Prominent Islamic scholars and religious commentators have strongly condemned Noor Wali Mehsud, the self-styled leader of the terror group “Fitna al-Khawarij,” for misrepresenting the concept of jihad and promoting chaos under the guise of religion.
Rejecting his recent controversial remarks and militant actions, scholars clarified that Islam’s concept of jihad is rooted in justice, peace, and the defence of the oppressed, not in violence, terrorism, or rebellion against state institutions. They cited Quranic guidance, including the verse from Surah Al-Baqarah (2:190): “Do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.”
“Noor Wali’s version of jihad is a distortion of Quranic teachings,” one scholar stated. “His armed struggle is not jihad, it is pure ‘fasad’ (chaos).”
Citing the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) hadith, “During times of ‘fitna’ (tribulation), the one who remains seated is better than the one who stands”, the clerics accused Noor Wali of spreading bloodshed and disunity in the Muslim Ummah. They described his actions as a modern manifestation of the historical Khawarij, an extremist sect notorious for violence and rebellion.
Furthermore, scholars emphasized that true jihad can only be sanctioned by a legitimate state authority or an Imam, not through personal or group decisions. Noor Wali’s operations, which reportedly target civilians, worshippers, women, and children, stand in direct contradiction to both Islamic jurisprudence and ethical warfare.
Adding to the controversy, Noor Wali recently declared that it is permissible to accept aid from non-Muslim nations for their cause, a statement that has caused internal rifts even within his own ranks. Reports suggest dissent is growing among his followers, many of whom now view his leadership as flawed and ideologically bankrupt.
“The misuse of Quranic verses for personal or political gain is intellectual betrayal,” said a leading Islamic jurist. “Noor Wali’s rhetoric is a blatant example of such distortion and a disservice to the faith.”
Islam, they reaffirmed, mandates that leadership must be based on piety, knowledge, justice, and wisdom. In contrast, Noor Wali’s leadership thrives on deception, emotional manipulation, and ideological extremism.
Quoting another Quranic verse, “Allah does not like those who spread corruption”, religious leaders labelled Noor Wali and his followers as agents of chaos, not defenders of Islam. “Their violent campaign is not holy war,” one cleric concluded, “it is terrorism masquerading as jihad.”
