pakistan – the Muslim cleric on speaking tour of UK mosques | UK | News | Express.co.uk". www.express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
8. Gledhill, Ruth (21 December 2016). "Stop Extremist Preachers From Coming To Britain, Says MP". www.christiantoday.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.