Comments on: Of cricket and other demons

By: Shahzad Rahim

Shahzad Rahim — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I don’t agree with most of the stuff the author has said regarding the Tablighi Jamaat. How could you not let Tablighi Jamaat reach the cricketers when they have reached the whole world. There are Tablighi Markaz all over the world and people from different backgrounds are taking part in this very noble effort. It is because of the tablighi jamaat, many cricketers, actors (e.g. Irfan Hashmi), celebritities (Junaid Jamshaid) have changed there lives and are living a very peaceful life. The author as well as others need to spend time with the Tablighi Jamaat to get a better understanding.

By: Mahmood Mirza

Mahmood Mirza — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

LOL! This article turned out really stupid. Full marks for trying to make something out of nothing. Commendable effort.

By: Turab Warraich

Turab Warraich — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Piracha u have very unsuccessfully try to relate religion , secularism , cricket , success and defeat.
I simply dont agree with ur version. Try to be more persuasive.
Better luck next time!

By: yawar

yawar — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Guess who returned to the side: Mohamd. Yusuf and look what happened!

In this piece Paracha is only attempting to study that period in Pakistan’s cricket in which the Tableeghi Jamaat gate-crashed in the ways of Pakistan cricket. Nothing more,nothing less.
What’s more, it is not really Islam he is talking about. He is talking about the Islam preached by the Tableeghi Jamat.

By: Malik

Malik — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

MR. Paracha, Pakistan today lost a Test Match they should have won hands down.
Whose’s fault is it? Religion? No. Secularism? No.
Or Pakistan’s inept batting and brilliant Sri Lankan bowling? YES.

By: Ahsan

Ahsan — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I wonder what NFPs stand be if the secular side starts losing as they have won T20 only & the WC is yet to be played?

By: Muddassir Khan

Muddassir Khan — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Hi,

I just wanted to point out that your assumption here a Casual assumption that Tablegi jamat had an adverse effect on cricket in my humble opinion is extreme.

Many people say that it was the PCB chief who had absolute control over the selection and maintaing of the team who was in fact a close aide of mushraf.. and therefore could not be questioned.

So kindly, when you write something don’t dont make absolute and incomplete assumptions!..

thanks.

By: yawar

yawar — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

aqeel said:
” … If someone thinks that success can be achieved through drinking and being western they should ask forgiveness from AZAAB OF ALLAH.”

You just endorsed Paracha’s view a lot more loudly than those who agree with him.

It sure looks you have absolutely no idea whatsoever what the article is saying. Exactly where does the author say that being western and drinking makes a good cricketer??

All the author is suggesting is that religion and sports should not mix. So open up your myopic mind a bit Aqeel and read this piece as an article.
Give your opinion, not a fatwah!!

By: umar farooq

umar farooq — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I must tell you that under the influence of tableegi jamat, Pakistani team got united? The essence of your article is that religion should be stayed away from cricket. How can that be possible? It is just like someone says that Islam is good to practice but I don’t apply it in my job or any other department of life. You tell me if the practice session is going on, and Moazzan is calling for prayers, what should a player do? Should he carry on with practice? This is shame full. We all are Muslims and what tableegi jamat’s objective is, that Allah’s orders and the Sunnah of Hazor (S A W) reflects in every single Muslim. The team is Muslim and they have all the right of the world to offer their prayers and preach.
Let me tell you what it is obligatory for every Muslim to preach just as Namaz is Farz, preaching is Farz too. Open up Quran and recite it with eyes wide open, you will get the answer. Who can teach better professionalism than Islam itself.

By: Abdullah

Abdullah — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Captaincy had a positive effect on Inzamam’s batting, often leading by example in pressure situations, averaging greater as a captain (52) than without (50). In ODI’s Inzamam used to have the highest average as captain[22] and is currently second on that list behind Ricky Ponting. After early failures in Australia, he took a depleted Pakistan side to India in 2005 and was important in securing a draw, winning the final test match from an unlikely position with 184*. He subsequently lead his side to an ODI success against West Indies (away), England (home) and Sri Lanka (away) as well as Test Series victories against England (home), India (home), Sri Lanka (away). Inzamam had seemed to have united the Pakistan side and victories lead them to 2nd place in the ICC Test Rankings and 3rd place in the ICC ODI Ranking.
Offering 5 prayes takes less then an hour in total of 24, and gives you peace of mind. Mushtaq Ahmed has become a legend in English county since he joined Tablighi Jamat as ALLAH helped him to be a key part in the championship titles for Sussex and now he is the bowling coach of England’s national team. Please dont under estimate the Islamic life style.