Jhelum police arrested religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza on August 25, 2025, under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance. The arrest took place at his Qur’an & Sunnat Research Academy in Machine Mohalla, Jhelum, which later sealed by the authorities to prevent gatherings. He transferred to Jhelum District Jail under orders of Deputy Commissioner Syed Maisam Abbas.
Why Religious Scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrested?
According to media reports, the arrest of Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza followed complaints from religious groups. A blasphemy complaint filed by Mufti Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Asif Jalali, accusing Mirza of making derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in an online lecture. A religious ruling (fatwa) from Darul Ifta Markazi Sirat-e-Mustaqeem also circulated on social media with similar accusations.
Why Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza News is Viral?
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a former state government employee and a volunteer, who carries out religion-related researches, and gives lectures based on research made in relation to religious food. His channel on YouTube has over 3.1 million subscribers and devoted to the topics on Qur’an, Sunnat, and the Muslim unity. His statements against Ahmadis, Muawiya and criticisms of Sunni scholars in general have brought him many opponents. Fans see him as an author of reform, and his opponents consider him a disrespectful speaker about the Islamic leaders.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrest History and Previous Legal Cases
- 2020 Arrest: Arrested on May 4, 2020, under Section 153-A of the Pakistan Penal Code for alleged hate speech and released on bail two days later.
- 2023 Blasphemy Case: In April 2023, accused in Section 295C of makings derogatory remarks and criticism of the ruling in Pakistan on Ahmadyas.
- Assassination Attempts: He survived assasination attempts in 2017, 2021, and 2023, and the incidents connected with his religious views being controversial.
Details of Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrest in 2025
The official reason cited was the MPO ordinance aimed at maintaining public order. District administration sources confirmed that petitions from religious scholars and delegations led to the action. His Qur’an & Sunnat Research Academy sealed to stop any public activity or lectures. No official timeline for his release announced yet.
The arrest ignited a split in opinion on social media platform X whereby users engaged in both sides of the argument. Supporters of Mirza explained the act as a form of suppression of free speech whereas critics justified the arrest on account of being a preventive act. Possible involvement of National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency also mentioned in some posts, but such information has no confirmation.
Current Status of Religious Scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in Jail
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza is staying in Jhelum District jail under the protective prison sentence. The local administration has not yet given the exact details on the length of his time spent in jail, other charges that he may be facing over and above the blasphemy complaint.
The detention under Section 3 of the MPO shows the existing conflict in Pakistan between religious and legal aspects where any claims of blasphemy are likely to result in serious condemnation both in the courts and the society. The case has continued to attract attention on the Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza news updates in Pakistan.
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