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Munir Shakir is a Pakistani militant, Islamic cleric and founder of the Deobandi jihadist terrorist group Lashkar-e-Islam.

Early life

Shakir was born in 1969 into a Pashtun family of the Khattak clan in the Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.^[1]

Radio ministry

Shakir became known after he moved to Bara tehsil, Khyber Agency, where he established an FM pirate radio station. Using this vehicle, he began to promote his religious beliefs, based in Deobandi theology. Among his more controversial pronouncements was his alleged statement that opium is halal, provided it is produced and used for medical purposes.^[2]^[3]

Shakir worked in Kurram Agency until 2004, when he was ejected by tribal elders following a mosque bombing.^[4]

Enmity with Pir Saifur Rahman

In 2005, Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak, a supporter of the more moderate Hanafi Barelvi school of Islam, established his own FM pirate radio station to compete with Shakir's station. Rivalry between the two clerics increased, causing tribal elders to denounce the two in December 2005 for fomenting sectarian tension. Both clerics then went into hiding, with Shakir handing control of his radio station and Lashkar-e-Islam organization to Mangal Bagh. The hostilities peaked around 29 March 2006, when "hundreds" of Shakir's followers gathered in the Badshahkili neighborhood of Bara tehsil to attack Rahman's followers.^[5]

Role in Lashkar-e-Islam

In 2004, Shakir founded the organization Lashkar-e-Islam. Shortly thereafter, he was ejected from Bara tehsil, and turned over control of the organization to local driver Mangal Bagh.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Behuria, Ashok (27 June 2006). "Million Mutinies in Pakistan's Tribal Areas". Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses.
^ Ghafar Ali Khan Pro-Taliban Group HQ Destroyed Near Peshawar Newsvine.com 29 May 2007.
^ According to the Indian Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Shakir's statements on opium were printed in the Indian Express of 22 January 2005
^ Shamim Shahid Call for action against gun-toting supporters of Pro-Taleban cleric Archived 2012-02-19 at the Wayback Machine Khaleej Times, 1 Apr 2006
^ Sonya Fatah FM Mullahs Columbia Journalism Review August 2006

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[1] Behuria, Ashok (27 June 2006). "Million Mutinies in Pakistan's Tribal Areas". Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses.

[2] Ghafar Ali Khan Pro-Taliban Group HQ Destroyed Near Peshawar Newsvine.com 29 May 2007.

[3] According to the Indian Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Shakir's statements on opium were printed in the Indian Express of 22 January 2005

[4] Shamim Shahid Call for action against gun-toting supporters of Pro-Taleban cleric Archived 2012-02-19 at the Wayback Machine Khaleej Times, 1 Apr 2006

