[Pakistan] - University professor sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam

[UltimaOnline]

Someone didn't like him, and so accused him of blasphemy, sentencing him to death.

Pakistani professor sentenced to death for blasphemy
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A policeman stands guard outside the central jail in Multan where Hafeez was sentenced to death
A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced a university professor to death for blasphemy under a law that critics say is often used to target minorities and liberal activists.

Junaid Hafeez, 33, was arrested in March 2013 for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed on social media.

Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in conservative Muslim-majority Pakistan, where laws against it carry a potential death sentence. Even unproven allegations have led to mob lynchings and vigilante murders.

Hafeez's sentence was announced in central city of Multan, where he was a university professor at the time of his arrest, and his counsel Asad Jamal slammed the decision as "most unfortunate".

"We will appeal against this verdict," Jamal told AFP.

There was tight security in and outside Multan prison where the trial was held.

After the verdict, prosecution lawyers distributed sweets among their colleagues, who chanted "Allahu-akbar"(God is great) and "Death to blasphemers."

Government lawyer Azim Chaudhry hailed the decision while fellow lawyer Airaz Ali said it was a "victory of truthfulness and righteousness."

Rights group Amnesty International said the verdict was "a gross miscarriage of justice".

"Junaid Hafeez's death sentence is a gross miscarriage of justice and the verdict... is extremely disappointing and surprising," Amnesty's Rabia Mehmood said.

"The government must immediately release him and drop all charges against him," she added. "The authorities must also guarantee his safety and that of his family and legal representatives."

Hafeez's previous lawyer was murdered in 2014 after receiving death threats during a hearing.

About 40 people convicted of blasphemy are on death row in Pakistan, according to a 2018 estimate by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.

The acquittal last October of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who had spent more than eight years on death row for blasphemy, provoked violent protests across Pakistan, leaving large swathes of the country paralysed.

Bibi now lives in Canada with her family.

While many cases involve Muslims accusing Muslims, rights activists have warned that religious minorities -- particularly Christians -- are often caught in the crossfire, with blasphemy charges used to settle personal scores.


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[laksaboy]

If he does get executed, it'll be another wonderful addition:

https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/

 

[mojito]

Now that Brexit is getting done, more pakis are getting ready to head to Britain!

 

[glockman]

People given death sentences for blasphemy is truly an out-dated mode of thinking.

 

[JohnTan]

And moslems are upset with India offering asylum to non-moslem refugees fleeing persecution.

 

[garlic]

72 virgins, here he cum....

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Pakistani professor sentenced to death for blasphemy
Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in Pakistan, where the acquittal of Christian woman Asia Bibi in 2018 provoked violent protests across the country. (Photo: AFP/ASIF HASSAN)
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LAHORE, Pakistan: A Pakistani court on Saturday (Dec 21) sentenced a university professor to death for blasphemy under a law that critics say is often used to target minorities and liberal activists.
Junaid Hafeez, 33, was arrested in March 2013 for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed on social media.
Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in conservative Muslim-majority Pakistan, where laws against it carry a potential death sentence. Even unproven allegations have led to mob lynchings and vigilante murders.
Hafeez's sentence was announced in central city of Multan, where he was a university professor at the time of his arrest, and his counsel Asad Jamal slammed the decision as "most unfortunate".
"We will appeal against this verdict," Jamal told AFP.
"Junaid Hafeez's death sentence is a gross miscarriage of justice and the verdict ... is extremely disappointing and surprising," Amnesty International's Rabia Mehmood said.
"The government must immediately release him and drop all charges against him," she added. "The authorities must also guarantee his safety and that of his family and legal representatives."
Hafeez's lawyer was killed in 2014 after receiving death threats during a hearing.
About 40 people convicted of blasphemy are on death row in Pakistan, according to a 2018 estimate by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.
The acquittal last October of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who had spent more than eight years on death row for blasphemy, provoked violent protests across Pakistan, leaving large swathes of the country paralysed.
Bibi now lives in Canada with her family.
While many cases involve Muslims accusing Muslims, rights activists have warned that religious minorities - particularly Christians - are often caught in the crossfire, with blasphemy charges used to settle personal scores.
Source: AFP/nr

 

[syed putra]

I keep on saying islam is not a religion when it started. It was a libersting force freeing the people from the tyranny of roman and persuan rule.
The quran was published way after arab ruled most of east and south mediterranean coastline and a religion was created based on christian and jewish influence which are included in the quran.
Since its not a religion, you can say whatever you like.

 

[bobby]

Makes our POFMA looking very civil and perfect....

 

[syed putra]

There is no punishment for blasphemy insult or humiliation. These are obviously inhumane.
In malay.

Hooray! Pakistan hukum mati Muslim Pakistan. Musuh Islam Boleh Relaks








LAHORE: Sebuah mahkamah di bandar Multan, Pakistan menjatuhkan hukuman mati terhadap profesor sebuah universiti hari ini kerana menghina Nabi di sosial media.

Junaid Hafeez, 33, ditahan pada Mac 2013 selepas mengeluarkan kenyataan berbaur menghina terhadap Nabi.

Peguam Asad Jamal dalam kenyataannya kepada AFP berkata akan membuat rayuan terhadap hukuman itu.

Keselamatan di penjara Multan dipertingkatkan ketika perbicaraan berlangsung.

