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Mufti Taqi Usmani Calls for National Unity and Economic Independence in Karachi Speech
Mufti Taqi Usmani urges Pakistanis to unite for economic independence and justice. He criticizes reliance on the IMF and Western ideals, calling for a grassroots movement for change.
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by News Desk
2024-07-20
Mufti Taqi Usmani Calls for National Unity and Economic Independence in Karachi Speech

Renowned Islamic scholar and Sheikh Al-Hadith Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani delivered a stirring speech in Karachi, emphasizing the need for national unity and economic independence. Addressing a gathering, Mufti Usmani voiced concerns over electoral rigging and urged the public to stand up for their rights to compel the government to take corrective actions.

Mufti Usmani highlighted the pervasive influence of Western ideals across various aspects of life in Pakistan, lamenting the lack of progress in infrastructure development, such as the incomplete path to Lake Saif-ul-Muluk and the outdated British-era railway lines.

"The question is, where did the mistake take place, where is the root? We are the slaves of the IMF, as a result of which our children are in debt today," he said. Mufti Usmani expressed doubts about achieving an Islamic system through the current political framework and called for a revolution driven by the people rather than the government.

He pointed out the ongoing political and economic crises, describing the widespread despair among the populace. Stressing the pivotal role of the business community, Mufti Usmani urged entrepreneurs to lead by example, especially in supporting causes like Palestine, and to refrain from using imported goods to combat economic dependency.

"Think tanks in the world consider long-term policies, we raise slogans of rigging in every election," he noted. Mufti Usmani advocated for a movement against imported products, particularly those from nations hostile to Muslims, suggesting that mutual unity and consensus among traders could significantly mitigate this issue.

He criticized the country's reliance on foreign exchange and the IMF's interference, which prevents import bans. "We are slaves in the political system, not free," he declared, calling for a mass movement to achieve true independence.

Regarding interest, Mufti Usmani emphasized the eradication of poverty through the proper distribution of zakat and advocated for the gradual Islamization of the financial system. He noted that Islamic banking, despite offering lower returns than interest-based systems, aligns with Sharia principles and is supervised by scholars and the State Bank’s Sharia audit department.

Mufti Usmani concluded by warning against complacency towards sin, particularly usury, which he described as an externally imposed system. He called for a phased approach to fully implement Islamic financial principles in Pakistan.
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