Lahore, 22nd February: Pakistani religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil is all set to launch a clothing brand in his name, the details of which he has recently revealed.
Baaghi TV: Recently the renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil has announced to launch his namesake clothing brand ‘Maulana Tariq Jamil’ (MTJ).
Maulana has cited the reasons why he chose to venture into the clothing business in a recent video posted on Tariq Jamil Official YouTube channel.
Revealing about his madrassahs where thousands of students come to acquire religious education, he said operations had to be stopped at the start of the pandemic due to decreased finances.
He said, “I would pray to God to create a scenario where we didn’t just have to rely on zakat from people.”
He stated that his madrassahs never had an administration asking for charity. It was always him getting in touch with people who would then contribute whatever they liked.
He revealed, “However, after the pandemic, I realised that everyone had been affected and I said to myself I cannot ask anyone for any more aid. I then wondered how will the system work now?
He disclosed that when the pandemic hit, he had the intention of starting a business whose profits could sustain the seminaries. Maulana also thanked some of his friends and financiers who contributed to the cause and helped him establish his namesake brand MTJ.
He clearly explained that his business wasn’t established for the purpose of making money. He said, “My entire life, I haven’t made money, God has blessed me with whatever I have.”
He went on saying, “Instead, the profits will be used on the MTJ Foundation, which we envision can establish a great hospital and school.”
In the end, he also prayed that his madrassah and religious institutions could support themselves even after he has left this world.
Maulana Tariq Jamil also shared his video on his official Twitter account:
Why Did I Launch MTJ Brand?#tariqjamil pic.twitter.com/LPVhwptHbT
— Tariq Jamil (@TariqJamilOFCL) February 21, 2021
The company’s LinkedIn profile reads ‘A fashion brand aiming to serve with quality and integrity, inspired by the philanthropy of Maulana Tariq Jamil.’
According to the profile, the company employs 50 to 100 people, which will be selling shalwar kameez and kurtas.
It is to be noted that Maulana Tariq Jamil has been under a lot of criticism for the last couple of days after he announced to open a clothing brand under his name.
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