Maulana Tariq Jameel is an influential religious Islamic scholar. A local and international icon, who has earned recognition and fame due to hisdistinguishable personality traits and fine knowledge. Tariq Jameel , aged 60 hails from Mian Chunnu area of Punjab. He had went to King Edward University to pursue MBBS but later her friends circle that majorly comprised of Tableeghi Jamaat turned him to an scholar. He later made his mind to learn the Islamic teachings in details. He holds master in Arabics, Quran, Shariah, Fiqh, Tasawwuf and logic.
His father was a known agriculturist of the time who lived a modest life. His captivating personality with mesmerizing voice and fine delivery of Islamic knowledge make him a distinctive religious figure. Tariq Jameel emphasis the believers to ask for repentance. He is a man who is against violence, non-sectarian Islam.
The known figures under his influence have became staunch believers, including Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saeed Anwar, Muhammad Yusuf (former Yusuf Youhana),Saqlain Mushtaq, Mushtaq Ahmed , Saleem Malik and none other than the singer turned scholar, Junaid Jamshed.
During the meeting of the known figures, Amir Khan’s wife phoned him and asked where he was. Amir replied that he is chatting with few men. Kiran, the wife asked that what him to forget his wife and children on which Khan said that he would tell the details as he gets home.
Tariq Jamil says that we look to help people who are far from religious teachings and are deviated from right path. He says that he had been taught by his teachers to love those who are far from ALLAH. Our work is to put our efforts, rest is up to them, he added.
It is pertinent here to mention that the Bollywood actor Amir Khan, Junaid Jamshed and the Pakistani star cricketer Shahid Afridi met with each other last year over the performance of pilgrimage in Makkah.