The TikTok sensation, Hareem Shah, recently sparked controversy on Twitter with her scathing remarks directed towards three influential religious & Govt personalities in Pakistan, Mufti Qavi, Fazal ur Rehman & Rana Sanaullah.
In a series of tweets, Hareem Shah launched a scathing attack on Mufti Qavi after he made a statement declaring the ‘Nikkah’ marriage of the former Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his third wife, Bushra Bibi, as ‘null and void.’ She posted a video alongside her tweet where she could be seen slapping the religious leader in a bedroom setting. She stated that this was her reaction to his comments regarding Imran Khan.
‘جعلی مفتی’ عبدل قوی نے اپنے حالیہ انٹرویوز میں بکواس کی کہ خان صاحب کا نکاح غیرشرعی تھا
یہ رہا میرا اس غیرشرعی آدمی کو جواب👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/m68dGKvkB5
— Hareem Shah (@_Hareem_Shah) May 13, 2023
Before that, she threaten Rana Sanaullah regarding the internet outage that occurred in Pakistan and then release a video message for him stated, “رانا جی کو بہت شوق ہے لوگوں کو ننگا کرکے دیکھنے کا لیکن اب کہیں خود ہی ننگے نہ ہو جائیں۔”
رانا جی کو بہت شوق ہے لوگوں کو ننگا کرکے دیکھنے کا لیکن اب کہیں خود ہی ننگے نہ ہو جائیں۔@RanaSanaullahPK pic.twitter.com/cx2J45bYRd
— Hareem Shah (@_Hareem_Shah) May 12, 2023
In a follow-up tweet posted a day after her previous statement, Hareem Shah issued a warning to Molana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, accusing him of engaging in corrupt practices and maintaining illicit relationships.
She declared that she would share a video message for the religious leader at 11 a.m. on May 15, in which she would expose him in front of the Pakistani public and reveal his true character to the masses.
مولانا فضل الرحمان کے لیے کل صبح 11 بجے اہم وڈیو پیغام جاری کروں گی، وقت آگیا پاکستانی عوام اس ڈھونگی عیاش مولانا کے بھی برے کرتوت جان لے۔
— Hareem Shah (@_Hareem_Shah) May 14, 2023
Hareem Shah’s tweets have elicited mixed reactions from social media users. While some applaud her for speaking out against powerful men who abuse their authority, others have criticized her for making unverified allegations and defaming respected religious leaders.
The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in Pakistan regarding the role of social media in shaping public discourse and holding individuals in power accountable. While some view social media as a potent tool for exposing corruption and abuse of power, others argue that it can also be misused to spread false information and defame individuals without due process.
Mufti Qavi has faced similar accusations in the past, including his alleged involvement in the murder of social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch in 2016. Molana Fazlur Rehman has also been criticized for his political maneuvers and close ties to the military establishment.
It remains to be seen whether Hareem Shah’s allegations will result in any legal action against Mufti Qavi or Molana Fazlur Rehman, or if they will be dismissed as baseless claims. Nonetheless, the incident underscores the power dynamics at play in Pakistan’s religious and political landscape and highlights the importance of greater accountability and transparency.
