In preparation for Muharram, the district administration of Islamabad has imposed a ban on 27 religious scholars from various sects, preventing them from delivering sermons and speeches throughout the holy month. This action follows recommendations from Islamabad police.
Among the notable scholars affected by the ban are Maulana Abdul Aziz, Maulana Abdul Razaq, Qari Waseem Abbasi, and Rizwan Saifi. Additionally, figures like Allama Shafa Najafi, Allama Tahir Ashraf, Maulana Muhammad Ilyas, and Abdul Khaliq are also included in the list.
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The administration’s decision is aimed at ensuring peace and security during Muharram, a period known for increased religious activities and gatherings. In Rawalpindi, similar measures include enforcing Section 144 to prohibit the storage of building materials and parking of vehicles along the routes of Muharram processions in the twin city.
Furthermore, the interior ministry has approved the deployment of military personnel at the request of provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This deployment is intended to help maintain law and order throughout the country during this holy month.
