Maulana Azad Hints Anti-state Element's Involvement In Jaranwala Incident
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published August 20, 2023 | 11:00 PM
JARANWALA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Aug, 2023 ) :The religious leaders from various denominations on Sunday gathered to denounce the recent incidents of violence against the minority community in Jaranwala in a strong display of interfaith unity.
They emphasized the importance of safeguarding the rights of minorities and upholding the principles of humanity.
The leaders voiced concerns about the activities of hostile elements seeking to create religious strife and chaos in Pakistan. They expressed alarm over the spread of divisive ideologies and religious unrest within the country. They unanimously condemned this act as a flagrant violation of Islamic teachings and the constitutional rights of religious minorities.
Leading a delegation of eminent scholars and representatives from different faiths during the visit to Essa Nagri, Jaranwala, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Mohammad Abdul Khabir Azad who also serves as Imam and preacher at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, expressed his unequivocal condemnation of the Jaranwala incident.
He reiterated that islam underscored the protection of minority rights and advocated respect for the dignity of every human being. He highlighted that the Constitution guaranteed the preservation of minority rights, and "if any individual is found guilty of such actions, it is the responsibility of the state to ensure swift justice." Maulana Azad also pointed out the sinister plot behind the incident, suggesting that there were anti-state elements aiming to sow discord between Muslim and Christian communities.
He warned that the nation would not tolerate such nefarious designs and that unity among Pakistan's diverse populace would prevail.
Archbishop Sebastian Shaw expressed deep concern over the attacks on Christian places of worship. He affirmed that the safety and security of all citizens of Pakistan, regardless of their faith, were paramount.
The religious leaders unanimously called upon the government to take immediate action against those responsible for the attacks and to differentiate between the innocent and the guilty. They also urged state institutions to ensure the protection of places of worship for all faiths, emphasizing that this shared commitment to safeguarding religious spaces was intrinsic to their faiths.
The delegation included esteemed figures such as Archbishop Sebastian Shaw, Allama Zubair Ahmad Zaheer, Bishop Andreas Rahmat, Father Abid, Qadir Khalid, Father Naqash, Sardar Ranjit Singh Giani, Maulana Qazi Abdul Ghaffar Qadri, Dr. Markus Fida, Pandit Bhagat Lal, Pandit Kashi Ram, Maulana Aslam Saqi, Mufti Mubasher Ahmad, Allama Hafiz Kazim Raza Naqvi, Maulana Fateh Mohammad Rashidi, Allama Haider Ali Najafi, Pir Waliullah Shah, Mufti Ashiq Hussain, Maulana Ehsanulllah Tabasum, Sahibzada Syed Abdul Basir Azad, Maulana Ubaidullah Naqshbandi, Allama Rashid Turabi, Pastor Ashar Nazeer, Father Ashfaq Anthi, Haji Ghulam Rasool Shah and other scholars, members of the peace committee and social personalities.
As the gathering concluded, prayers were offered for the safety, progress, and unity of Pakistan.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi acquitted in two cases related to Haqeeqi Azadi ..
U.S. Ambassador Blome at 20th Anniversary Celebration of English Access Program
Experience 120FPS gaming with Infinix GT 20 Pro –available in Pakistan now!
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Nikah case transferred to another court
Mazik Global Pakistan Launches AI Innovation Hub
Azam Khan removes all photos, videos from Instagram
Mahira Khan mesmerizes fans by sharing heart-touching moments of personal life o ..
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 3 June 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 03 June 2024
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 2 June 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 02 June 2024
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi visits Wagah Border
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Spokesperson of Balochistan govt condemns attack on polio team in Chaman
18 minutes ago -
PM Shehbaz's China visit to become a milestone in bilateral relations: Chinese ambassador
28 minutes ago -
Hot & dry weather predicts in Sukkur division
28 minutes ago -
Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi acquitted in two cases related to Haqeeqi Azadi March
41 minutes ago -
Anti-polio campaign starts in specific districts of KP
48 minutes ago -
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Nikah case transferred to another court
53 minutes ago
-
Youth dies in road crash
58 minutes ago -
Two drugs peddlers held
58 minutes ago -
Old enmity claims life
1 hour ago -
Anti-polio drive postponed in six districts of Balochistan due to heatwave
1 hour ago -
Railways earn over Rs 70 bln till May
1 hour ago -
Envoy Marilina pledges to give new impetus to Pak-Italy relations
1 hour ago