“They are not only accused under section 295-C but also have no belief in Allah Almighty or his prophet Muhammad PBUH….such people are trying to establish a new faith so as to harm Islam…which is no less than an atomic bomb for Islam.” What a weak, brittle faith, that it has to murder skeptics and unbelievers in a twisted bid to protect itself.
“No mercy for men accused of blasphemy,” by Rana Tanveer, Express Tribune, September 19, 2015:
A division bench of the Lahore High Court has dismissed appeals of two brothers accused of blasphemy and has confirmed their death sentence. The convicts have been behind the bars since March 2006.
The bench, headed by Justice Abdul Sami Khan, dismissed their petitions and said the court would issue a detailed judgment later.
An FIR under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code was registered against Liaquat Ali and his brother Umar Daraz on a complaint filed by Hafiz Ghulam Hussain, the administrator of Jamia Usmania Abu Bakar. Hussain had filed the complaint based on a statement by Daraz’s ex-wife. She had said that the brothers often used to blaspheme.
An additional district and sessions judge in Jhang had sentenced them to death on March 27, 2009, had fined them Rs500,000 each.
In his order, additional district and sessions judge had said that the accused did not deserve leniency. “They are not only accused under section 295-C but also have no belief in Allah Almighty or his prophet Muhammad PBUH”. He said they had tried to create unrest in the society and had injured the sentiments of Muslims. He further said: “such people are trying to establish a new faith so as to harm Islam…which is no less than an atomic bomb for Islam”.
He said it was better to nip the evil in the bud and sentenced them to death under Section 295-C of the PPC. They were also fined Rs500,000 and in case of non-payment would have to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years.
In the FIR, Hussain had said that Mulazim Hussain and Ahmed Nawaz visited him on March 17, 2006, and told him that Daraz’s ex-wife had told them that Daraz and his brothers were blasphemers. She had told them that Daraz had divorced her on March 13, 2006. He had sent her dowry articles to her parents’ house in which they had found a blasphemous piece of writing by Ali. After police submitted a chalan in court, the accused told the judge that regardless of their beliefs, they had never blasphemed against the prophet or Allah. Their counsel had said that they should not be prosecuted under Section 295-C as they had not passed derogatory remarks or disrespected the holy prophet (PBUH)….

Voytek Gagalka says
“What a weak, brittle faith, that it has to murder skeptics and unbelievers in a twisted bid to protect itself.”
The reason this death cult called “Islam” survived for so long (1400 years and counting) is precisely that it has been always murdering all those dissidents, skeptics and unbelievers. Supported by nothing but “terror inflicted into hearts of unbelievers,” all their fantasy of “paradise” to the contrary notwithstanding.
Huck Folder says
“In February 2013, on an episode of Shariah and Life show, which broadcast on Al-Jazeera, Qaradawi stated since the 15th century, the application of the DEATH PENALTY for those who leave Islam is a NECESSITY, stating, “If they had gotten rid of the apostasy punishment ISLAM WOULDN’T EXIST TODAY.” Qaradwai also cited several speeches and writings by Muhammad and his followers, such as Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:33, which Qaradawi quoted as “The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His apostle is that they should be murdered or crucified.” Qaradawi further explained, “… many hadiths, not only one or two, but many, narrated by a number of Muhammad’s companions state that any apostate should be killed. Ibn ‘Abbas’s hadith: ‘Kill whoever changes his faith [from Islam].'”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yusuf_al-Qaradawi
“Yusuf al-Qaradawi (Arabic: يوسف القرضاوي Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī; or Yusuf al-Qardawi; born 9 September 1926) is an Egyptian Islamic theologian, and CHAIRMAN of the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF MOSLEM SCHOLARS*. He is best known for his programme, al-Sharīʿa wa al-Ḥayāh (“Shariah and Life”), broadcast on Al Jazeera, which has an estimated audience of 60 million worldwide.”
* moslem scholars? Does not compute!
Truth Seeker says
Founder of Islam was Well Aware that, his Religion has Many Flaws and common men will point out them and if it is allowed, his religion.will collapse in No Time. in order to prevent that Fate he gave the Fatwa anyone points out Flaw must be butchered; butcher will enter into janaah; and Butchered will be pushed into hell. This many were/are killed.
In most of the cases, the allegation of Blasphemy is Fabrication due to personal hatred which gets the support of Law and Order of the land, because everyone of them believes, butchering of Blasphemer will bring them Visa to Janaah!.
