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Muhammad Ali Mirza[a] (born 4 October 1977) is a Pakistani Islamic cleric.[3][4][5] A mechanical engineer by profession, he is known for his lectures on religious topics, which have attracted numerous controversies, including two blasphemy charges, the first in 2023 and then in 2025.

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Early life and education

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Muhammad Ali Mirza was born on 4 October 1977 in Jhelum, Punjab.[1] His father, Mirza Arshad Mahmud, reportedly used to work in Allied Bank. Ali Mirza obtained his education in mechanical engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. He worked as a mechanical engineer for the Government of Punjab on the 19th pay scale but later quit when the department asked him to leave because he had become a public figure.[2][6][7]

Career

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Mirza gives online lectures on religious issues via his YouTube channel and runs a research academy based on his understanding of the Quran and Sunnah.[4][6] His critics claim that he uses derogatory terms for the Muslim saints.[6]

In one video, Mirza considers the present-day Ahmadis to be better than Jews and Christians (the people of the book).[6] He also said they are not Muslims and said that his video clips have been presented out of context.[8]

2020 arrest

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He was arrested on 4 May 2020 on suspicion of hate speech directed at religious scholars.[4][9] Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi and anchor Shafaat Ali posted on social media condemning his arrest.[4] He was released on bail two days later.[10] According to Ali, one of his lectures was presented completely out of context.[4] He later said that if one starts presenting other opinions in such a way then even the verses of the Qur'an can be presented out of context.[2]

2025 arrest

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On 25 August 2025, Mirza was detained by Jhelum police under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order ordinance, which allows police to make arrests and detain suspects on "acting in any manner prejudicial to public safety” or to maintain public order.[11][12] Authorities also locked his academy in Machine Mohalla, barring any gatherings or activities on the premises.[13][14] He was charged under Pakistan's blasphemy law with outraging religious feelings, wounding religious sentiments, and making derogatory remarks against the companions or family of the Prophet Muhammad.[15] Mirza was later transferred from District Jail Jhelum to District Jail Hafizabad as a precautionary measure.[15] On 18 September 2025, he was transferred to Adiala Jail under high security, following his arrest in the blasphemy case and investigations by the NCCIA and FIA.[16][17]

On 3 December 2025, the Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) granted Mirza bail, directing that he submit two surety bonds of Rs. 500,000 each in order for the bail to take effect.[18][19]

Assassination attempts

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On 14 March 2021, Mirza survived a second assassination attempt, after surviving first attempt in October 2017.[3][20] The attacker visited his academy in Jhelum, Pakistan at a weekly meeting and attempted to kill him with a knife while taking a picture with him. Ali escaped with minor arm injuries.[20] Police arrested two suspects and registered an FIR against them. The attacker had traveled from Lahore to Jhelum to kill Mirza.[2][21][22]

In August 2023, Ali Hasan, from Gujrat, attempted to barge into the Jhelum Academy armed with a knife. He was overpowered by guards and other members of the academy.[23][24]

Controversies

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Mirza's views[which?] on Mu'awiya I, the first Umayyad Caliph have made him a controversial figure among the traditionalist Sunni Muslim scholars of Pakistan, such as Deobandi scholar Tariq Masood. In 2021 Mirza challenged Masood to arrive and have a face-to-face debate in Jhelum. The debate was planned for May 2021, and then postponed until October.[25][26] However, the debate never took place. Masood claimed that he had travelled to Jhelum but was unable to make contact with Mirza; he and his supporters went on to declare victory over Muhammad Ali Mirza.[26]

On 26 November 2023, Hanif Qureshi travelled to Jhelum for a planned munazra (face-to-face debate). Mirza then cancelled the debate and Qureshi was prevented from entering the Academy by Jhelum police; he then returned to Rawalpindi and proclaimed victory.[27]

2022 Muhammad remarks controversy

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In June 2022, Ali Mirza criticized Taslim Rehmani for badmouthing Hindu gods in front of BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Times Now. He said Nupur Sharma abused Muhammad in reaction to that.[28] Indian journalist Rubika Liaquat praised Ali Mirza for his stand with Nupur Sharma on her Twitter account. Many Indian and Pakistani scholars were furious with Ali Mirza for this comment.[29]

