On 12 January 2002 , Fazlullah became the leader of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi ( TNSM ) due to the enforcement of a ban by Pervez Musharraf , former President of Pakistan . The ban led to the arrest and capture of Sufi Muhammad , which placed Fazlullah into the leadership role . Although Sufi Muhammad was freed in 2008 , he did not seek to usurp Fazlullah 's leadership in the TNSM . Fazlullah managed to restore the organization , bootstrapping on the relief efforts by Islamist extremist groups following the 8 October 2005-earthquake . New cadres then began moving into the Swat Valley . Fazlullah was allegedly arrested by Pakistani security forces while coming back from Afghanistan . While in prison , Sufi Muhammad ( his father in law ) changed his name from Fazal Hayat to Fazlullah . While imprisoned , Fazlullah studied from a variety of religious books that were provided by Sufi Muhammad . These books included the Holy Qur ' an translation and " Tafseer . " In February 2009 , Sufi Muhammad assisted in the negotiation of a cease fire between TNSM forces and the Pakistani army . As part of the cease fire Pakistan agreed to allow Sharia law in Malakand District
8 October 2005-earthquake
2005 Kashmir earthquake
Fazlullah (militant leader)