“Sadly few other students feel any remorse for killing a Christian and no-one is willing to implicate the other murderers by naming them. The parents of Sharoon believe the wall of silence reveals the contempt that these students have for Christians and the low value placed on their lives.”
Yes. Islamic law actually stipulates that a Christian’s life is worth less than that of a Muslim:
“The indemnity for the death or injury of a woman is one-half the indemnity paid for a man. The indemnity paid for a Jew or Christian is one-third the indemnity paid for a Muslim. The indemnity paid for a Zoroastrian is one-fifteenth that of a Muslim.” — Reliance of the Traveller, a classic manual of Islamic sacred law (o4.9)
“Thus if [a] Muslim commits adultery his punishment is 100 lashes, the shaving of his head, and one year of banishment. But if the man is not a Muslim and commits adultery with a Muslim woman his penalty is execution. … Similarly if a Muslim deliberately murders another Muslim he falls under the law of retaliation and must by law be put to death by the next of kin. But if a non-Muslim who dies at the hand of a Muslim has by lifelong habit been a non-Muslim, the penalty of death is not valid. Instead the Muslim murderer must pay a fine and be punished with the lash. … Since Islam regards non-Muslims as on a lower level of belief and conviction, if a Muslim kills a non-Muslim, then his punishment must not be the retaliatory death, since the faith and conviction he possesses is loftier than that of the man slain…Again, the penalties of a non-Muslim guilty of fornication with a Muslim woman are augmented because, in addition to the crime against morality, social duty and religion, he has committed sacrilege, in that he has disgraced a Muslim and thereby cast scorn upon the Muslims in general, and so must be executed. … Islam and its peoples must be above the infidels, and never permit non-Muslims to acquire lordship over them.” — Sultanhussein Tabandeh, A Muslim Commentary on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“17 Y/O pariah Christian boy beaten to death by Muslim students in school,” by Wilson Chowdhry, British Pakistani Christian Association, September 1, 2017:
A Christian teenager who achieved academic excellence despite years of institutional discrimination and peer bullying, was killed by Muslim pupils whilst in a classroom environment in Vehari District in the Punjab.
Against all the odds Sharoon Masih gained the highest scores at his former school named Chack 461 EB, eponymous with its geographical location. So convinced were the Christian teachers that Sharoon would be a successful individual that they challenged his poverty-stricken parents not to put him to work but to encourage him to pursue higher education. His father Elyab Masih (35 yrs) saved some money from the work he undertakes as a labourer on a brick kiln, paid for the admission for Sharoon to join ‘MC Model Boys Government High School Burewala and District Vehari’.
Sharoon was isolated from the very first day he joined his new high school a consequence of being the only Christian within his form. His parents told BPCA officer Mehwish Bhatti that he suffered targeted abuse from the day he started on 25th August 2017.
Sharoon’s mother Riaz Bibi (30 yrs) told us Sharoon was warned by his peers not to mix with Muslims at school. One boy is believed to have said ‘You’re a Christian don’t dare sit with us if you want to live’. Many boys called Sharoon a ‘chura’ which is a very derogatory term against Christians. Moreover there were repeated attempts to convert him to Islam, Sharoon however, never quit his faith to the chagrin of the Muslim children around him exacerbating his pariah status.
Though it must have been very difficult attending a school in which you enter as anathema, Sharoon used the segregation imposed on him to study and was noticeably one of the top performers in his classroom, even within the few days he had been at his new school. His academic prowess however, only added to the disdain for him felt by other pupils. Even then Sharoon Masih could never expect the brutality that led to his death on 27th August 2017.
On the day of the incident, whilst in a classroom, Sharoon was brutally beaten by many of his fellow students on only his fourth day at the school. The violence was of such sickening ferocity that poor Sharoon died where he was in the classroom.
Early pupil reports suggest that the teacher overseeing the classroom ignored the brutal mauling of a despised Christian. However the teacher has since claimed he was reading a newspaper and did not notice the attack. Later the head teacher stated that the attack occurred between classroom sessions and that one teacher was late on arrival allowing the incident to occur without notice.
All the reports state that as Sharoon was beaten a cacophony of insults were shouted at Sharoon, in what must have been a nightmarish last moment of life for the Christian teenager. Questions are being asked about the inactivity of ‘the classroom teacher’ and the duty of care of other teachers in the vicinity. Especially considering not one of the teachers reacted to the noise emitted from the melee.
The Schools governing body have already taken action against the Head Teacher who has been dismissed from his post.
Reports about the trigger factor for the brutal murder vary, however a main culprit Muhammad Ahmed Rana has already confessed and has been arrested and detained by local police. Sadly few other students feel any remorse for killing a Christian and no-one is willing to implicate the other murderers by naming them. The parents of Sharoon believe the wall of silence reveals the contempt that these students have for Christians and the low value placed on their lives.
Razia Bibi, said:
“My son was a kind-hearted, hard-working and affable boy. He has always been loved by teachers and pupils alike and shared great sorrow that he was being targeted by students at his new school because of his faith.
“Sharoon and I cried every night as he described the daily torture he was subjected to. He only shared details about the violence he was facing. He did not want to upset his father because he had such a caring heart for others.
