CHARSADDA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Sheikh al-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idris Tarangzai, described by his followers as an exemplary religious scholar and a true Pakistani patriot, has been martyred in Charsadda. His entire life, associates say, was spent in devotion to Islam and love for Pakistan.
ممتاز عالم دین شیخ الحدیث مولانا محمد ادریس ترنگزئی ایک سچے پاکستانی تھے۔ ان کی ساری زندگی اسلام اور پاکستان کی محبت میں گزری‼️
- Markhor Kabul 𓄅 (@MarkhorKabul_) May 5, 2026
جب جب اس ملک میں خوارجین اور ملک دشمنوں نے انتشار کی آگ لگائی شیخ ادریس ان کے سامنے بنیان المرصوص بن کر کھڑے ہوئے۔
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The assassination has drawn widespread condemnation, with followers pledging that his killers and their enablers will be brought to justice.
A Fortress Against Chaos
According to those who knew him, whenever the Kharijites and enemies of the country ignited the fire of chaos in the nation, Sheikh Idris stood before them like an impregnable fortress.
His unwavering stance against extremism and sectarian violence earned him respect across religious and political circles. He was known for using his platform to advocate for national unity and to condemn those seeking to destabilize Pakistan from within.
Recent Stance During US-Iran Conflict
Just recently, during the US-Iran conflict, there was an attempt to stoke the flames of sectarianism in the country. Sheikh Idris once again became a frontline warrior in this arena, issuing a statement in support of the Field Marshal and Pakistan's peace efforts.
His public endorsement of Pakistan's mediation role between the United States and Iran - which led to a ceasefire agreement - put him in direct opposition to extremist narratives.
Targeted by Afghan Propaganda
Following this statement, associates allege that the Afghan Taliban regime launched an open campaign against him on social media.
The Kharijite newsletter Al-Mursad (referenced by followers as Al-Murassal Al-Mursad) reportedly wrote articles against Sheikh Sahib and engaged in what his followers describe as "vile slander" against him.
The smear campaign appears to have preceded his assassination, creating a hostile environment that his followers believe directly contributed to his martyrdom.
The Martyrdom
Today, operatives of this very Afghan Kharijite regime martyred Sheikh Sahib, according to statements from his associates and followers.
In a display of what his followers describe as "sheer audacity," those responsible are now running crude propaganda against Pakistani institutions even after martyring him - a pattern observers have noted following previous assassinations of religious figures who opposed extremist narratives.
Pledge of Justice
Sheikh Sahib's martyrdom will not go to waste, his followers have declared.
Insha'Allah, very soon his killers and the enablers of their Afghan regime will be brought to justice, they pledge.
Security forces have been deployed to the area to investigate the attack and track down those responsible.
Legacy
Sheikh al-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idris Tarangzai leaves behind a legacy of religious scholarship and patriotic service. He will be remembered as a man who stood firm against extremism - and who gave his life in defense of national unity and Islamic principles.
His martyrdom now joins the list of those who have fallen while opposing forces of chaos and division in Pakistan.
