Pakistani Islamic scholar Mufti Tariq Masood is in the news for a viral interview, in which he mentioned his 4 wives and 19 children. This preacher from Karachi is a vocal supporter of polygamy and has also written a book on it.
I only have 19 kids right now. The youngest daughter has just “hit the market”. She is 8-9 months old and very cute. Allah has given me everything. All the children are growing well. I have four wives. I live with one every day. This way my family is living happily. what else do you want? Islamic scholar Mufti Tariq Masood said this in an interview, which is now going viral. He is said to have 19 children from four marriages, 17 of whom he is the biological father of and two children from his wives’ previous marriages. His interview has been broadcast on social media named Trunicle.
Who is Tariq Masood?
By the way, according to Google, 50 year old Tariq Masood is also a preacher and writer. He has done Dars-e-Nizami course at Jamia Tur Rasheed, Karachi, where he specialized in Islamic law. He is also serving as an Imam at Masjid Al-Falahiya in Karachi.
famous for his teachings
Masood is known for his Urdu sermons on family law, social morality and contemporary debates, which are widely shared on digital platforms, especially YouTube. His style of preaching – which includes humour, straight talk and commentary on social issues – has attracted a large audience in Pakistan and communities living outside.
More than one marriage is necessary
He is the author of the book “Why Polygamy is Necessary”. In this he has argued that polygamy is religiously justified and can solve some social problems. His views on family law, gender roles, blasphemy and politics have received both support and criticism, and he has been embroiled in several public controversies.