“The evil boys that hated my child are now refusing to reveal who else was involved in his murder. Nevertheless one day God will have His judgement.”
Though initially students claimed that Sharoon was killed for bumping into the foot of Muhammed Rana, Mr Rana is insisting as his defence (for what it’s worth) that Sharoon smashed the screen on his smart phone, which spurred his anger. He has said other boys were involved but so far has refused to implicate others….
Linde Barrera says
All JW readers should write a paper letter to the president of Pakistan or the Prime Minister of Pakistan, condemning this barbarism and asking for justice since “there is no compulsion in religion” according to the Quran (and quote the verse). Those Muslims broke the law and need to be punished. Let us flood the office of the Pres. or PM, like we did about Paypal.
Jack Diamond says
Better to write your reps here about ending jizya (financial tribute) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan while it continues to condone and facilitate the inhuman persecution of its Christian minority.
Those Muslims did not break Qur’anic law, best avoid going down that rabbit hole. There are better laws to appeal to. But it is good for leaders in Pakistan to know we are paying attention to the outrages occurring there, probably the only reason Asia Bibi is still alive. Not that it helps Sharoon.
You might recall the Christian student in Egypt a few years ago, beaten to death by his Muslim classmates AND the teacher for refusing to remove his cross. This is Islam.
gravenimage says
Agreed, Jack.
Linde, grimly, pious Muslims know that murdering Infidels is perfectly Halal. Remember that the very next Qur’anic verse negates this one, which is often quoted to credulous Infidels.
Qur’an 2:256:
“There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves is Taghut and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.”
Qur’an 2:257:
“Allah is the ally of those who believe. He brings them out from darknesses into the light. And those who disbelieve – their allies are Taghut. They take them out of the light into darknesses. Those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide eternally therein.”
“Taghut” means “to cross the limits” or to “rebel”–and in Islam “rebels” can be slaughtered.
Here is Qur’an 4:76:
“The believers fight for God’s cause, while those who reject faith (are Taghut) fight for an unjust cause. Fight the allies of Satan: Satan’s strategies are truly weak.”
Oliver says
And, in my opinion, a great deal of nothing will happen. Ditto writing members of the U.S. Congress
A they, both parties, possibly a few exceptions, give two shits about is themselves and families and pork barrell deals to further enrich themselves
Daniel Triplett says
It’s high time for a final Crusade.
Lol says
Are there any men! Ah yes a crusade by women!!! lol
Andy says
This is appalling. How cruel these people are of the so called religion of peace!
Poor boy.
Islam again showing it’s true colors.
Hindu American says
And yet, we all are color blind.
Andy says
To, Hindu American.
When you come from a multi-cultural Christian family such as mine Hindu American. . YES! WE ARE COLOR BLIND!!! Again there is nothing wrong with being proud of ones race and the differences we all are born with as long as you have love and respect for each other which this boy who was murdered just for being a Christian never got.
There is a lot of places in the world HIndu American where Christians of all different colors are being murdered. As I think you know.
Hindu American says
I know. My point was that when islam shows its true colors, we choose to be remain blisfully color blind, opting not to see the true colors of islam. I was not referring to being “color neutral or agnostic”.
Andy says
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/30/indian-christians-arrested-for-allegedly-seeking-conversion-hindu-youth.html
Andy says
Beaten Indian Pastor prays for restoration of peace in India
https://www.britishpakistanichristians.org/blog/beaten-indian-pastor-prays-for-restoration-of-peace-in-india
gravenimage says
And Hindus and Sikhs are often victimized in Pakistan, as well.
Westman says
Worldwide, the “Religion Of Peace” will continually generate violence through someone with a name derived from “Muhammad” as surely as the sun sets and more often than the wind blows.
Pakistan is sliding into the abyss, eating its academic seed corn and embracing the ignorance of Islam while India slowly ascends to greatness.
gravenimage says
Pakistan: Muslim students beat 17-year-old Christian classmate to death
“Sadly few other students feel any remorse for killing a Christian and no-one is willing to implicate the other murderers by naming them. The parents of Sharoon believe the wall of silence reveals the contempt that these students have for Christians and the low value placed on their lives.”
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This *poor boy*.
Just hideous–but not surprising. Not only will none of the Muslim students speak up about the perpetrators, but it sounds as if the teacher was at least tacitly involved, as well.
Pakistani authorities do not care about Christian or other Infidel victims, and often arrest Infidels who complain of their treatment–sometimes police even join in with the violence against them.
It also sounds as if the bright victim was the hope of his family–and that hope is now dead along with the boy.
There is no future for any Infidel in Pakistan at this point. The sad remnant of Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs should flee to India if they are at all able to do so.
Joe says
Since this is what Pakistan is, why do we send them billions of dollars of military aid?
Bob says
That same question could be asked of the UK, to!!
gravenimage says
Joe and Bob, I don’t think we should send these Muslim thugs another penny.
At the very least, we should make their getting any more money from us contingent on their curbing their savagery to women and Infidels.
Lydia says
The demon god of islam is very blood thirsty and seeks always more sacrifice and bloodbath.
But the good news is that another Christian martyr has entered heaven in glory.
They were obviously jealous of him too.
And to that other comment, that is right; a true Christian never removes their cross.
Adrian Johnson says
“How long, O Lord?”