Summary of Key Findings:
We open with the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS)—their March 28, 2025 fatwā declared “jihad against the occupation is an individual obligation upon every capable Muslim,” and called on “Muslim governments to intervene immediately”. Renowned jurist Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, former SC judge, publicly endorsed this ruling, reaffirming that armed jihad for Gaza is farḍ ʿayn and farḍ kifāyah for capable states. Against this backdrop, United Ummah demands a binding fatwā:
> “If Parliament fails to pass and implement the bill deploying the Pakistani Army to Palestine, then voting for its leaders is as ḥarām as voting for Netanyahu.”
We’ve already secured a preliminary mosque‑level fatwā against individuals neglecting fardh jihad (It is not in written form yet). Our next phase uses that, plus the IUMS and Usmani fatwās, to compel senior ʿulamāʾ to issue our targeted ruling on official letterhead—mobilizing both digital and in‑person networks.
1. Objective
1.1 Primary Demand
Legislation:
Parliament must pass and implement a bill to do military interventions and strategic measures till enough chances are created for deployment of Pakistan’s Army to Palestine.
Binding Fatwā:
> “If Parliament does not pass and execute this bill, voting for its leaders is as ḥarām as voting for Netanyahu.”
Scriptural Basis:
Obedience to authority:
> “O you who believe! Obey Allāh and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you…” (Q 4:59) .
Consultation mandate:
> “So ask those who have knowledge, if you do not know.” (Q 16:43) .
Judgment by revelation:
> “And whoever does not judge by what Allāh has revealed—those are the disbelievers.” (Q 5:44) .
1.2 Recent Developments Strengthening Our Cause:
- An international fatwa of jihad was recently issued, stating that when a nation has the power, engaging in jihad to support Palestine is fardh on Muslim countries.
- Major scholars such as Mufti Taqi Usmani and other prominent ulemas have endorsed this fatwa, clarifying that while armed jihad is fardh on capable nations, it is obligatory on Pakistan’s leaders.
- These fatwas provide an authoritative backing to our campaign and give our demand for accountability even greater religious and moral weight.
1.3 Preliminary Mosque-Level Fatwā
Action Taken: United Ummah’s core team visited local mosques and personally pressed resident muftis, securing a fatwā declaring:
> “Whoever upon whom jihad is farḍ ʿayn neglects it, voting for them is ḥarām.”
(It is not in written form yet)
Limitation: This ruling addresses individuals’ obligation, not yet governmental leadership.
Hadith Reminder:
> “Indeed, the scholars are the heirs of the Prophets; the Prophets leave no dinar or dirham—only knowledge.” (Tirmidhi 2682) .
2. Methodology
Phase 1: Digital Outreach & Initial Mobilization
Social Media Launch:
An official campaign account, “unitedummahofficials,” has been established.
The account has collaborated with low and high-follower influencers and pages already advocating for justice in the context of the Palestinian crisis.
Mass DM Campaign:
Our initial digital outreach focused on mass DMing a selected ulema (targeting one at a time) to create focused pressure.
Core Group Formation:
Based on responses, we built a group of active participants from those who demonstrated commitment to our cause.
Quality Assurance:
Each participant in our campaign must submit proof of their engagement via dedicated submission forms.
Only quality, active participants will be retained in the strategy group; inactivity will lead to removal.
Phase 2: Network Strengthening
Collaborations with High-Follower Influencers:
With the initial group in place, our next step is to expand our outreach by collaborating with high-follower influencers and pages who are vocal about the Palestine issue.
These partnerships will amplify our message and enlarge our network, providing broader support for our demands.
Collaborating with Personalities who can connect us with ulemas :
Through Targeted comments, video posts, story mentions and emails we will reach out to unique personalities who can help us get in contact with the ulemas who have the authority to give us the detailed fatwa without any loop holes.
On‑Ground Mosque Visits:
Going to Local Mosques and Mobilizing all the local ulemas and muftis to strengthen up and join us for the issuance of fatwa and passing of the bill. Join us for Palestine!
Phase 3: Securing the Fatwa and Uniting the Ulema
Unified Outreach to Ulemas:
- Following the expansion of our network, we will target additional ulemas one-by-one.