[5] Sonya Fatah FM Mullahs Columbia Journalism Review August 2006

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 {{Infobox military person
 | name          = Munir Shakir
-| allegiance    = Chinar Masjid and Jamia Farooqia
+| allegiance    = Lashkar-e-Islam
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+'''Munir Shakir''' is a [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] militant, Islamic [[Ulama|cleric]] and founder of the [[Deobandi jihadism|Deobandi jihadist]] terrorist group [[Lashkar-e-Islam]].
-'''Mufti Munir Shakir''' (b. Sep 4, 1969) is a religious leader from Khyber Agency, known for promoting peace. His contributions include founding Chinar Masjid and Jamia Farooqia. Educated in Karachi, he earned an honorary doctorate in 2003. From 1997-2000, his efforts fostered unity, preventing sectarian conflicts in the region.
 ==Early life==
+Shakir was born in 1969 into a [[Pashtun]] family of the [[Khattak]] clan in the [[Karak District]] of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Behuria|first=Ashok|date=27 June 2006|title=Million Mutinies in Pakistan's Tribal Areas|url=https://www.idsa.in/idsastrategiccomments/MillionMutiniesinPakistansTribalAreas_AKBehuria_270606|website=[[Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses]]}}</ref>
-Mufti Munir Shakir son of Molana Rahmat Khan, born on September 4, 1969, in Karam Agency, village Makhai Zai, is a prominent religious figure known for his efforts in promoting peace and harmony in the Khyber Agency region. This article details his early life, education, and the significant role he played in establishing and leading various organizations aimed at fostering unity and eliminating internal hostilities.
-[[Pashtun]] family of the [[Khattak]] clan in the [[Karak District]] of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Youtube |first=Channel |date=28 Dec 2023 |title=Official youtube channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/@muftimunirshakirofficial |website=[[Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses]]}}</ref>
-== Early Life and Education ==
-Mufti Munir Shakir received his early education at Government High School Makhai Zai. His pursuit of religious education led him to Karachi, where he obtained a first division in the secondary examination from Jamia Al-Binori Town branch Saharab Goth, under the supervision of Allama Banuri. Continuing his studies at Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi Korangi, he achieved first division in the Alimiyya course (equivalent to M.A.) under the guidance of President of Jamia Farooqia, Fazil Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Saleemullah Khan. Furthering his studies, he pursued postgraduate studies (P.G.D.) in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) under the supervision of Mufti Azam Pakistan Mufti Rashid Ahmed Ludhianvi at Jamiatul Rashid Karachi.
-== Contributions to Education and Welfare ==
-Upon completing his studies, Mufti Munir Shakir returned to his homeland and founded Chinar Masjid in Karam Agency. He also established a madrasa named Jamia Farooqia. In recognition of his personal capabilities, Jamia Al-Ghaz Al-Arabiya Al-Maftooha Pakistan awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2003.
-From 1997 to 2000, Mufti Munir Shakir worked tirelessly on rectifying the beliefs and practices of the public, and remarkably, during this period, there was no sectarian conflict between Shia and Sunni communities.
-== Establishment of Welfare Organizations ==
-In 2003, the political administration in Bara, Khyber Agency, established a welfare organization named Amr Bil Maroof Nahi Anil Munkar to eliminate internal hostilities among the public. Facing continuous failures, Mufti Sahib was called to make the organization successful. Through effective negotiations in less than a year, the organization gained public support, and no sectarian strife occurred between Shia and Sunni during this time.
-== Conflict with Saif-ur-Rahman Afghani ==
-In Bara, Khyber Agency, a peer named Saif-ur-Rahman Afghani had been promoting his ideology of militancy for the past 33 years. He declared every group within the Muslim community as non-believers and orchestrated killings through his disciples. Tragically, among his victims were 18 individuals associated with the Tablighi Jamaat, who had come from Mianwali.
+==Radio ministry==
-It is essential to note that Pir Saif ur Rahman's group was responsible for the murders of Malak Mazhar Khan and Maulana Amir-ul-Rahman, adding another layer of tragedy to the complex situation in Khyber Agency.
+Shakir became known after he moved to [[Bara tehsil]], [[Khyber Agency]], where he established an FM [[pirate radio]] station.  Using this vehicle, he began to promote his religious beliefs, based in [[Deobandi]] theology.  Among his more controversial pronouncements was his alleged statement that opium is [[halal]], provided it is produced and used for medical purposes.<ref>Ghafar Ali Khan [http://khyberpost.newsvine.com/_news/2007/05/29/744381-pro-taliban-group-hq-destroyed-near-peshawar Pro-Taliban Group HQ Destroyed Near Peshawar] Newsvine.com 29 May 2007.</ref><ref>According to the Indian Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Shakir's statements on opium were printed in the Indian Express of 22 January 2005</ref>
+Shakir worked in [[Kurram Agency]] until 2004, when he was ejected by tribal elders following a mosque bombing.<ref>Shamim Shahid [http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2006/April/subcontinent_April1.xml&section=subcontinent&col= Call for action against gun-toting supporters of Pro-Taleban cleric] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219133212/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data%2Fsubcontinent%2F2006%2FApril%2Fsubcontinent_April1.xml&section=subcontinent&col= |date=2012-02-19 }} Khaleej Times, 1 Apr 2006</ref>[[File:Rwpgraf.JPG|200px|thumb|Anti-Munir Shakir slogan in Rawalpindi]]
-== Establishment of Lashkar-e-Islam ==
-Mufti Munir Shakir's followers began spreading in Khyber, leading to Saif-ur-Rahman launching a campaign against Mufti Sahib. In response, on December 8, 2005, all tribes gathered to form a peaceful organization named Lashkar-e-Islam, with Mufti Sahib as its founder and first Amir.
+==Enmity with Pir Saifur Rahman==
-The organization successfully restored peace and entered into a truce with Saif-ur-Rahman, who was expelled from the region in early 2006. Unfortunately, the administration, under Governor Khalil ur Rehman, exiled Mufti Munir Shakir on February 15, 2006. Despite Mufti's concerns about potential misuse by his organization's members, the governor insisted on his departure.
+In 2005, [[Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak]], a supporter of the more moderate [[Hanafi]] [[Barelvi]] school of Islam, established his own FM [[pirate radio]] station to compete with Shakir's station.  Rivalry between the two clerics increased, causing tribal elders to denounce the two in December 2005 for fomenting sectarian tension.  Both clerics then went into hiding, with Shakir handing control of his radio station and [[Lashkar-e-Islam]] organization to [[Mangal Bagh]].  The hostilities peaked around 29 March 2006, when "hundreds" of Shakir's followers gathered in the Badshahkili neighborhood of Bara tehsil to attack Rahman's followers.<ref>Sonya Fatah [http://cjrarchives.org/issues/2006/4/fatah.asp FM Mullahs] ''Columbia Journalism Review'' August 2006</ref>
+==Role in Lashkar-e-Islam==
-== Legacy and Impact ==
-Upon leaving, Mufti Sahib appointed Haji Misri Gul as his successor. However, with the connivance of the governor and the administration, Misri Gul was ousted, and Haji Mangal Bagh was appointed as the new Amir in May 2006. Mufti Munir Shakir's organization, which had remained non-violent until his departure, faced accusations of terrorism after he was no longer in control.
+In 2004, Shakir founded the organization [[Lashkar-e-Islam]]. Shortly thereafter, he was ejected from [[Bara tehsil]], and turned over control of the organization to local driver [[Mangal Bagh]].{{fact|date=January 2023}}
-Despite the challenges and controversies, Mufti Munir Shakir's legacy is one of promoting peace, unity, and harmony in a region that had been plagued by internal hostilities. His efforts to eliminate sectarian strife and establish organizations dedicated to welfare and conflict resolution have left a lasting impact on the community.
 ==References==