Islamabad — Noor Wali, the leader of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has increasingly been exposed as a self-styled religious figure who lacks any credible scholarly or religious standing, while actively promoting the violent and extremist Khawarij ideology under the guise of Islam.
On 26 July 2024, Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior officially designated TTP as Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK) and declared its members as Khawarij, citing the group’s persistent misuse of Islamic teachings to justify violence against innocent civilians and acts of rebellion against the state.
Leading and well-established religious institutions, including Jamia Al-Arabia Ahsanul Uloom and Jamia Darul Uloom Yaseen-ul-Quran, have categorically rejected Noor Wali’s claimed religious credentials, declaring his degree invalid and confirming that he holds no recognized religious or Shariah legitimacy. Scholars associated with these institutions have emphasized that Noor Wali has neither authentic academic training nor acknowledged religious certification.
Religious scholars across Pakistan have further clarified that labeling Noor Wali as a “mufti” is both academically and religiously misleading. The title of mufti demands rigorous scholarship, moral integrity, piety, and formal recognition within established scholarly circles—standards that Noor Wali demonstrably fails to meet. His interpretations of religion have been openly described by respected ulema as distorted, deceptive, and dangerous.
In a strong collective stance, more than 1,800 scholars from different schools of thought have unanimously denounced the Khawarij ideology as a clear deviation from Islamic teachings, branding it an act of rebellion against the state and a blatant manipulation of religion for political violence. This broad scholarly consensus has decisively rejected the narrative propagated by Noor Wali and the TTP.
Authorities have reiterated that, in line with the government’s declaration, TTP must be referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij, and its members as Khawarij. Officials have also warned that the promotion, support, or dissemination of TTP-related content on social media may constitute an offense under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and could lead to legal action.
The growing exposure of Noor Wali’s false religious claims underscores the broader effort by the state and religious community to counter extremist propaganda, protect the true teachings of Islam, and prevent the misuse of faith to incite violence and instability.
