Sahibzada Fazal Karim’s Political Journey: Anti-Terrorism Efforts and Religious Advocacy in Pakistan
Clicks: 1
ID: 312247
2025
Article Quality & Performance Metrics
Overall Quality
Not rated
Combines reader engagement with the AI quality analysis. This
article has not been analysed, so there is no overall score —
reader engagement is measured and shown alongside.
Reader Engagement
0.0
/100
1 views
0 readers
AI Quality Assessment
Not analyzed
Readership in this journal
Ranked #285 of 395 articles by views in Social Sciences & Humanity Research Review
Most read
Least read
Bar heights use a square-root scale. Only the 120 most-read articles are drawn; the journal has 395 in total.
Mint this article as an NFT
Not yet mintedCreate a permanent, verifiable on-chain record of this article on the Scimatic Network. The NFT is held in your Journament account, and you can withdraw it to your own wallet at any time.
5
SUSD
one-off · no wallet required
Abstract
This article examines the religio-political services of Sahibzada Haji Fazal Karim (1954–2013), a prominent Sunni-Barelvi cleric, parliamentarian, and founder of the Sunni Ittehad Council. It highlights his dual role as a spiritual leader and political actor who sought to harmonize religious devotion with democratic governance. As an active participant in the Tehreek-e-Nizam-e-Mustafa and later as Minister for Auqaf, Zakat, and Ushr, Sahibzada Haji Fazal Karim focused on shrine reforms, welfare schemes, and socio-economic development while raising his voice in parliament against corruption, injustice, and extremism. His religious services included organizing major Sunni conferences, strengthening the educational role of Jamia Rizvia Mazhar-ul-Islam, and defending sensitive issues such as Khatm-e-Nabuwwat and blasphemy laws. His most influential contribution was the establishment of the Sunni Ittehad Council, which issued historic fatwas against suicide bombings and positioned Barelvi leadership as a counterforce to Talibanisation and sectarian militancy. By promoting women’s education, safeguarding Sufi traditions, and mobilizing peaceful resistance against radical ideologies, Sahibzada Haji Fazal Karim emerged as a rare voice of moderation. The article argues that his legacy demonstrates the enduring relevance of Sunni Barelvi leadership in preserving Pakistan’s pluralist religious identity and contributing positively to its democratic and social development.
| Reference Key |
imported_1776687575_69e619d725ca7
Use this key to autocite in the manuscript while using
SciMatic Manuscript Manager or Thesis Manager
|
|---|---|
| Authors | Zil E Huma Rafique |
| Journal | Social Sciences & Humanity Research Review |
| Year | 2025 |
| DOI |
DOI not found
|
| URL | |
| Keywords | Keywords not found |
Citations
No citations found. To add a citation, contact the admin at info@scimatic.org
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment on this article.