2023 blasphemy charges

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In April 2023, a case of blasphemy was registered against Ali Mirza under section 295C of the Pakistan Penal Code. The accusations against Mirza include insulting Islamic Prophet Muhammad and downplaying the Pakistani legal ruling that considers Ahmadis to have non-Muslim status.[30] Pir Afzal Qadri, a deceased religious cleric, had offered a reward of Rs.500,000 for the assassination of Ali Mirza in 2023, stating that he deserved to be killed.[8]

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Muhammad Ali Mirza, known as Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza (born 4 October 1977), is a Pakistani mechanical engineer and self-taught Islamic preacher who disseminates interpretations of the and via , emphasizing direct scriptural adherence over sectarian divisions. Born in , , he earned a B.Sc. in from the University of Engineering and Technology, , and initially worked in that field for the Government of before shifting focus to religious discourse. His channel, "Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza - Official Channel," has amassed over 3 million subscribers, featuring lectures that critique practices across Sunni sub-sects like Deobandi and Barelvi, as well as Shia traditions, while promoting unity through what he describes as unadulterated sources of Islamic guidance. This approach has garnered a significant following but also drawn acclaim for silver and gold Play Buttons, signaling substantial viewership. Mirza's views, including criticisms of historical figures like and opposition to shrine veneration and saint cults, have sparked intense backlash from orthodox scholars, resulting in multiple fatwas declaring him deserving of death, assassination attempts he claims to have survived, and a 2025 on charges amid accusations of deviating from mainstream Sunni doctrine. Despite lacking formal religious certification (), his engineering background and independent methodology position him as a polarizing voice challenging institutionalized in Pakistan's fractious religious landscape.

Biography

Early life and education

Muhammad Ali Mirza was born on October 4, 1977, in , a city in province, . He pursued higher education in , earning a degree in with honors from the University of Engineering and Technology. This formal training in a technical field preceded his later involvement in religious scholarship, reflecting an initial career path rooted in secular professional disciplines rather than traditional Islamic seminary studies.

Engineering career and entry into religious discourse

Mirza earned a degree in with honors from the University of Engineering and Technology, . Following his graduation, he was employed as a mechanical engineer by the Government of Punjab. During his professional tenure in , Mirza initiated of the and collections, conducting without affiliation to traditional madrasas or under recognized clerical mentorship. This personal exploration emphasized direct engagement with primary Islamic sources, prioritizing verifiable chains of narration (isnad) for authenticity over sectarian methodologies. By the early 2010s, Mirza transitioned into religious discourse through public lectures, initially centered on Quranic and critiques of interpretive biases in established scholarly traditions. These sessions, delivered in , attracted audiences seeking non-sectarian analyses, predating his formalized online presence and establishment of institutions like Faizan-e-Islam. His engineering background informed a methodical approach, treating religious akin to empirical problem-solving, which distinguished his entry from conventional clerical paths reliant on rote transmission ().

Theological Positions

Approach to Quran, Hadith, and Islamic sources

Muhammad Ali Mirza regards the as the infallible and primary source of Islamic guidance, emphasizing its direct interpretation through linguistic , historical context, and cross-referencing with authenticated prophetic traditions rather than secondary commentaries or sectarian lenses. He advocates for deriving rulings primarily from the 's explicit verses, viewing it as the ultimate criterion for validating other sources, and cautions against interpretations that introduce ambiguity or contradict its plain meanings. In his lectures, Mirza accepts as a secondary but essential source only when they meet rigorous authenticity criteria, such as unbroken chains of transmission (isnad) from trustworthy narrators and consistency with Quranic principles. He frequently references collections like and for sahih (authentic) narrations while dismissing or questioning da'if (weak) or fabricated reports, arguing that blind acceptance of all undermines rational inquiry. Mirza draws from both Sunni and Shia compilations to identify mutually corroborated reports, rejecting sectarian exclusivity in source evaluation. Mirza's methodology extends to other Islamic sources by subordinating consensus (ijma') and analogical reasoning (qiyas) to the Quran and sahih Hadith, promoting independent reasoning (ijtihad) accessible to educated laypersons rather than restricting it to traditional clerical elites. He critiques over-reliance on later jurisprudential texts (fiqh books) if they deviate from primary evidences, urging verification through original Arabic texts and historical verification over taqlid (imitation of authorities). This approach, detailed in his public sessions and video series on Hadith sciences, aims to foster unity by bypassing interpretive biases accumulated over centuries. Critics, including some traditional scholars, contend that his selective Hadith usage risks subjective dismissal of established narrations, though Mirza counters by insisting on evidential substantiation from multiple chains.

