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Safeguarding Islam and Minorities: Rulers finally acting?
Global Village Space |
Imtiaz Gul |
Something unprecedented happened in Pakistan this Holi. Cutting across religious barriers, the prime minister delivered a ground-breaking speech to the Hindu minority. He finally called out the radical brand of Islam; and gave a message anchored in fundamental human rights in accordance with the federal constitution.
“No matter what religion or beliefs you follow, or what part of the country you belong to, you must be provided equal access to progress and development.”
– PM Nawaz Sharif
Many of us usually criticize the ruling elite for lacking a vision that establishes the “Rule of Law”. Against all these reservations, the premier’s address marked a clear break from the undesirable — past and present — politics of expedience. He called himself the “prime minister of all religious communities,” while quoting Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), who believed, “If a place of worship of a non-Muslim is damaged in an Islamic country, Islamic government… I will fight their case myself on the Day of Judgment.”
In a groundbreaking attempt to call out Islamic supremacy, he centered on the Article 25 (Equal Citizenry rights), “God will not ask a ruler what he did for followers of a certain religion. He will ask people such as me: what did we do for God’s creation?”
Read more: What’s driving new found desire for Quran studies across federal and provincial governments?
His most unambiguous words drew on the Articles 20 to 22, which guarantee every citizen the right to profess, practice, and propagate his religion; and every religious denomination and sect the right to establish, maintain, and manage its religious institutions.
“If a place of worship of a non-Muslim is damaged in an Islamic country, Islamic government… I will fight their case myself on the Day of Judgment.”
– Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)
“No matter what religion or beliefs you follow, or what part of the country you belong to, you must be provided equal access to progress and development,” he added. Taking a dig at those involved in forced conversions of Hindu and Christian girls, Sharif said, “Forced conversions are considered a criminal practice according to our religious teachings.”
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Safeguarding Islam and Minorities: Rulers finally acting?
Global Village Space |
Imtiaz Gul |
Something unprecedented happened in Pakistan this Holi. Cutting across religious barriers, the prime minister delivered a ground-breaking speech to the Hindu minority. He finally called out the radical brand of Islam; and gave a message anchored in fundamental human rights in accordance with the federal constitution.
“No matter what religion or beliefs you follow, or what part of the country you belong to, you must be provided equal access to progress and development.”
– PM Nawaz Sharif
Many of us usually criticize the ruling elite for lacking a vision that establishes the “Rule of Law”. Against all these reservations, the premier’s address marked a clear break from the undesirable — past and present — politics of expedience. He called himself the “prime minister of all religious communities,” while quoting Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), who believed, “If a place of worship of a non-Muslim is damaged in an Islamic country, Islamic government… I will fight their case myself on the Day of Judgment.”
In a groundbreaking attempt to call out Islamic supremacy, he centered on the Article 25 (Equal Citizenry rights), “God will not ask a ruler what he did for followers of a certain religion. He will ask people such as me: what did we do for God’s creation?”
Read more: What’s driving new found desire for Quran studies across federal and provincial governments?
His most unambiguous words drew on the Articles 20 to 22, which guarantee every citizen the right to profess, practice, and propagate his religion; and every religious denomination and sect the right to establish, maintain, and manage its religious institutions.
“If a place of worship of a non-Muslim is damaged in an Islamic country, Islamic government… I will fight their case myself on the Day of Judgment.”
– Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)
“No matter what religion or beliefs you follow, or what part of the country you belong to, you must be provided equal access to progress and development,” he added. Taking a dig at those involved in forced conversions of Hindu and Christian girls, Sharif said, “Forced conversions are considered a criminal practice according to our religious teachings.”
Read full article:
Safeguarding Islam and Minorities: Rulers finally acting?
