The Express Tribune reported on March 8 that blasphemous “pages were being removed with the help of the Facebook officials.” That may be one reason why referrals from Facebook to Jihad Watch are down upwards of 10,000 a day since February 10. But Facebook isn’t enough: Sharif wants “international organizations” to work to eliminate “all blasphemous content.” And doubtless many will be all too willing to implement this aspect of Sharia, and willingly surrender the freedom of speech.
“Blasphemy is an unpardonable offence: PM,” Express Tribune, March 14, 2017:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that blasphemy is an ‘unpardonable sin’ and ordered authorities concerned to nab those responsible for posting such content on social media.
“Law enforcers should search for the people spreading blasphemous material and prosecute them under the law,” a statement quoted him as saying on Tuesday.
The prime minister also ordered stringent measures to be taken to stop blasphemous content from making rounds on social media.
“Love for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the most valued asset for the believers,” he said, directing authorities to nab those involved in disseminating blasphemous material.
He ordered daily reports on the matter, saying international organisations should be contacted for the elimination of all blasphemous content. The Foreign Office, he added, should play its role in the regard, Radio Pakistan reported….
mortimer says
The president of Pakistan’s words assume that Islam is the ESTABLISHED, OFFICIAL RELGION of every state. Without an established religious class (who function as constitutional lawyers), there can be no ‘BLASPHEMY’ law, because people of over 3,000 religions have different ideas on practically everything.
The high court of India rejected a blasphemy law in India. The Supreme Court of India on Monday 3 March 2014, dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) by Advocate M L Sharma seeking intervention by the court in directing the Election Commission to curb hate speeches. Dismissing the plea, the Apex court said that it could not curb the fundamental right of the people to express themselves.
“We cannot curtail fundamental rights of people. It is a precious right guaranteed by Constitution,” a bench headed by Justice RM Lodha said, adding “we are a mature democracy and it is for the public to decide. We are 1280 million people and there would be 1280 million views. One is free not to accept the view of others”. Also the court said that it is a matter of perception, and a statement objectionable to a person might be normal to another person.
– The Irish Law Reform Commission’s 1991 Report opined that “there is no place for the offence of blasphemous libel in a society which respects freedom of speech.”
It refused to allow the prosecution, stating “in the absence of any legislative definition of the constitutional offence of blasphemy, it is impossible to say of what the offence of blasphemy consists … In the absence of legislation and in the present uncertain state of the law the Court could not see its way to authorising the institution of a criminal prosecution”.
bernie says
Mortimer: good point. I understand that, in India it’s illegal to “maliciously insult established religions.” Hence, India’s ban on the Salman Rushdie book “The Satanic Verses”, for example. However, how far would this proposed Pakistani law go? Could someone be prosecuted for blasphemy simply because they are non-Muslim (of whatever other faith, or no religious faith at all)?
mortimer says
In Pakistan, Islam is the official faith and the definition of blasphemy comes from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (http://cii.gov.pk/)
Note that in Pakistan, ISLAM IS AN ‘IDEOLOGY’.
If Islam is an ‘ideology’, then it is a POLITICAL FORCE. This is how politics are united with religion in Islam, assuring that ANY CRITICISM of Islam as a POLITICAL IDEOLOGY is no different from criticism of a religious idea.
no_one says
Same as fascism ans communism.
Paul says
> The president of Pakistan’s words assume that Islam is the ESTABLISHED, OFFICIAL RELGION of every state.
No, they assume that God’s laws, which is to say Islamic religious law, apply to all humanity whether they choose to acknowledge it or not.
It’s an important thing to “get” about Islam. Islam doesn’t respect or recognise the legitimacy of any other religion or code of law. There is one god, this one god established one religion, and has one code of conduct by which he commands all people must live. Everything else simply doesn’t count.
To them, “I’m a buddhist, so I don’t have to pray five times a day to Allah” makes as much sense as “I’m an anarchist, so I don’t have to drive the correct way around a roundabout”. No, kiddo: you *do* have to pray five times a day to Allah. Every human being on earth is required to pray five times a day to Allah. Allah is merciful and forgiving, of course, but that doesn’t mean that the requirement isn’t real.
That’s how it is. There is no compromise, only a temporary acceptance of the fact that it is not at the moment feasible to enforce God’s law on all humanity. But that’s what every good muslim is required by God to work towards.
gravenimage says
Yes, Paul–this is how pious Muslims think.
Angus says
And it’s why non-muslims are wasting their time to live with (or even reason with) muslims.
They simply need to leave Western countries and go back to islamic ones where they can believe and do whatever they choose…
S.Mohan says
Why only their religion deserve this law ? Then it should applies to others as well. If any religion preach hate against others that religion should be banned.