Stance on sectarianism and Muslim unity

Muhammad Ali Mirza advocates for the rejection of sectarian divisions among Muslims, positioning himself as independent of established groups such as Sunni, Shia, Deobandi, Barelvi, or Ahl-e-Hadith. He asserts that Islam inherently lacks sects, viewing all who affirm the shahada as part of the ummah, and condemns practices that label fellow Muslims as kafir based on doctrinal differences. In lectures, he evaluates beliefs across sects as partially valid yet incomplete, urging verification against Quran and Sunnah rather than taqlid (blind imitation) of scholars, which he sees as a root cause of disunity. Mirza's teachings emphasize Quranic injunctions against division, such as in Al-An'am 6:159, which critiques those who fragment into sects, and promotes unity as essential for the community's strength. He critiques historical sectarian formations in the , including Deobandi and Barelvi responses to colonial influences, as deviations that prioritize group loyalty over scriptural fidelity. This approach, detailed in videos questioning whether adherents of various sects are disbelievers, consistently rejects while challenging specific practices like excessive of saints or rigid madhab adherence that exacerbate rifts. His non-sectarian stance extends to public calls for inter-sect , framing as achievable through mutual correction based on rather than polemics. Mirza argues that sectarianism weakens Muslims against external threats, drawing from on brotherhood (e.g., 2566), and has influenced youth audiences by modeling research-oriented discourse over inherited affiliations. Critics from traditionalist circles accuse him of diluting orthodoxy, but his core message remains the restoration of a singular Islamic identity unbound by factional labels.

Views on traditional scholars, saints, and practices

Muhammad Ali Mirza frequently criticizes traditional Islamic scholars (ulema) for prioritizing sectarian loyalties over Quranic principles and authentic , arguing that their interpretations perpetuate divisions among rather than promoting unity based on primary sources. He contends that many ulema engage in rhetorical excess and fail to apply critical reasoning to religious texts, leading to dogmatic adherence that stifles independent inquiry. This stance has drawn accusations from opponents that Mirza lacks formal religious qualifications to challenge established scholars, though he bases his critiques on direct scriptural analysis rather than institutional authority. Regarding saints and Sufi figures, Mirza opposes the widespread veneration of peers (spiritual leaders) and Sufi saints in , describing it as a "Baba culture" that introduces un-Islamic innovations and borders on shirk (associating partners with God). He argues that practices such as seeking blessings at graves or attributing supernatural powers to deceased saints deviate from (pure ), emphasizing that (tawassul) must be limited to living individuals or prophetic examples without invoking the dead. In specific lectures, he labels certain forms of —such as calling upon saints for aid (e.g., "Ya Ali madad")—as impermissible shirk, insisting that should be directed solely to to avoid the gravest sin in . Critics interpret his rhetoric as derogatory toward revered figures, but Mirza frames it as a necessary to eliminate polytheistic elements from popular devotion. On traditional practices, Mirza advocates purging rituals like excessive grave visitation or saint-mediated healing, viewing them as causal distractions from direct reliance on divine will and empirical adherence to . He promotes a rationalist approach, urging to evaluate customs through first-principles verification against and sahih , dismissing those lacking evidentiary support as cultural accretions rather than obligatory elements. This position aligns with his broader emphasis on causal realism in , where practices must demonstrate verifiable alignment with scriptural intent to avoid misleading believers toward .