Sementara itu, jurucakap kumpulan hak Amnesty International Rabia Mehmood berkata kerajaan harus menggugurkan semua pertuduhan terhadap Junaid dan membebaskan lelaki itu.

Pada 2014, peguam Junaid dibunuh selepas menerima ugutan bunuh ketika perbicaraan berlangsung.

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Tuan-tuan, apakah perintah Allah swt yang sebenarnya kepada Rasul kita untuk menangani keadaan apabila orang lain menghina, mencaci, mencela, mencemuh dsbnya ?

Kita mesti merujuk Al Quran, ajaran kepada Rasul dan juga ajaran Rasul yang paling benar sekali.


Surah 33 : 48 Dan janganlah engkau menurut kehendak orang-orang kafir dan orang-orang munafik dan janganlah engkau hiraukan usikan dan celaan mereka, serta berserahlah kepada Allah; dan cukuplah Allah menjadi Pelindung.

[33:48] Do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites, disregard their insults, and put your trust in Allah; Allah suffices as an advocate.

Tidak ada pun perintah untuk menghukum atau membunuh sesiapa pun atas tuduhan mereka mencela, menghina atau memaki Rasul, Islam atau Allah swt.

Rasul kita tidak boleh menurut kehendak orang kafir dan munafik. Dan Rasul diperintah jangan hiraukan usikan dan celaan orang itu.

Maksudnya tuan-tuan pun janganlah menurut kehendak orang kafir dan munafik. Tuan-tuan pun jangan hiraukan usikan dan celaan sesiapa pun.



[Surah 3: 111] Mereka tidak sekali-kali akan membahayakan kamu, kecuali menyakiti perasaan kamu dengan ejekan dan tuduhan yang tidak berasas. Dan jika mereka memerangi kamu, mereka akan berpaling lari membelakangkan kamu ; mereka tidak akan mencapai kemenangan.

[3:111] They can never harm you, beyond insulting you. If they fight you, they will turn around and flee. They can never win.

Tidak ada pun perintah untuk menghukum atau membunuh sesiapa pun atas tuduhan mereka mencela, menghina atau memaki Rasul, Islam atau Allah swt.

Ejekan, maki hamun, celaan, tuduhan tidak berasas dsbnya tidak membahayakan Rasul kita. Sama juga bagi kita. Cuma hati boleh terguris. Atau sakitkan perasaan kita. Itu saja. Lebih dari itu tulang kita tak patah, rumah kita tidak roboh, tanah dan sawah tidak rosak.



Surah 3:186 Demi sesungguhnya, kamu akan diuji pada harta benda dan diri kamu. Dan demi sesungguhnya, kamu akan mendengar dari orang-orang yang telah diberikan Kitab dahulu daripada kamu dan orang-orang yang musyrik: banyak cacian yang menyakitkan hati. Jika kamu bersabar dan bertaqwa maka sesungguhnya yang demikian itu adalah dari perkara-perkara yang dikehendaki diambil berat.

[3:186] You will certainly be tested, through your money and your lives, and you will hear from those who received the scripture, and from the idol worshipers, a lot of insult. If you steadfastly persevere and lead a righteous life, this will prove the strength of your faith.


Tidak ada pun perintah untuk menghukum atau membunuh sesiapa pun atas tuduhan mereka mencela, menghina atau memaki Rasul, Islam atau Allah swt.

Ajaran Allah swt kepada Rasul kita adalah 'kamu akan mendengar banyak cacian yang menyakiti hati'. Dari kaum mushrik, kaum ahli kitab dsbnya.

Dan apa pula cara terbaik untuk menangani cacian mereka itu ? Inilah jawapannya :

Jika kamu bersabar dan bertaqwa maka sesungguhnya yang demikian itu adalah dari perkara-perkara yang dikehendaki diambil berat.

Inilah ajaran Allah swt kepada Rasul dalam Al Quran dan ini juga ajaran Rasul kepada umat manusia.

Orang caci ke, menghina ke, mencela ke, mencarut ke, memaki ke itu perbuatan mereka. Kita mungkin rasa terguris perasaan di hati, kita mungkin rasa terhina tetapi setakat itu saja.

Celaan dan cercaan orang lain (contohnya terhadap Rasul, terhadap Islam atau terhadap Allah swt) tidak boleh patahkan tulang kita atau membahayakan keselamatan kita.

Jadi kita tidak boleh membunuh manusia atau penjarakan manusia atau derakan manusia apabila kita pula rasa terguris dihati kerana kononnya mereka telah menghina rasul, menghina Islam atau menghina Allah swt. (Err . . .Islam ahlul sunnah ke, Islam shiah ke, Islam Ahmadiyah ke? Islam Wahabi ke?)

Surah 61:2 Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Mengapa kamu memperkatakan apa yang kamu tidak melakukannya!


Surah 61:3 Amat besar kebenciannya di sisi Allah - kamu memperkatakan sesuatu yang kamu tidak melakukannya.

Ingat ya Rasul kita "tidak boleh cakap tak serupa bikin". Rasul kita tidak boleh cakap satu benda di satu tempat dan sebut perkara yang bertentangan pula di tempat lain.

Yang jelas di Pakistan ialah orang Islam jatuhkan hukuman mati atas orang Islam atas sebab agama mereka. Tidak perlu orang kafir membunuh Islam. Orang Islam boleh membunuh sesame sendiri.