- Our approach will be to demonstrate widespread support through both digital proofs (e.g., DM screenshots, video documentation) and evidence of local engagement.
- The personalities will play the key role for connecting us with the ulemas.
Issuance of the Fatwa:
With pressure mounting from both our online and on-ground actions, we will petition the ulemas to issue the fatwa that links government accountability with the moral obligation:
> “If Parliament fails to pass and implement the deployment bill, voting for its leaders is as ḥarām as voting for Netanyahu.”
Uniting all the ʿUlamāsʾ:
After Every Ulama and mufti From every Firqah who have the authority to give the fatwa gives us the fatwa then our next step is to unite all those ulemas and muftis irrespective of their firqahs and make them collaborate and join forces for the sake of Palestine !
Invoke Prophetic encouragement of knowledge:
> “When Allah wills good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of religion.” (Bukhari & Muslim) .
Emphasize Shura (consultation):
> “And consult them in the matter. And when you decide, then rely upon Allah.” (Q 3:159) .
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For acting on this bill it is mandatory to understand the flow of Fatwa issuance and passing of the bill which is given below 👇
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3. Procedural Foundations
3.1 Six‑Stage Fatwā Issuance Cycle in Pakistan
1. Istiftaʾ Submission: An individual or institution submits a written or oral query (istiftaʾ) to a recognized Darul Ifta (fatwa department)—for example, at Jamia Binoria or Darul Uloom Karachi .
2. Registration & Allocation: The Darul Ifta records the query, assigns it a reference number, and allocates it to a mufti whose expertise matches the topic .
3. Analytical Phases:
Al‑Taṣwīr (Problem Description):
Clarify the factual and legal context of the query.
Al‑Takīyf (Adaptation):
Gather relevant sources—Qur’an, Hadith, Ijmāʾ, Qiyās, and school‑specific manuals—and contextualize them.
Al‑Ḥukm (Legal Reasoning):
Weigh precedents, analogies, and consensus within the scholar’s madhhab.
Al‑Iftāʾ (Final Ruling) :
Formulate the final ruling, ensuring alignment with Sharia principles and public interest .
4. Peer Review:
For major or contentious fatwas, a council of senior muftis may review and debate the draft, achieving broader scholarly consensus before finalization.
5. Issuance & Publication:
The mufti signs the ruling, which is stamped on official letterhead, then delivered to the questioner and often published in fatwa journals or online portals (e.g., FatwaOnline, Jamia Binoria’s portal) .
6. Archiving & Follow‑Up:
Each fatwa is archived for reference. In cases where implementation raises further questions, follow‑up fatwas may be issued to clarify or update the ruling.
3.2 Eight‑Step Parliamentary Process in Pakistan
1. Origination (Art 70):
A bill may originate in either the National Assembly or Senate, except money bills which must start in the Assembly .
2. First Reading:
The bill’s title and objectives are read; members receive copies but no debate occurs at this stage .
3. Committee Stage:
It is referred to a standing or select committee for detailed examination, stakeholder hearings, and drafting of amendments .
4. Second Reading:
The general principles and policy merits are debated in the full House; further amendments may be proposed.
5. Committee of Whole House: Clause‑by‑clause scrutiny allows detailed debate on each provision and precise wording.
6. Third Reading & Passage:
A final debate on the complete bill is held, followed by a vote. A simple majority is required.
7. Other House / Joint Sitting:
If passed, the bill moves to the other House, undergoing similar readings and committee review.
If the second House rejects or fails to pass within ninety days, a joint sitting may be summoned to resolve the deadlock .
8. Presidential Assent (Art 75):
Within thirty days, the President must assent, veto (return for reconsideration), or allow the bill to become law by inaction. A returned bill, if re‑passed, must be assented to .
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After reading this a question will be prompted to your mind that is there any chance that after the fatwa the bill will be passed! For that answer you can look into the history of how in the past with the pressurizing of Ulemas the Parliment had passed the bill countless times. For these historic events read below 👇
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4. Historical Cases of Ulema‑Driven Legislation
A. 1979 Hudood Ordinances
General Zia’s Islamization drive—backed by ulema conferences—introduced hudud punishments into the PPC, criminalizing adultery, rape (as zina bil‑jabr), and homosexuality (liwāt) under Sharia penalties .