Other Religions teach, Blasphemy will be punished by God, not by humans; in Islam humans do the punishment on behalf of Allah.
mortimer says
Pakistan should be considered a political pariah among civilized countries and financially punished for not upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which allows everyone the right to CHANGE HIS RELIGION OR HAVE NONE.
SHARIA LAW BE DAMNED! Sharia is 100% ‘man-made’ law…made by mullahs to establish their dictatorship over the people.
SHARIA LAW IS AN OBSCENE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS.
Walter Sieruk says
The above part of this article states a valid point when it reads “What a weak a brittle faith that has to murder skeptic…to protect itself.” Well said. For Islam really must be a fragile religion since since it can’t stand up to or hold to criticism. This had been shown by the violence and deadly reaction of many Muslims towards the critics of Islam. This shows imams any other so called “apologists ” for Islam must have no actual ,real augments to defend Islam .With either logic or reason.Many Muslim have exposed this by their murderous violence towards the critics of this religion. So faith in Islam is really based on ,very strong emotion and powerful feelings and not on logic or reason. This is a reminder of what Benjamin Franklin had printed in POOR RICHARD’S ALMANACK . For it reads “The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason.
Walter Sieruk says
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is reported is to have said “A life not examined is not worth living.” The same may be said about religion. Being that “A religion not examined is not worth believing in.”
Jack Diamond says
U.S. aid to Pakistan since 2002.
Military 11.740 billion
Economic 6.08 billion
Godwin says
USA is playing dirty games of containment of India, China n Russia at expenses of Its tax-paying citizens. Pakistan is a hot bed for extremists n for hiding terrorists, like Osama bin Laden n gang.
Godwin says
In the not too distant future It will have an exchange of nukes with India.
Jack Diamond says
The unrequited love of the U.S. for Pakistan was best summarized in the New York Times 8/21/2009; Pak journalist Ansar Abbasi to Judith McHale, from the State Department:
“You should know that we hate all Americans. From the bottom of our souls, we hate you.”
Pakistan created the Taliban and recognized the Taliban regime. It’s consistent record with America is one of bad faith and violated agreements. Back in the 1980s congress was compelled to pass the Pressler Ammendment to ensure the vast amounts of American aid would only continue if Pakistan did not pursue nuclear weapons. Despite assurances to the contrary, Pakistan was secretly developing a nuclear bomb the whole time, with the help of thief and metallurgist A.Q. Khan (now a national hero) who provided same to North Korea and Iran (through Pakistan’s ISI). From that, to al Qaeda, to narcoterrorism, to attacks like Mumbai (courtesy of the ISI), to the persecution of Christians and other non-Muslims, the uselessness of this “alliance” (whatever cold war justifications once upon a time) continues to be evident. And yes, the Pak military, which has lost 4 wars with India, no doubt plans a fifth loss, possibly including a nuclear weapon (assuming anything works).
Mac-101 says
Did I read this right? An ex wife accused her husband who divorced him and his brother of Blasphemy and is havin them BOTH put to death after they rote 5 years in a Paki Jail? There is no fury like a women’s scorn. LOL!
Jack Diamond says
Blasphemy charges are a great means to settle scores or grudges, or as a form of theft, besides just plain old religious persecution. Even what happened to Asia Bibi had been preceded by disputes with a Muslim neighbor. Good thing the ex-wife produced “written evidence” since her own word in court is worth half a man’s.
gravenimage says
Good points, Mac and Jack. I was going to comment on this as well.
Blasphemy charges are constantly used as a tool for “revenge” and retaliation; to persecute an unpopular neighbor or family member; or to steal his business, land, goods, or even his daughters in many cases.
In this case, it was the animus of an ex-wife. Really, what is the likelihood that these men accidentally included a piece of “blasphemous” writing in with the return of her dowry, even if it accurately expressed their ideas? To say it strains credulity is an understatement.
God, I hate Islam.
Angemon says
Translation: islam can’t survive if people are allowed to freely change religion.
Jay Boo says
Godless religious fanatics following in the example of one of the most unholy of the unholys’.
Edgar Allen says
“They were also fined Rs500,000 and in case of non-payment would have to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years.”
(If they don’t pay the fine, will they torture them before killing them?)
خَليفة says
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abad says
Proof positive that Moslems are extremely violent people.
Then they wonder why the rest of the world hates Islam.
Extremely violent. All they do is either behead, bomb, or fly planes into tall buildings.
There is NOTHING peaceful about Islam.
Gary says
….they tried to “harm Islam”
No. Islam is doing a good enough job on it’s own.
Jay Boo says
1400 years ago someone mocked and humiliated Muhammad.
