“If Islamic law is implemented, everyone will have rights in the form of justice. We shall base our decisions about music on what is permissible in Islam. We don’t like art or music. We will oppose it. I’ll strongly speak against it.”
Think of what great human achievements will be lost forever as Sharia spreads.
“Islamist outfit Hefazat-e-Islam calls for Sharia Law in Bangladesh: Read about the extremist group that was behind the 2021 anti-Modi protests,” OpIndia, August 19, 2024:
Vice President of the Islamist organisation Hefazat-e-Islam (protector of Islam) Bangladesh, Muhyiddin Rabbani, recently stoked controversy when he argued that the nation should adopt Islamic law as opposed to its current legal and constitutional structure, a long-standing objective of the outfit. Notably, the country has grappled with violent anti-quota protests followed by multiple targeted attacks on minority communities and their religious places, especially Hindus by extremist forces after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on 5th August. Rabbani made it explicit that they intended to create an Islamic state in Bangladesh. According to him, an Islamic government would safeguard Islam and its precepts while also bringing justice to the populace.
Rabbani highlighted that Pakistan was formed in the name of Islam, insinuating that Bangladesh was earlier a part of the country before it gained independence in 1971.
“Islam was the basis of the creation of Pakistan. Pakistan was created for Islamic rule. We are Muslims and the majority in Bangladesh. We want this country should adhere to Islam and our demand is which is genuine. When we gained freedom, Muslims claimed that this country would be governed by Islam and we continue to seek the same. Islam even considers the rights of non-Muslims which is not the case in any other religion.” However, the miserable condition of minorities, particularly Hindus in the neighbouring Islamic states of India proves otherwise. He also alleged that no one was persecuted in the days of Prophet Muhammad.
When countered with reports of assaults on Hindus, their properties and temples in several parts of Bangladesh since 5th August, he claimed that the outfit appealed to the politicians to protect the temples and churches in the country. Raabbani who studied in India’s Deoband, in a further demonstration of the maximalist ideology of the group, referred to the Ahmadiyya community as Kufar or Kafir (infidels), akin to demands of radical outfits in Pakistan. He declared, “We do not consider Ahmadis as Muslims. They are infidels,” as he reiterated that Hefazat-e-Islam wants Bangladesh to remain a part of the Islamic system. He even had a message for Indian Muslims urging them to live peacefully with Hindus, “The message to Muslims in India is that you are our neighbours. You are our sincere brothers. Live in harmony with Hindus as we live in Bangladesh,” he claimed, to downplay the oppression of Hindus by jihadis in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, he insisted that India is already ruled by Hindus citing its overwhelming Hindu population, adding that it should adopt the same principles as Hefazat-e-Islam wants for Bangladesh. Rabbani defended himself and stated that it was acceptable when it was argued that the Constitution, not any particular religion, governs India. He added that the majority should rule the nation, according to Islam and emphasised that although there are various nations, there is only one Allah.
He clarified that there will be no place for music or arts in the country under Islamic rule, “If Islamic law is implemented, everyone will have rights in the form of justice. We shall base our decisions about music on what is permissible in Islam. We don’t like art or music. We will oppose it. I’ll strongly speak against it.” He once again voiced that matters including the Hijab would be subjected to consideration under the Sharia after the country executes Islamic Law.
The outfit even wants statues of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, and other prominent figures to be taken down. Rabbani conveyed, “We will request that the statues built across the country be demolished.” He claimed that while idols in Hindu temples should be preserved, statues of political personalities, especially those associated with the nation’s secular origins, should be demolished. Interestingly, the stance finds resonance with the Taliban, who demolished the Buddhas of Bamiyan to illustrate their aversion to shirk. Shirk in Islam is a sin often roughly translated as idolatry, polytheism or association (with God)….
somehistory says
The goon looks like the ghoul he is. A pox on him and his evil ideas and intentions.
Mike says
Not happening on there best day
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Not remotely surprising. Years ago, this group Hefazat-e-islam ran slogans that translated as “We will be Taliban, Bangladesh will be Afghanistan”
Rufolino says
What this horrible man wants to abolish are, for some people, the only things which make life bearable.
bill says
Islam is guilty of many crimes against humanity, but one cannot see any greater evidence of what a miserable so called religion it really is, than its hostility to music. Music has given pleasure and solace to people the world do over from East to West. I would guess that there are far more people who love music than who love Islam, so Islam will never succeed.
Tony Rice says
How on earth anyone can voluntarily adopt or abide by the terms of Islam, baffles me. Apart from being a religion of hate, it is so against the natural likes and dislikes of normal humans. NO music or art, who the hell dreamed that up, and why A madman? btw, necrophilia allowed up to 8 hours after the death.
Rita says
What a hypocrite ! He doesn’t decry but prefers to profiteer from all that non-muslims produce, i.e. corrective glasses, electricity, the internet, cars and other forms of transport, medications and vaccines, and of course, the best of the best, weapons. Instead of telling people how they should lead their lives, he should better start by living with what islam provides for him – sand, goats and camels. That just about sums up islam’s contribution to the progress of humanity.
OLD GUY says
These little creepy men, want power and young girls and boys and Islam is their only hope.