Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami is a prominent Islamic political and religious organization in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Founded in 1945, it aims to promote Sunni Islamic scholarship, uphold Islamic laws, and influence government policies to reflect Islamic principles. The organization also works on religious education, social welfare, and has a significant role in the political landscape, advocating for the rights of Muslims and maintaining Islamic traditions. Its leaders are often respected religious scholars known as ulema, and the group operates through political parties and ideological networks.