JI Emir urges Muslim unity, stronger stance on Palestine & Kashmir
Hafiz Naeem says the silence of Muslim countries on the ongoing genocide in Palestine amounts to indirect support for Israel
Says Pakistan must never recognize Israel
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that the silence of Muslim countries on the ongoing genocide in Palestine amounts to indirect support for Israel.
Addressing the National Consultation Conference organized by the Milli Yakjehti Council in Islamabad Wednesday, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman emphasized the urgent need for Muslim states to adopt a bold and principled stance on global Muslim causes, including Palestine and Kashmir.
“The situation in Palestine is not just a regional issue—it is a battle for the liberation of Al-Quds,” he stated. “Over 100 innocent Palestinians, including women and children, are being martyred daily under brutal Israeli bombings. Where are the so-called human rights champions of the West now?”
He strongly condemned the Abraham Accords and warned that any move by Pakistan towards normalization with Israel would be met with strong resistance. “Pakistan must never recognize Israel. Our founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, called Israel an illegitimate child of the West,” he reminded.
Highlighting the resilience of Hamas, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman declared, “This is a war of truth versus falsehood. Hamas has acted within the framework of international law. We must clearly and unconditionally stand with them. Pakistan should even consider allowing Hamas to open a diplomatic office.”
He criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump’s double standards, noting his swift response during Iran’s counterattacks on Israel, while remaining silent when India committed aggression in Kashmir. “Pakistan doesn’t need any mediation by Trump when United Nations resolutions on Kashmir already exist,” he said, reaffirming that no compromise would be accepted on the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
The JI chief demanded that the government publicly disclose what practical steps it has taken to eliminate interest (riba) from the economy. “There must be a strong and collective voice for the eradication of interest-based systems,” he urged.
He also warned against attempts to weaken or repeal the blasphemy laws and protect offenders under the guise of legal reform. “Any group or individual misusing these laws should be held accountable, but efforts to abolish or undermine them must be firmly resisted,” he said.
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman praised Iran for its bold stance against Israeli aggression and called for Muslim unity across ideological and national lines. “This is the time to awaken our rulers and stand with the oppressed—whether in Gaza or in Kashmir. Only a bold and sincere stance can restore the dignity and leadership of the Muslim Ummah.”