Angus says
Muslims believe that islam is the only true religon – everything else is simply wrong, unacceptable and evil.
Michael says
Is it likewise blasphemous for them to preach, encourage, instill, promote, and practice, the killing of infidels? How do we give any weight, any legitimacy, to an ideology clothed in ‘religion,’ that promotes and practices brutality and savagery to their own, let alone to anyone who does not adhere to their ideology? How is it possible to ‘appease’ an ideology that promotes, in exponentially greater ways, violence of any and every sort? They can promote and practice savagery … and they want protection from being criticized? May actual thinking minds and humans with hearts prevail.
mortimer says
Sharia law merely forbids ‘saying something impermissible’ about Islam. That could be almost anything that any Muslim does not like to hear.
gravenimage says
Spot on, Mortimer.
madpatriot says
Because they know nothing else and are so brainwashed that it is sickening. However there is hope; some do come to real faith in God …the real one and in Christianity. Once they are free to think and feel on their own, they can see the truth and turn from the evils of Islam! I guarantee there will be NO muslims that believe in Islam in heaven! It is amazing to see the wonderful transformation of those who get out of islam and are finally free!
Voytek Gagalka says
“Love for «Prophet»”? For pedophile (child molester), merciless and violent mass murderer, highwayman (caravan robber) and a bandit? One should feel pity to all those who consider those characteristics as “virtues” when they invariably but foolishly add their “pbuh” suffix to his very name. Perhaps for THEM it is “blasphemy” but not for any one else!
Just to add: Sharif, you fool! Keep your nose inside of your pest-hole country of Stinking-stan and don’t try to impose your rule to the whole world which does not belong (and never will be belonging) to you!
dumbledoresarmy says
This arrogant demand should put Pakistan on the ‘ban’ list.
The British Pakistani Christian Association are urging every western country that gives ‘aid’ (jizya or tribute) to hideous Islamic Pakistan, to *cease* from paying that aid, as punishment for Pakistan’s hideous abuse of all non-Islamic minorities, such as Christians and HIndus.
So long as Asia Bibi remains in prison on death row, ALL ‘aid’ from USA, UK, Australia, you-name-it Infidel-country, should CEASE.
CUT OFF their access, too. No more wealthy Pakistani Mohammedans going to Uni in the West, no more ‘medical tourism’, no more food sales, no nuthin.
Cut ’em off.
(And start figuring out a way to neutralise their nuke arsenal).
mortimer says
As of 2014, there are an estimated 4,200 different religions in the world. (https://www.reference.com/world-view/many-religions-world-8f3af083e8592895)
It is impossible for judges to decide what is ‘blasphemous’ with so many differing points of view.
The potential of using blasphemy laws to settle scores of a financial, personal or political nature makes blasphemy laws particularly open to being abused by malicious people.
It sounds like the Pakistani PM wants to start witch hunts to find political enemies.
gravenimage says
He doesn’t want to start it, Mortimer–there are already horrifying “Blasphemy” laws in Pakistan used to persecute Infidels and the “insufficiently Islamic”–just look at the appalling case of Asia Bibi.
The only difference is that Nawaz has been emboldened by the craven behavior of dhimmis like that at Facebook to demand that Infidels be compelled to enforce Islamic “Blasphemy” laws, as well:
“Pakistan: Facebook helping Pakistani officials remove ‘blasphemous’ content”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2017/03/pakistan-facebook-helping-pakistani-officials-remove-blasphemous-content
S.Mohan says
Why is US still supporting this terror sponsor state ? Pakistan is epicenter of radical Islam and US should cut all arms supplies. More over Pakistan is now helping China to control trade in Central and West Asia.Both are capable of causing much harm.
somehistory says
Putrid thoughts, putrid words, from a putrid, evil-minded, demon-controlled creature.
Westman says
Love for a man of such murderous character as Muhammad is NOT going to happen to free people. Islam can whitewash Islam, for itself, and continue in the world of no progress.
However demanding, and demanding is what Islam does best, will not result in “respect” for a man whose corrupt history is is open to all the world. If Muhammad was alive today, and acting as is recorded in the Sunnah, he would be bombed back to the stone age because there is little difference between he and Baghdadi.
How many people did the Russians lose in WWII? 11 million soldiers and somewhere between 7 and 20 million civilians. Any aggressive Muslim organization should realize there is no price too high that Russia, the US, and Israel will not pay to keep their freedom; including the right of free expression. Europe? Who knows.
If you want respect, earn it. It’s too late for Muhammad – he belongs in the primitive world he created.
bobm says
blasphemous content;… that would be like…You ..??….a most necessary piece of human waste..?..Elimination indeed..
