London [ UK ], March 15 (ANI): MQM founder Altaf Hussain has firmly denounced the continuous assaults on Ahmadis And their houses of worship across different urban areas Pakistan , including Punjab and Karachi In his most recent address, he condemned religious extremism and encouraged people to dismiss the 'fragmenting discourse' propagated by extreme clergy members.
Hussain conveyed profound grief regarding the ongoing persecution. Ahmadis He stated that there seems to be a meticulously orchestrated conspiracy aimed at fomenting religious animosity within the nation. “Their houses of worship are being desecrated, their safety is under threat, their women are facing disgrace, and their assets are suffering destruction. This goes beyond mere persecution; it constitutes a grave offense against humankind,” he asserted.
Altaf Hussain posed a crucial query about Pakistan 's treatment of Ahmadis "If the state has already announced Ahmadis Why are non-Muslims still facing persecution despite constitutional amendments and laws? Does their lack of claim to be Muslim imply they also lose their right to life?
He similarly challenged the influence of radical clergy members who provoke aggression. He stated, “Can anyone identify a single theologian who has claimed that Ahmadis’ houses of worship ought to be set ablaze? Or that they deserve death? Not even Allah or the Prophet (PBUH) have endorsed these acts,” he argued.
Hussain criticized the double standards exhibited by some religious figures, noting that these clerics often denounce Western nations as morally corrupt but simultaneously travel to these same countries claiming to engage in religious outreach. He questioned why they criticize the West publicly while also taking advantage of it privately.
He referred to the Quranic verses stating, "Force should not be used in matters of faith."
Hussain stressed that Islam prohibits forced conversions as well as persecution motivated by religion.
He cautioned against hurting non-Muslims, including Ahmadis This statement goes against Islamic teachings. “Should you assault someone for being Hindu, Christian, Jewish, or Ahmadi, and raze their homes or houses of worship, then before God, you would be considered an oppressor and a tyrant.”
Altaf Hussain appealed to all ethnic communities in Pakistan -- Punjab are Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns, and Muhajirs—to guarantee the security of all citizens, irrespective of their religious convictions. Ahmadis They may not be Muslims according to the laws, but they are still human beings. It is a holy obligation to respect their places of worship," he stated.
He also urged the people of Karachi , Hyderabad, and other urban centers in Sindh to rally against religious discrimination and safeguard their non-Muslim compatriots.
Hussain warned that
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It has already been lost, and the rest is barely clinging to life. If we fail to eradicate extremism, our nation will not endure. For heaven’s sake, let us uphold human decency,” he implored.
To sum up, he emphasized that regardless of one's religious devotion, a lack of human dignity and tolerance can lead even the most pious Muslim to deviate from the genuine spirit of Islam. (ANI)