Faisal Mosque imam directed not to speak on political issues in his sermons

The imam of Faisal Mosque Islamabad has been directed to desist from speaking on political issues or even seeking Allah’s guidance for the rulers of the country during his Friday sermons.

The instructions were passed by the rector of the Saudi-funded International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) following a complaint by an intelligence agency.
“I have advised the imam not to indulge in political issues as Faisal Mosque is for all Muslims irrespective of their political and religious affiliations,” Dr Masoom Yasinzai said.
He said he took the step after a complaint by a spy agency that the imam during his recent Friday sermon had sought Allah’s guidance for the rulers.