Jaladhi says
In other words continue Islamic jihad everywhere!!
madpatriot says
Only fools continue with the insanity of this jihad you speak of the only jihad is your own because you are ignorant dark age people how have NO idea what real faith in the true God is. You have been told so long to be puppets to an evil that is consuming you! We want no part of this evil, especially if one is a Christian and knows the freedom of truth and belief in Jesus, our Savior, who died for all sin, for all time, for all mankind and only asks that we believe in Him to gain eternal life and truth in heaven. NO ONE has to kill to become a true Christian…just has to turn from satans pull and sin, as much as possible and know that we are loved by the Father who is more powerful than anything or anyone! HE created everything! Your muhammad and allah surely cannot say that and be honest, as they are made by God too. One has to choose to be evil and do what is evil ……or not. A whole race of people have decided and chosen to be evil, foolish, demanding, insane and are totally opposite to anyone on the planet that is civilized!…..Does that not bear researching, thinking about and changing from? Ther eis NO honor in murder or jihad…it is stupid and evil.
Ross Lloyd says
The little Moslem bastard can shove his blasphemy fair up were the sun don’t shine… Zero tolerance for Moslems – ZERO!
WTF is wrong with people says
Does this guy think he is king of the universe? Talk about self appointed important person. The arrogance…maybe him and Trudeau should have coffee sometime.
No Fear says
Blasphemy is a victimless crime.
mortimer says
Wrong… from the Muslim point of view, blasphemy threatens Islamic supremacism. Blasphemy is a political crime in Islam.
No Fear says
“Love for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the most valued asset for the believers,”
Loathing of Prophet Mohammed is the most valued asset for me.
davej says
The OIC has been working to establish blasphemy laws in every country on Earth and now seems to be succeeding in Canada.
It is a jihad against freedom of speech and they want to extend it to freedom of thought. The arrogance and totalitarian impulse of Islam is limitless.
Muslims are free to believe whatever they want, no matter how ridiculous or even violent, but they are not entitled to control the speech or thoughts of others.
mortimer says
Don’t allow the Canadian government under Jihadi Justine to steal your freedom of expression.
Gen Jones says
I can only hope that the foolishness of trying to establish blasphemy laws worldwide is attempted and Islam is banned due to the fact that it blasphemes Christianity because it says Jesus (Isa) is a fraud who did not die on the cross. They can’t have it both ways.
gravenimage says
Muslim supremacists only want Islam enforced.
S.Mohan says
Hopefully Canadian Govt won’t fall for their bull shit. They are now a threat to peace in Europe and Australia. If Canada accomodate to their demands , that’s the end of their peace and progress. Canada should stop letting in more Muslims for the sake of the rest of peaceful people.
stever440 says
Our current gov’t would fall for any BS I am afraid. Turdeau never met a muzzy he wouldn’t pander to. He’s bringing in a carbon tax even though our emissions are a drop in the bucket. Any and all lefty pet causes are promoted by these numbskulls. Our current provincial idiot is maybe even worse. Being a conservative in Toronto really sucks.
WTF is wrong with people says
The high volume of liberals used to be mainly in eastern canada’s big cities. Now this liberal viewpoint seems to be spreading to all major cities and very quickly. The only places that seem to be holding onto a dominant, conservative view are rural, northern communities. This is why we see alot of the craziness coming out of Ontario. It is essentially the hub of the liberal loonies. I sympathize with you. I look at what is going on in Ontario and I can’t even believe it. Much less believe it is a part of Canada. It really is the polar opposite of where I am. Just about to the point of being a different country.
gravenimage says
Pakistan PM: Blasphemy “unpardonable sin,” international orgs should eliminate all blasphemous content
……………………
In other words, Infidels along with Muslims should be prevented from saying anything critical about the bloody savagery of Islam–they should, indeed, be compelled to *enforce* “Blasphemy” laws themselves.
Nawaz Sharif tried to impose full Shari’ah in Pakistan a couple of years ago–as though things are not already barbaric enough there:
“Nawaz Sharif’s Shariat bill”
https://tribune.com.pk/story/516152/nawaz-sharifs-shariat-bill/
Jack says
Evil, fat, bigoted pig.
Daniel Triplett says
This psychopath has his finger on the launch button of 140 nukes.
Whether it’s this devout Muslim PM or a devout Muslim PM in the near future who wants to please Allah and fast track himself to Paradise, it’s just a matter of time. Either that, or jihadists will buy or steal the nukes from them.
Either way, we must nuke their entire arsenal ASAP. I’m sure India would be happy to help.