He never got over his embarrassment and seething resentment.
He had temper tantrums so violent that he would repeatedly threaten to hurl himself off of a cliff.
In his vain rage he invented the horror fairy tale called:
Islam
Frank Courtney says
“… an atomic bomb for Islam.”
Now there’s a good idea.
sidney penny says
“They are not only accused under section 295-C but also have no belief in Allah Almighty or his prophet Muhammad PBUH”. He said they had tried to create unrest in the society and had injured the sentiments of Muslims. He further said: “such people are trying to establish a new faith so as to harm Islam…which is no less than an atomic bomb for Islam”.
This sounds like the British Judge Imam Sweeny in:
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2014/02/uk-judge-tells-jihad-murderers-of-soldier-that-they-betrayed-islam-they-start-screaming-allahu-akbar-and-fighting-prison-guards
Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, had to be manhandled out of court by security guards after being told by Mr Justice Sweeney that their crime was a “betrayal of Islam”.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2014/02/uk-judge-tells-jihad-murderers-of-soldier-that-they-betrayed-islam-they-start-screaming-allahu-akbar-and-fighting-prison-guards
The judge said
“You each converted to Islam some years ago. Thereafter you were radicalised and each became an extremist, espousing views which, as has been said elsewhere, are a betrayal of Islam.”
“He further said: “such people are trying to establish a new faith so as to harm Islam…which is no less than an atomic bomb for Islam”.
Islam already has an atomic bomb.(Pakistan) It is going to get another one thanks to President Obama.( Iran)
gravenimage says
Pakistan: No mercy for men accused of blasphemy, they tried to “harm Islam”
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These poor men have already been imprisoned for *nine years*.
More:
An FIR under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code was registered against Liaquat Ali and his brother Umar Daraz on a complaint filed by Hafiz Ghulam Hussain, the administrator of Jamia Usmania Abu Bakar. Hussain had filed the complaint based on a statement by Daraz’s ex-wife. She had said that the brothers often used to blaspheme.
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Yeah–*that’s* an unbiased source. Women are rarely listened to in Dar-al-Islam, and cast-aside wives least of all. But not if they accuse the ex of “blasphemy”…
But when a charge is irrational and unjust by its very nature, it should come as no surprise that such a law would be abused.
And note that the complaint was formally filed by a “Hafiz”–a pious Muslim who has memorized the vile Qur’an.
More:
An additional district and sessions judge in Jhang had sentenced them to death on March 27, 2009, had fined them Rs500,000 each.
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This is *not* insignificant. This works out to almost $760,000 each–this, in a country where the average yearly income is $420.00.
Blasphemy charges are often, as here, a chance to enrich the Islamic state, as well as to frequently increase the fortunes of the accusers.
More:
In his order, additional district and sessions judge had said that the accused did not deserve leniency. “They are not only accused under section 295-C but also have no belief in Allah Almighty or his prophet Muhammad PBUH”. He said they had tried to create unrest in the society and had injured the sentiments of Muslims. He further said: “such people are trying to establish a new faith so as to harm Islam…which is no less than an atomic bomb for Islam”.
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Next time some Muslim talks about Infidels or apostates “injuring the sentiments of Muslims” by drawing Muhammed or criticizing Islam or leaving the faith, remember *this*–they are not talking about Muslims having their feelings hurt–they are talking about *murdering* the critic.
More:
He said it was better to nip the evil in the bud and sentenced them to death under Section 295-C of the PPC. They were also fined Rs500,000 and in case of non-payment would have to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years.
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Islam, where persecuting victims on the say-so of biased accusers is fine, as is judicial murder–but where possible criticism of Islam is “evil”.
Also note that this last is probably a threat of torture if they don’t pay this exorbitant fine.
The most grotesque thing, of course, is that *we* are funding this unjust travesty. The US gave Pakistan *1.5 billion* in foreign aid last year.
Jack Diamond says
Islam recognizes more than “human rights.” Allah has rights. Dead Muhammad has rights.
And dirty kaffirs and blasphemers and those in rebellion to the created order have no rights.
Persecution “of the religion” is worse than the killing of anyone. And why under Islam (undisguised Islam) the dhimmi have no inherent right to life, it is entirely provisional and conditional and they are to always have their disgrace and humiliation rubbed in their faces.
But hey, Pakistan is keeping the lid on the extremists.
garegin says
“What a weak, brittle faith, that it has to murder skeptics and unbelievers in a twisted bid to protect itself.”
Are you calling the Mosaic Law weak and brittle.