Claim: A video has gone viral on social media showing renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar Tariq Jamil delivering a speech in Malaysia, allegedly offering a heartfelt prayer for the Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. In the video, the following statement is attributed to him: “Pray for Imran Khan. Allah has given us a great leader. I am very close to him. I have never seen such a humble, truthful, sincere leader who is deeply connected to faith.” Applause can also be heard at the end of the video. jamshaidAdasti (MNA, NA-175) of PTIofficial also shared this clip, stating: “Maulana Tariq Jameel’s prayer for Chairman Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi Sahib in Malaysia.” Human rights activist and European Union observer Muhammad Faisal (Intl_Mediatior) also posted the same video, claiming: “In Malaysia, Maulana Tariq Jameel prayed for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been jailed for the past three years as a result of political persecution by the current regime.” Numerous PTIofficial supporters have shared the video, portraying it as a strong endorsement of Imran Khan’s character and leadership by a respected and neutral religious figure.
Fact-Check: When our investigative team reviewed the video, it became evident that the audio included in the video is not original, but has been taken from a five-year-old clip. This old audio has been merged with the current visuals to create a misleading impression. The original video was uploaded five years ago by aljameelpk, Pakistan’s largest Islamic YouTube channel known for sharing exclusive lectures of Maulana Tariq Jameel. The link to the original video is provided below: https://youtu.be/g2iuZ8XX78Q?si=xE5bONfgFS-ILoj_ Tariq Jamil himself refuted the claims and issued an official clarification on Twitter. He stated: “My recent speech in a Malaysian mosque is being circulated with an old audio clip that includes applause and a political message. This misrepresentation distorts the intent of my address and is both misleading and unethical.” The interpreter who translated Maulana Tariq Jameel’s speech at the event later issued a clarification via TikTok, stating: “My brothers, this video is being widely shared in the Urdu-speaking community.Tariq Jamil did not mention Imran Khan even once during the gathering. The video being circulated is false and misleading. Please refrain from sharing it further.” You can watch his video by clicking on the link below: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSBEGt2fY
Conclusion: It is now clearly proved that the viral video is fake, as it misrepresents Tariq Jamil‘s original speech through edited audio. The dissemination of such misleading religious content for political purposes not only misguides the public but also undermines the credibility of respected religious figures. Viewers are strongly urged to verify content through credible sources before sharing. #MalaysiaSpeech#ImranKhanPrayer#MisleadingVideo#FakeNewsAlert
