Re: Time to drop the term "Maulana" and start using the term "Mullah"
Mr. Vs Maulana
People opposing the word Maulana are the victim of a recent "Fitna" in Pakistan. The word is in use from last 300 years and was never questioned by any and now some college graduates started showing their knowledge of arabic language and Islam by questioning everything.
An effort to degrade Ulema in sub continent is not a new one. It started during British Raj. One example is the use of turban. Gora people knew that all Ulema wear tutban. Just to bring their significance down in the front of public, they ordered all the Waiters in big hotels and in railway dining cars, all chowkidars in govt. buildings to start wearing them.
This new thing about why can’t we call them Mr. is not an opinion, its an effort. They did it in Turkey, Bhutto did that in Pakistan to achieve the same result, namely bring all Ulema’s to the level of common man. I am surprised that no one mentioned the usage of word “SIR”. I think we should respectfully reserve that for Rushdie.
I am not pro-taliban or Jamaati or JUI supporter and one can have political views against them. But when people bring Wafaq and qualified mufti’s in conversation without even knowing about them, that bothers me.
I am not against any body forming an opinion against anyone. But forming an opinion based on Jang Akhbar and U-tube videos is a proof of narrow mindedness and stupidity.
At the end, if you think that it’s the right thing to do than its OK with me. But remember, as a Muslim we believe that right and wrong has no value unless it helps you to be successful in Akhirat (after life). If me calling them maulana and you calling them Mr. is going to help according to standards set by Shariah then it should be OK for you to call them Mr.