Last week was VE day which was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony. In this khutba we look at the Holy Quran's teaching that persecution is worse than killing. It is shown that the treatment of Germany after the First World War, which may be regarded as being in line with mosaic law, led to … Continue reading VE Day Celebrations
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Persecution of Christians Shames the Holy Prophet’s (pbuh) Legacy
I urge all Muslims to read this article by a Christian. A Christian who understands what the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) stood for, believed and preached. The author asks: How would Muhammad treat Christians around him? If he were alive today, what would he say about Muslims’ violence towards Christians in Egypt and elsewhere around … Continue reading Persecution of Christians Shames the Holy Prophet’s (pbuh) Legacy
Islamic Law & Christian Persecution
The persecution of Christians is “the greatest story never told in the Western media” and “the vast majority of serious anti-Christian violence is carried out in the name of Islam,” according to Ed West in an article for The Spectator. Earlier this month, MPs raised concerns about the plight of Christians in the Middle East … Continue reading Islamic Law & Christian Persecution
Persecution into the hereafter
Even in death, the Ahmadiyya community is discriminated against. Jadeed Qabristan (graveyard) is located near Murree Road in the heart of the garrison city of Rawalpindi. A signboard dangling outside the house of the gravedigger reads: “It’s prohibited to bury Mirzais here.” 'Mirzai' and 'Qadiyani' are derogatory terms used against the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan. … Continue reading Persecution into the hereafter
New Pakistan Government fails to stop Ahmadi persecution
For some time now anti-Jamaat-e-Ahmadiya (Jaamat) activities have been escalating all over Pakistan and particularly in Lahore. The members of Jamaat have been mercilessly tortured and rebuked in public over fake and felonious accusations. They have been threatened physically and mentally tortured and now live in fear of their lives. They have even been harassed … Continue reading New Pakistan Government fails to stop Ahmadi persecution
Persecution of Ahmadis continues despite attacks
LAHORE: Persecution of Ahmadi community continues even after the worst ever attacks on their worship places in Lahore in May last year. A few weeks back, a terrorist blew himself up outside an Ahmadi place of worship in Mughalpura area. The terrorist had been caught red-handed and released by police some time back. Daily Times … Continue reading Persecution of Ahmadis continues despite attacks
Third largest political party of Pakistan claim persecution must stop
A short clip from the TV program 'Point Blank' hosted by Lucman. This clip is in Urdu but does have English subtitles (although they are slightly lagging behind what is being said). MQM Chief (third largest political party in Pakistan), Mr Altaf Hussain discusses persecution against Ahmadis', claiming it must be stopped and they must … Continue reading Third largest political party of Pakistan claim persecution must stop