Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations, because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth:
Many were the Ways of Life that have passed away before you: travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those who rejected Truth. (Qur’an 3:137)
This is one of the foundations of the Islamic idea that pre-Islamic civilizations, and non-Islamic civilizations, are all jahiliyya — the society of unbelievers, which is worthless and must be shown to be inferior to Islam. Ruined houses of worship serve that purpose.
“4 minor boys arrested for vandalising Hindu temple in Thar village,” by Hanif Samoon, Dawn, January 27, 2020 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Police on Monday evening announced the arrest of four minor boys who allegedly vandalised the Mata Deval Bhittani temple in a village near Thar’s Chhachro town.
A first information report (FIR) was registered earlier in the day against four unidentified people for their involvement in the incident.
According to the FIR — registered on the directions of Thar Senior Superintendent of Police Abdullah Ahmedyar — the temple was vandalised by four unidentified people on Sunday night, who also desecrated idols of deities. A complaint of the incident was lodged by a citizen Prem Kumar.
In the evening, the Tharparkar police in a press release stated that four young boys, aged 15, 13, 13 and 12, were arrested for vandalising the place of worship. All the suspects belong to the village of Alanabad near Chhachro.
The boys while confessing to the crime stated that they carried out the act to steal money from the temple, the police statement said.
Chhachro Station House Officer Hussain Bux Rajar had earlier said that the police were looking for the culprits and had sought help from “local experts” who were examining the footprints of the miscreants to identify them….
mortimer says
Will the Islamophobia never stop in Pakistan?
At least 4,000 Hindu temples were destroyed by the Muslim invaders of India. At least 2,000 mosques were built over the foundations of previous Hindu temples using the materials from the demolished temples.
– Sufi scholar Ahmad Sirhindi (1564-1624) encouraged the persecution of Hindus:
“The honour of Islam lies in INSULTING kufr and kafirs. One who respects the kafirs dishonours the Muslims… The real purpose of levying jiziya on them is to HUMILIATE them to such an extent that they may not be able to dress well and to live in grandeur. They should constantly remain TERRIFIED and TREMBLING. It is intended to hold them under CONTEMPT and to uphold the honour and might of Islam.”
Eur says
Sufism: the spiritual and peaceful branch of Islam. Ahhahahahahah
gravenimage says
Yes–this is absurdly how Sufism is often characterized. But in reality it embraces Jihad.
Michael Copeland says
Pakistan is a failed state.
Pakistan – “Pure {Paki) state”, a specifically Islamic State – was set up in 1947, only a few months different from the date of the establishment of Israel – a Jewish homeland state.
Compare and contrast.
Rob says
You could pose the same comparative question between Israel and Jordan. Both dispositions of Mandate land. One Muslim lives undisturbed. The other Jewish is under continual attack.
gravenimage says
So true, Michael and Rob. And just look at how much more advanced India is than Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well.
elee says
Hey First World are you going to wait until they desecrate your citys shrines? Oh wait, theyve been doing that for centuries & its been a millennium since the last time the west responded. Aaaaahhh the inscrutable occident, who can guess what they might be thinking?
gravenimage says
Pakistan: Four Muslim teenage boys vandalize Hindu temple
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This looks more like almost total destruction of the interior of the temple rather than just vandalism.
I very much doubt that the police and Pakistani authorities are going to really prosecute this case.
Rufolino says
When Islam in Europe feels strong enough later this century it will turn its attention to the cultural artefacts of European civilisation, many of which it will be impossible to protect from Moslem hate.
Michael Copeland says
Certainly. This is a glimpse into the future for Europe and Brexited Britain.
Notre Dame anyone?
gravenimage says
Grimly true, Rufolino. It has already begun in Europe.
Joe says
At least they know who did it. The French still don’t know the cause of the Notre-Dame fire. The investigators probably know, by now.