The general elections are around the corner and politicians are gearing up to attract voters from their respective constituencies. The politicians are meeting with their followers and making promises on how they will be the change this country needs.
This political year brings another ray of hope for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf, a party looking to place themselves this year in the Prime Minister’s seat. Imran Khan is ready to set foot in the battlefield and has done all that it takes to impress the locals.
A few days ago, Imran Khan also went to perform Umrah with his wife Bushra Maneka. The news was all over the local social media as well. In addition to his religious activities, shedding light on how he is praying for the locals to give him an opportunity, Imran Khan did not limit himself to performing Umrah only.
Alongside the Wife, Imran Khan Visited the Baba Fareed Mazaar
There was a cluster of media outside the Mazaar, capturing every movement of the visit. When Bushra Bibi and Imran Khan entered the Mazaar, they were down on their knees, which makes a lot of people wonder that the two bowed to the entrance for a shrine, which is regarded as shirk in Islam.
Here’s the video:
جب آپ کو ہوس لگ جائے تو پھر آپ کسی بھی حد تک جا سکتے ہیں ، آج مزاروں کی چوگھٹوں پر سجدے ، جانے کل کیا کریں گے ، i would rather not say anything more on this pic.twitter.com/scZSjFFmOf
— Dr Humma Saeef (@HummaSaif) June 28, 2018
Some People Believe That they Just Bowed Down to Kiss the Entrance, Which Is Not the Wrong Thing to Do When Entering a Religious Outlet
That is being said how Imran Khan quickly got up once he got down on his knees:
ہو سکتا ہےُ پنکی صاحبہ سجدہ کر رہی ہیں اور خان صاحب صرف چوم رہیں ہین چوگھٹ کو پر مجھے تو یہ ایک quick سجدہ لگ رہا ہے ، باقی اللہ زیادہ جانتا ہے
— Dr Humma Saeef (@HummaSaif) June 28, 2018
ذرا غور کیجئے شائد مجھے مغالطہ ہوا ہے، بشری بی بی کا واضح نہیں مگر خان صاحب نے سجدہ نہیں کیا بلکہ چوکھٹ چومی ہے۔ اب یہ چومنا ٹھیک ہے یا نہیں میں کچھ کہہ نہیں سکتا۔ مگر میرے ناقص مشاہدے میں یہ سجدہ نہیں ہے۔
— مینگوآدمی (@iMangoAdmi) June 28, 2018
The Confusion Has Caused An Outrage On Social Media With Many Believing that Khan Was Bowing Down to the Shrine
A few weeks before the elections, this definitely doesn’t play right for Imran Khan
Someone's religious beliefs are none of my business but Sajda at a shrine by @ImranKhanPTI is disturbing
— Mubashir Zaidi (@Xadeejournalist) June 28, 2018
And you are being corrected here, sir!
Someone's religious beliefs are none of my business b̷u̷t̷ ̷S̷a̷j̷d̷a̷ ̷a̷t̷ ̷a̷ ̷s̷h̷r̷i̷n̷e̷ ̷b̷y̷ ̷@̷I̷m̷r̷a̷n̷K̷h̷a̷n̷P̷T̷I̷ ̷i̷s̷ ̷d̷i̷s̷t̷u̷r̷b̷i̷n̷g̷.̷
— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) June 28, 2018
This Makes Sense
Just saw the video of Imran Khan's visit to Baba Farid’s shrine. He just kissed the doorstep of the shrine before entering it. I don't know what 'you' all trying to sell here. Do you know what a Sajdah looks like? Do you know the history of 'Nuri' and 'Bahishti' darwaza? STOP!
— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) June 28, 2018
LOOOL What!
Next : Imran Khan walking on burning coals in Muharram to get Shia votes.
— Zameer Maan (@ZameerMaan) June 28, 2018
Guys, go easy on Imran Khan. There are things a husband has to do to please his wife. I have a husband and I know how to twist him around my little finger.
Nice and caring husbands deserve sympathy, not scorn!
— Baji Please (@BajiPlease) June 28, 2018
Jokes Aside, This Needs to Be Preached
Imran Khan's faith and the rituals he observes and respects are between him and Allah.
It would only become an issue if he starts to impose his religious beliefs on anyone else, or demand in a position of power that his way should be accepted and followed by others.
— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) June 28, 2018
THIS!
Criticising Imran Khan for his views, political decisions and lack of a plan is one thing, but ridiculing him for his religious beliefs is certainly not on. Faith is a personal matter. Whatever path you choose for your spiritual journey – if harmless – is nobody else's business
— Bilal Farooqi (@bilalfqi) June 28, 2018
While people debate on whether this was a Sajda or a kiss on the ground, how Islam calls religious activities the personal matter between Allah and His follower needs to be accounted her for.
However, for Imran Khan and his position in the upcoming elections, this will be played negatively by the opposition parties and their followers.