I suggest we strike and destroy the N Korean nuke arsenal, Pakistani nuke arsenal, Iranian nuke production facilities, and Raqqa on Day One of our Counter-offensive. This would send a strong message, loud and clear that we’re not screwing around.
Then strike one random Dar al-Islam target every 72 hours until all 57 OIC criminalize Islam. This is exactly what our grandfathers would do…because it works.
Virginia says
Amen.
Was Muhammed a pedophile? says
Does Sharif agree with Sharia holy Hadith verses
Bukhari Volume 7 Book 62 Verse 64 & 65 in which Aishah narrates that Muhammed was a pedophile? Does Sharif think pedophiles deserve respect?
Rotten Eye says
HEY PM Sharif: Mohammad is a pedophile and all Muslims should go to your country and die.
Come and get me jerkface. I can insult Islam as long as I like. I use the Koran to wipe my ass.
A Prayer to Mother Earth
And the Earth became infected with the vile Muslim.
The skies were dark with soot and the smell of death.
And people lived in fear.
Grain did not grow and the animals were sick and died.
And it came to pass, the Earth saith:
“I am sick and my life is unhappy when the Muslim walks on my land and breathes my air.
All good men, find the Muslim and strike him at the neck, of all Muslims!
Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them.
Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war,
to strike terror into the hearts of the vile Muslim.
Some ye slew, and some ye make prisoners.
Destroy their dwellings!
Destroy their seed that no Muslim shall be born unto the Earth.”
If the dirty Muslims hides behind a rock or tree, the rock or tree will cry out:
“Come! Look here! See the dirty Muslim hiding! Come and smite him.
For surely they are sons and daughters of Pigs and Monkeys!”
And the Muslim fled like a crazy man with fear in his eyes and terror in his mind!
But he was not swift enough.
For the Earth found and catch every one of the vile Muslim.
And the Muslim was struck at his neck.
And the Muslim blood flowed like the river Nile.
Until all Muslims on Earth were smited.
And Lo, Behold.
The world became clean and the air fresh when the Muslims were no more.
And the Earth was happy.
And people lived in peace and the Earth was good.
In the name of our Mother Earth,
For ever and ever,
Amen
Virginia says
Again, amen.
Thomas F Mills says
What a Moronic Twit. Blasphemy refers to Religeon and Islam at its best is an ideology.
It it actually facisam. Face it mohammed was a pimp, liar and pathetic.
islam only appeals to the morally decrepit, illiterate . Example, birac hussein obama.
Islamorefugee says
Wonderful… You Rotten(!) eye. To Mother Earth it is the creation of a child of her, who must be ‘Golden Eye’ !
Thank you.
Cretius says
This is an example of the phobia Muslims have about any discussion of their belief system, cultural practices and history.
Islamists use negative labels like racist and Islamophobia in an effort to curtail free speech and democratic institutions both of which are not allowed in Islam.
The useful idiots on the Left have bought into this fraud thus betraying both freedom of speech and democracy.
Angemon says
I know of book saying that Jesus Christ is not the Son of God, did not die on the Cross and didn’t came back to life. That, according to mainstream Christian orthodoxy, is a blasphemy. I, for one, am against burning books, but if the Pakistani PM wants to “eliminate” blasphemous content he could start with the quran…
Carolyne says
I too am generally against burning books, and most especially burning them by a government entity, but burning one’s own Koran is not offensive to me. In fact, I think I’ll go do it now.
DFD says
Brilliant! (sarc.!) Then all references to other religions will be outlawed, and those who make the persecuted, since according to that hellish cult all religions are blasphemous.
Just think about a Christian clergyman: “In the name of the Father, the son and the holy spirit…” He committed a crime… Similar for all other religions.
DRHazard says
If this moron had been in charge when Muhammad made up the “Satanic Verses” Muhammad would have been executed and there would be no Islam. Not to mention the fact that Muslims everywhere revere the “perfect man” as if he was a god, making them all guilty of blasphemy. Islam needs another pillar; hypocrisy.
Carolyne says
When Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State, she attended a UN sponsored meeting in Istanbul, the subject of which was the universal outlawing of blasphemy against Islam. This was, of course, to further the Muslim takeover of the world, but not advertised as such. One assumes that her BFF (Or whatever she is) Huma Abedin accompanied her.
IMO an American diplomat such as Hillary Clinton was purported to be should not go within 100 miles of such a meeting, because the implementing of it’s purpose, would subvert the US Constitution. Apparently the $30 million reportedly given to Hillary Clinton by Saudi Arabia bought a lot, including her own country,
Since the Clintons are multi-multi-millionaires, perhaps billionaires, I wonder how much money is enough for them. Is there nothing not for sale by the Clintons?