Talking to a private news channel, Maulana Jameel expressed concerns that fatwa against the usage of VPNs could set a precedent for prohibition of mobile phon.

“This reflects narrow-mindedness,” he stated, adding that he was unaware of any council which issued this fatwa.

The previous day, Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), headed by Dr Raghib Naeemi, issued a fatwa, declaring usage of VPNs un-Islamic (contrary to Sharia). 

Also read: Usage of VPNs declared un-Islamic by Council of Islamic Ideology

CII Chairman Dr Naeemi said that government has authority, from an Islamic perspective, to curb the ways that lead to vice and evil acts. It can block access to immoral content.

Dr Naeemi went on to say that the app [VPN] should be banned as it sparked controversy, provided access to blasphemous content and used against national security.