Public Ministry and Influence

Establishment of Faizan-e-Islam and lectures

Muhammad Ali Mirza established Faizan-e-Islam as a dedicated venue for public religious discourse in , , serving as the primary location for his in-person lectures on Islamic principles drawn from the and Sahih . This center functions as a hub for promoting research-oriented interpretations of Islamic texts, emphasizing unity among Muslims irrespective of sectarian affiliations. Mirza's initiative reflects his shift from to systematic religious teaching, where sessions address core doctrines, historical contexts, and contemporary applications without reliance on traditional scholarly chains of transmission (isnad). Lectures at Faizan-e-Islam typically occur weekly or as scheduled series, covering topics such as Quranic exegesis (tafsir), authentication of , critiques of sectarian practices, and refutations of perceived innovations () in Muslim rituals. These sessions, often lasting several hours, incorporate direct textual analysis and audience questions, fostering an interactive format that prioritizes evidentiary support over rote memorization or cultural customs. By 2017, recordings from these lectures, including public question-answer forums, were systematically uploaded online, amassing views in the millions and extending reach beyond local attendees. Mirza's approach in these talks consistently advocates for intra-Muslim reconciliation, urging adherents to transcend labels like Sunni or Shia in favor of Quran-centric adherence. The content of Faizan-e-Islam lectures has evolved to include specialized series, such as comprehensive classes initiated in October 2019, providing verse-by-verse translation and commentary grounded in classical sources while questioning unsubstantiated traditions. Attendance draws diverse crowds, including professionals and youth, drawn by Mirza's engineering background and non-sectarian stance, though sessions have occasionally faced disruptions due to external opposition. This platform has positioned Faizan-e-Islam as a focal point for reformist discourse, with over 900,000 views on select archived lectures by 2025, highlighting its role in digital dissemination of Mirza's teachings.

Online presence and media outreach

Muhammad Ali Mirza maintains a significant online presence primarily through his YouTube channel, "Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza - Official Channel," which as of 2025 has amassed over 3.1 million subscribers and more than 680 million total views across approximately 2,400 videos. The channel features lectures, Q&A sessions, and discussions on Islamic theology, emphasizing direct interpretation of the Quran and Hadith while advocating for Muslim unity beyond sectarian divides. Live-streamed sessions often attract thousands of concurrent viewers, enabling real-time interaction and broadening his outreach to a global audience, particularly in Pakistan and among Urdu-speaking Muslims. Complementing YouTube, Mirza operates an official Instagram account under @engineermuhammadaliofficial, where he shares clips, announcements, and promotes his research academy, Quran and Sunnat Research Academy, focused on sectarian reconciliation. This social media engagement amplifies his messages, fostering a community of followers who disseminate content further, though it has also drawn online trolling from critics. In traditional media outreach, Mirza has appeared in numerous television interviews and podcasts on Pakistani channels, including heated discussions with anchors like Irshad Bhatti on March 8, 2025, and sessions with Mansoor Ali Khan in November 2023. Other notable appearances include exclusive interviews on GNN, View Point with Imran Yaqub Khan in March 2025, and Haqeeqat TV in February 2022, where he addresses theological positions and responds to accusations. These platforms extend his influence beyond digital natives, engaging broader audiences through broadcast and on-demand video content.

Controversies and Debates

Remarks interpreted as insulting the Prophet Muhammad

In lectures delivered as part of his public ministry, Muhammad Ali Mirza has made statements that religious authorities and critics have interpreted as insulting the Muhammad, prompting blasphemy charges under Section 295-C of the , which carries a mandatory death penalty for such offenses. For instance, in April 2023, an FIR was filed against him in , , alleging that he used derogatory language toward the in a video , with complainant Peer Afzal Qadri claiming the remarks rendered Mirza "wajib-ul-qatl" (liable to be killed) under Islamic . This accusation stemmed from Mirza's purported use of offensive terminology in referencing the , though specific transcripts were not publicly detailed in the complaint; Qadri, a traditionalist cleric, argued the statements lacked scholarly context and directly impugned prophetic sanctity. A similar controversy escalated in August 2025, leading to Mirza's arrest on August 26 in by police, following complaints over a clip from one of his sermons. The , lodged under Section 295-C, accused him of including "offensive remarks about the Holy Prophet (PBUH)" and misrepresenting Islamic historical events in a manner deemed blasphemous. Prosecutors highlighted repeated phrasing in Mirza's that, absent religious justification, was seen as deliberate denigration, sparking protests in multiple cities including and . Mirza was remanded for 30 days initially and later transferred to Adiala Jail in amid additional charges, with authorities citing public outrage and threats to order. On September 24, 2025, Pakistan's (CII), a constitutional body advising on compliance, formally declared Mirza guilty of after reviewing his videos and statements. The council identified multiple instances where Mirza uttered "words of " without lawful or religious rationale, particularly in contexts questioning prophetic traditions, and recommended expanding to include insults to the under analogous provisions. CII members emphasized that the repetition of such phrases in lectures, viewed by millions on , amplified the offense, rejecting defenses of academic discourse as insufficient to mitigate the perceived irreverence. Orthodox scholars, including those aligned with Barelvi and Deobandi schools, have echoed this, issuing fatwas labeling the remarks as kufr (disbelief), though Mirza's supporters counter that the interpretations arise from sectarian sensitivities rather than explicit intent to insult, framing his critiques as efforts to prioritize Quranic primacy over contested hadiths. No court has yet convicted Mirza on these specific Prophet-related charges as of October 2025, with proceedings ongoing amid security concerns.

