Syed Muzaffar Shah Qadri

Allama Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah Qadri, is a Pakistani Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam. He is the son of Nobat Ali Shah Qadri, a sufi saint. He is a Friday preacher at the Jama Masjid Habibiya. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Jazba Welfare, a non-governmental organisation.

Barelvi movement

Shah supports the Barelvi movement and raises various issues with Barelvi scholars. He claims that the movement is actually a name given to the Sunni majority on the Indian subcontinent, who adhere to the teachings of Ahmed Raza Khan. He delivers video and audio speeches.

Protest against SIC leader Mehboob's death

Muzaffar Shah Qadri and other Sunni leaders asked the Government of Pakistan to investigate Mehboob's death in Pakistan Rangers’ custody.

Controversies

Qadri was banned for preaching Islam in United Kingdom in 2016. He praised Mumtaz Qadri at the Falkirk Central Mosque in Britain, this influenced Tanveer Ahmad, who stabbed Asad Shah, a Ahmadiyya Muslim after he greeted Easter to Christians. Previously Qadri was banned to speak in public by Pakistan Government by branded as Firebrand. Member of Parliament Siobhain McDonagh said that a preacher banned in Karachi is coming and speaking publicly in our country is so shocking.