B. 1980s Blasphemy Law Amendments
Between 1980–86, multiple ordinances added Sections 298‑A (offending Prophet’s family), 295‑B (Qur’an desecration), 298‑B/C (Ahmadi restrictions), and 295‑C (Prophet blasphemy punishable by death), all enacted by presidential decree after ulema pressure .
C. 2006 Women’s Protection Bill
In November 2006, amid feminist and human‑rights lobbying and despite Islamist parties’ protests, parliament amended the Zina Ordinance to:
Shift rape trials to secular courts with modern evidentiary rules
Remove mandatory four‑witness requirement and protect victims from charge of adultery
The bill passed 188–0 in the NA and faced Senate approval .
D. 2020–21 “Tauheen‑e‑Risalat” Resolutions
October 2020: Both Houses unanimously condemned re‑publication of blasphemous cartoons in France and urged recall of the French ambassador .
April 2021: TLP‑led protests led to a government pledge to table a resolution on expelling the envoy; talks ended when Parliament agreed to discuss it .
E. Other Notable Events
2018 Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act: Passed under civil‑society pressure—though with limited ulema interference, it marks continuing legal evolution.
5. Scriptural & Prophetic Guidance
Justice & Witnessing:
> “O you who believe, stand firm for Allah as witnesses in justice; do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just.” (Q 5:8) .
Consultation & Mercy:
> “And those whose affair is [determined by] consultation among themselves…” (Q 42:38) .
Path of Knowledge:
> “Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” (Muslim 2699) .
Divine Favor via Understanding:
> “If Allah wills good for someone, He grants him understanding of the religion.” (Bukhari 71; Muslim 1037) .
6. General FAQ
1. What makes a fatwā binding?
Only if it is adopted by the Federal Shariat Court (whose decisions are binding on all lower courts) or codified into statute by Parliament. Otherwise, it remains advisory.
2. Who may issue a valid fatwā?
A qualified faqīh who has completed advanced studies in uṣūl al‑fiqh at a recognized institution (e.g., Al‑Azhar, Darul Uloom), and who holds formal authorization to issue fatwās.
3. How long does legislation take?
In Pakistan, a typical bill moves from first reading through committee scrutiny, second/third readings, inter‑house consideration, and presidential assent in 3–6 months.
4. What if senior ulema refuse?
Escalate via public petitions, digital and mosque‑based campaigns, and invoke Qur’an 16:43—
> “So ask those who have knowledge if you do not know.”.
5. How can supporters help?
- Share fatwā drafts through official Darul Ifta apps/portals (e.g., Jamia Binoria’s Fatwa App).
- DM key muftīs concise briefs on social media.
- Attend mosque visits to apply in‑person pressure.
- Lobby MPs during committee hearings with printed fatwā excerpts.
7. Expected Results
Short‑Term:
- Public issuance of our demanded fatwā by top ʿulamāʾ.
- Surge in digital and on‑ground activism.
Long‑Term:
- Parliamentary passage and implementation of the deployment bill.
- Establishment of a durable fatwā‑accountability model.
- A unified Ummah demonstrating religious and moral leverage.
8. Current Progress
Influencer Partnerships:
Collaborated with high followers influencers to spread our plan to wider audience.
Activist communities Partnerships:
Collaborated with activists which are already working for a likewise plan so we can get to the same page and work as a united ummah for the sake of Palestine!
Mosque Engagement: Core team secured preliminary fatwā from local muftis. Declares neglect of fardh jihad renders voting ḥarām (individual focus).
(It is not in written form yet)
9. Next Steps
1. Finalize Hardcopy Fatwā:
Print the drafted demand on official letterhead.
2. Leverage IUMS & Mufti Taqi Usmani Fatwās:
Present combined rulings to senior ʿulamāʾ.
3. Broker Scholarly Introductions:
Enlist public figures to connect us with top councils.
4. Publish & Mobilize:
Release the new fatwā widely; sustain digital and ground campaigns.