Positions on Ahmadis and blasphemy laws

Muhammad Ali Mirza has criticized Pakistan's laws for their frequent misuse by extremists to target opponents, including religious minorities such as and Ahmadis, rather than addressing genuine offenses. In lectures, he called for reforms including a , whereby individuals accused of inadvertent could apologize before a , leading to immediate case closure to prevent mob violence and protect lives. On the Ahmadiyya community, Mirza has explicitly condemned violent attacks against Ahmadis, including those by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on August 16, 2023, in Jaranwala, where mobs targeted Ahmadi places of worship and homes. He has stated that Ahmadis hold the same core belief in tauheed (divine oneness) as the Ahle Hadith sect, a position critics interpret as undermining Pakistan's constitutional declaration of Ahmadis as non-Muslims since the 1974 amendment. This view contributed to 2023 blasphemy charges against him under Sections 295-B and 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code for allegedly downplaying Ahmadi exclusion from the Muslim ummah, though the case was dismissed. Mirza has also critiqued specific Ahmadi doctrines, producing content framed as exposing Qadiani (a term for ) beliefs, while emphasizing opposition to sectarian fitna (discord) and violence over doctrinal disputes. His stance aligns with broader calls for Muslim unity, rejecting (declaring others apostates) and legal under blasphemy provisions, but draws fatwas from orthodox ulema who view any perceived leniency toward Ahmadis as heretical.

Blasphemy charges and arrests

In April 2023, a (FIR) was registered against Muhammad Ali Mirza under Section 295-C of the , which prescribes the death penalty or for insulting the Muhammad, based on complaints alleging his comments on the and his views on the Ahmadi community constituted . The case stemmed from content in his lectures and online videos, prompting protests by religious groups; however, the charges were subsequently quashed by a court. On August 26, 2025, Mirza was detained in Jhelum under Pakistan's Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance for 30 days, following complaints from Islamist organizations accusing him of blasphemy through derogatory remarks against sacred Islamic figures. He was formally charged under Section 295-C the following day, with the FIR lodged at the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) office in Rawalpindi, citing violations related to online content. On September 12, 2025, a granted the FIA a seven-day physical remand to investigate the allegations, after which Mirza was transferred to Adiala Jail in on September 18. The (CII) declared him guilty of on September 24, 2025, amplifying calls for strict enforcement amid ongoing legal proceedings. These charges reflect broader patterns in , where accusations under Sections 295-B and 295-C have led to over 1,500 cases since 1987, often initiated on complaints from religious hardliners and resulting in arrests without immediate conviction evidence.

Assassination attempts

On March 15, 2021, Muhammad Ali Mirza survived an assassination attempt at his Faizan-e-Islam in , , when an armed assailant entered the premises and fired shots, but Mirza escaped unharmed; police arrested the , identified as a local individual reportedly instigated by a , and filed charges. Following the incident, Mirza publicly stated that authorities had denied him despite prior threats, highlighting his vulnerability amid ongoing sectarian tensions. Earlier attempts include one in 2017, where an assailant targeted Mirza but failed, marking the first reported physical attack linked to his lectures challenging sectarian divisions. By August 2023, Mirza escaped a fourth attempt when a student intruded into his academy during a session, attempting to attack him directly; security personnel intervened, and the intruder was subdued without injuries to Mirza. Reports also reference an intervening incident in 2019, contributing to at least three survived attacks by that period, often attributed to opposition from orthodox clerical groups opposed to his non-sectarian advocacy. These attempts have occurred against a backdrop of persistent death threats, including armed confrontations by groups of ulema at his academy, prompting temporary detentions for amid fears of , as seen in police actions in 2025. Mirza has continued his public ministry despite such risks, with no successful recorded, though the frequency—escalating to claims of up to five or more by 2023—underscores the security challenges faced by reformist figures in 's polarized religious landscape.

