Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s Explosive Revelation About the Controversial “Taghut Scandal”

Renowned playwright and poet Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has dropped a bombshell revelation regarding last year’s highly controversial “Taghut Scandal,” which went viral across social media platforms. In a recent podcast, Qamar disclosed that the heated exchange between Islamic scholar Sohail Adeem and a young woman during a talk show was “pre-planned” meaning the entire incident was scripted for dramatic effect.

The scandal erupted in June 2024 when Adeem, during a live program, made sweeping remarks about women, claiming that “95% of women are ignorant, obsessed with makeup and TikTok, and unaware of basic Islamic concepts like ‘Taghut’ (false deities).” His comments triggered an immediate backlash from a female participant, Azba Abdullah, who demanded an apology, leading to a fiery on-air clash. The exchange escalated when Adeem questioned whether she even knew the meaning of “Taghut,” and upon her admission of ignorance, he doubled down, stating that acknowledging one’s lack of knowledge was essential in Islam.

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Now, Qamar has revealed that the altercation was staged. He admitted that he was about to intervene when Adeem labeled women as ignorant, intending to clarify that ignorance isn’t gender-specific—anyone who hasn’t read the Quran with translation, man or woman, could be considered ignorant. However, before he could speak, Azba jumped in, derailing the discussion. Qamar expressed shock at her demand for an apology, arguing that everyone makes mistakes, and Adeem’s frustration stemmed from what he perceived as disrespect.

Qamar further claimed that the show’s producers deliberately orchestrated the confrontation to provoke outrage and generate viral content a tactic that succeeded spectacularly. The clip spread like wildfire, with social media divided: some praised Azba for standing up to a scholar, while others criticized Qamar, Adeem, and the host for their aggressive tone.

This new revelation reignites the debate, raising questions about media ethics and sensationalism. Was the “Taghut Scandal” a genuine ideological debate or a manufactured controversy for ratings? Qamar’s admission suggests that reality TV often blurs the line between authenticity and performance, leaving audiences questioning what’s real and what’s scripted drama.

As the discussion resurfaces, one thing is clear: the fallout from this scandal continues to challenge perceptions of gender, religious discourse, and media responsibility in Pakistan’s public sphere.