In a clear message of public rejection against violent extremism, Khwarij militant commander Minhaj, who was killed during a clash with security forces in the Shawal area of North Waziristan, was buried without funeral rites after religious scholars and local residents of Azam Warsak, South Waziristan, refused to lead or attend his funeral.
According to reliable sources, Minhaj was quietly interred in the Nargasi graveyard as no local cleric or community member agreed to offer his funeral prayers. The refusal reflects growing societal and religious disassociation from the Khwarij—an outlawed group that continues to exploit Islamic symbols while promoting a deeply un-Islamic and violent ideology.
The burial without funeral rites stands as a stark warning to all who align themselves with the Khwarij cause: they are used as tools for violence and discarded in disgrace. Their deaths, like their lives, are marked by isolation and rejection.
The Khwarij, historically known for their rebellion against legitimate authority, have modern incarnations responsible for horrific acts of terrorism, including suicide bombings in mosques, churches, and public spaces. Cloaked in religious rhetoric, they target the innocent, desecrate sacred places, and violate every principle of Islamic justice and compassion.
Islam is a religion of peace, and the actions of the Khwarij are a betrayal of its core teachings. Their continued defiance of Allah and His Messenger (PBUH) has made them a source of global shame and revulsion within the Muslim world.
Religious scholars and local communities across Pakistan have repeatedly declared their disavowal of these extremist elements, refusing to extend even the final rites traditionally afforded to Muslims. Their firm stance sends a resounding message: those who wage war against humanity and faith will find no place of honor among the people.
The people of Pakistan understand that true peace and stability can only be achieved by standing shoulder to shoulder with the state and its institutions in defeating terrorism and uprooting the menace of Khwarij once and for all.