Reception and Impact

Support from followers and reformist claims

Mirza's followers, predominantly urban youth and educated professionals in , support him for his emphasis on rational into Islamic texts, rejecting reliance on unverified clerical in favor of personal verification against the and authentic collections. They credit his profession and self-taught with providing a modern, evidence-based alternative to traditional ulema, whom many view as perpetuating outdated or contradictory interpretations for institutional gain. His refusal to solicit donations (chanda) and provision of free lectures and hospitality at his Jhelum academy further bolster his image as a selfless reformer dedicated to public education rather than personal enrichment. Supporters highlight Mirza's role in fostering Muslim unity by denouncing sectarian labels—such as Sunni, Shia, Deobandi, or Barelvi—as innovations alien to early , arguing that true adherence requires prioritizing primary sources over secondary scholarly traditions that divide . This non-sectarian stance resonates as a reformist corrective to Pakistan's of intra-Muslim , with followers praising his lectures for exposing how rival groups selectively cite texts to justify enmity rather than convergence on shared fundamentals. In his reformist claims, Mirza asserts that Islamic must derive exclusively from verifiable chains of narration in the and sahih , dismissing cultural accretions or weak narrations upheld by orthodox scholars as (innovation) that distort the faith's original purity. He advocates reviving the Prophet's through critical cross-examination of historical sources, including those from opposing sects, to eliminate contradictions and promote a unified ethical framework applicable to contemporary issues like and . Followers interpret this methodology as empowering individuals to bypass clerical monopolies, enabling direct access to religion's causal principles—such as and —over ritualistic or tribal loyalties. His approach, disseminated via online platforms reaching millions, positions him as a catalyst for intellectual revival, though critics from established seminaries contend it undermines scholarly consensus ().

Criticisms from orthodox scholars and fatwas

Orthodox Sunni scholars, particularly from Deobandi and other traditionalist institutions, have accused Muhammad Ali Mirza of lacking formal religious scholarship and promoting heterodox interpretations that undermine core Sunni doctrines, such as the unquestionable status of the Companions of the Prophet (sahaba) and adherence to established jurisprudential schools (madhabs). Critics contend that his background and self-taught approach lead to selective quoting of and , often to criticize revered historical figures like Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan and Yazid ibn Muawiya, whose roles in early Islamic conflicts are defended in orthodox narratives as legitimate caliphal authority rather than moral failings. Prominent Deobandi scholars, including , have issued public rebukes highlighting Mirza's alleged errors in Quranic recitation and rejection of aspects of , portraying his lectures as a deliberate challenge to scholarly consensus () and a source of fitna (discord) within . and others argue that Mirza's non-sectarian stance—critiquing Deobandi, Barelvi, and positions alike—masks inconsistencies, as he borrows views eclectically without rigorous usul al-fiqh training, potentially leading followers astray from Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah. Darul Uloom Deoband and affiliated muftis have issued fatwas deeming Mirza's teachings deviant, with specific condemnations from figures like Mufti Abulfazl Qasmi labeling his critiques of classical scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah as unfounded and disruptive to sectarian harmony. In 2025, Pakistan's (CII), comprising orthodox jurists, formally declared multiple statements from Mirza's videos as blasphemous (sabb al-rasul or related infractions), asserting they lacked any justifiable religious basis and warranted severe repercussions under Islamic law. These fatwas emphasize that Mirza's emphasis on and authentic over (imitation of madhabs) veers into (innovation) or even kufr by impugning prophetic traditions upheld by consensus. Such pronouncements from bodies like the CII and individual scholars like Mufti Muneeb ur-Rehman underscore a broader orthodox concern that Mirza's online influence amplifies unvetted opinions, eroding respect for credentialed ulema and fostering division, though proponents of the s maintain they stem from doctrinal fidelity rather than personal rivalry. No unified fatwa council has excommunicated him outright as murtad (apostate), but the cumulative scholarly opposition has fueled calls for his marginalization in religious discourse.

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