Muhammad Ali Mirza

Muhammad Ali Mirza (born: ), also known as 720085, is a Pakistani YouTuber known for making religious videos. An engineer by profession, he is known for his outspoken style and controversies. He is one of the most popular YouTubers of Pakistan.
== History ==
Born in Jhelum, Punjab, Mirza studied at University of Engineering and Technology in Taxila. While working as a mechanical engineer for the Government of Punjab, his first YouTube channel was registered in 2009 under the handle "720085" and began posting videos on 1 May 2009. He initially gave lectures based on his interpretation of the Qur'an, though later focused on sectarianism within Islam. In 2014, he created another channel titled Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, which currently has over 2 million subscribers. Mirza gained the Silver Creator Award in 2017 and the Gold Creator Award in April 2020 after attaining a million subscribers.
== Controversies ==
Mirza has been the subject of a number of controversies. His heterodox views on Mu'awiya I and Mukhtar al-Thaqafi have been challenged by Pakistani Sunni scholars. Mirza is also known to avoid debates by refusing to contact with challengers like Tariq Masood and Hanif Qureshi.Mufti Hanif Qureshi vs Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza 'debate' rules XMufti Tariq Masood claims victory against Engineer Mirza
Regarding his political views, Mirza staunchly supports a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and he believed that the Muslim world should have recognized Israel's independence in 1948.Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza On The Palestine Issue, Nizam-e-Khilafat & Future Of Pakistan | Eon #65 During the Israel–Hamas war, he criticized the actions of both the Israeli government and Hamas and did not show interest about boycotting Israel. He also mocked Iran's missile attack against Israel, saying that the Israeli Iron Dome system protected the lives of Muslims from Iranian missiles.Iran's Attack on Israel | Live caller from Jerusalem tells whole story | Engineer Muhammad Ali MirzaEngineer Ali Mirza Defending Israel's Iron Dome
Mirza was arrested in May 2020 and released few days later.Cleric held for defaming religious scholars - Dawn He also survived an assassination attempt in 2021.One arrested after cleric Muhammad Ali Mirza survives attack in Jhelum - Dawn
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