Maulana Bijligar

Maulana Muhammad Amir Bijligar
Maulana Muhammad Amir Bijligar
Born	1927; Darra Adam Khel
Died	30 December 2012; Peshawar
Nationality	Pakistan
Political party	Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)
Children	Mufti Muhammad Qasim Bijlighar
Relatives	Maulana Muhammad Usman Bijlighar (grandson)

Maulana Muhammad Amir Bijligar was a prominent leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and was appointed deputy amir at the provincial level in 1939. Maulana was one of Mufti Mahmud's close friend.[1]

Bijligar

Bijligar in an area near the Peshawar and he was a khateeb in the Bijligar mosque which led to him being called Maulana Bijligar. Maulana was popular among the people because of the sarcastic criticism of the government and policy makers on daily matters. Audio cassettes of the Maulana Bijligar were so popular in Peshawar and other areas that cassettes of their speeches are heard in public transport in addition to homes and shops.[2]

Speeches

Maulana Mohammad Amir used to give speeches or sermons in Pashto language, which is why people in Pakistan and outside Pakistan are heard where the Pashto is spoken and understood. Maulana Bijligar used to speak on various topics and in their statements, they also strongly criticized the rulers whom the people liked very much. Maulana Bijligar style was radically different from that of other religious leaders, and in the Friday prayer sermon, people generally addressed in a humorous way. People came from far away to hear his speeches in mosques. He also went to jail for speaking out against the rulers in three different periods.[3]

Death

He died on December 30, 2012, after a long illness.[4]

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References

Nader Buneri (31 December 2012). "Maulana Bijli Ghar passes away in Peshawar". nation.com.pk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
"Maulana Bijli Ghar is dead". dawn.com. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
"Bijli Ghar Mula laid to rest amid tight security". nation.com.pk. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
"Huge turnout at funeral of Maulana Bijlighar". fp.brecorder.com. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

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[Maulana_Bijli_Ghar_passes_away_in_Peshawar-1] Nader Buneri (31 December 2012). "Maulana Bijli Ghar passes away in Peshawar". nation.com.pk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

[Maulana_Bijli_Ghar_is_dead-2] "Maulana Bijli Ghar is dead". dawn.com. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

[Bijli_Ghar_Mula_laid_to_rest_amid_tight_security-3] "Bijli Ghar Mula laid to rest amid tight security". nation.com.pk. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

[Huge_turnout_at_funeral_of_Maulana_Bijlighar-4] "Huge turnout at funeral of Maulana Bijlighar". fp.brecorder.com. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2019.