UK Parliament debate on Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Debate held on Wednesday 20th October in Westminster Hall.
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Pakistan flood survivors from Ahmadiyya community denied shelter & relief goods
MUZAFFARABAD: The government and local clerics refused to shelter around 500 flood-affected families belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in South Punjab’s relief camps. Not only that, the government also did not send relief goods to the flood-hit areas belonging to the Ahmadiyya community, The Express Tribune has learnt during a visit to the devastated Punjab districts of Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur.
For its part, the government claims that all relief goods are being distributed among survivors without discrimination. And that all survivors have been sheltered in relief camps without distinction. The flood-devastated families from the Ahmadiyya community have strongly criticised the government’s “discriminatory attitude” even at a time when the entire country is reeling from the ravages of the worst flooding in living memory.
US citizen Killed in religiously motivated attack in Pakistan
Pir Habib al-Rehman becomes second Ahmadi Muslim killed in Pakistan this week.
It is with great sadness and regret that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat hereby confirms that a well-known and loved Ahmadi Muslim, Pir Habib al-Rehman (60) was martyred earlier today near Sanghar in Sindh Province.
According to details currently available Pir Habib-al-Rehman was on his way to his farm when two masked assailants approached his vehicle and shot him twice. One of the shots fired was directly at his head. He was rushed to hospital by his nephew and three labourers who were with him at the time, but was pronounced dead on arrival. The perpetrators of the crime immediately fled the scene and remain unidentified.
Persecution in Pakistan Controlled Kashmir
Persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Azad-Kashmir has markedly increased in recent weeks and months, particularly in the Bhimber District.
A number of extremist organisations banned by the Government of Pakistan have continued to preach their hate filled messages by virtue of simply altering the names of their organisations. All available evidence strongly suggests that they are being supported, financially and otherwise, by a number of local politicians.
Incidents in Rabwah
On 6 March 2009, Ms Amatul Bari a visitor from Germany visited the local graveyard. Whilst at the graveyard she was struck by a brick and was injured. The incident was reported to police but no visible action has been noticed. This was not the first time that persons visiting the graveyard had been attacked.
Following three major anti-Ahmadi conferences held on 10 March 2009, the next day a van transporting 27 girls from Rabwah from their various colleges in Chiniot was attacked. Stones and bricks were pelted at the van. The incident was reported to police but no action was taken.
Abduction of Ahmadi in District Umar Kot – Sindh
Qamar Ahmad, age 26, was confronted by two men in the vicinity of his home at 9.30pm on 16 March 2009. He was forced into their vehicle, blindfolded and driven away. Upon arriving at an unknown location he was told to contact the local Ahmadiyya President because they said they had placed a bomb at the President’s home. Mr Ahmad said he did not have his number. He was then told to contact the local Head of the local Ahmadiyya Youth Association however again Mr Ahmad said he did not have the number. He was then told to phone his own brother and tell him to come immediately otherwise he would be killed.
Mr Ahmad phoned his brother and informed him of the threat. However nobody arrived and so the abductors tortured Mr Ahmad and tied his hands and feet. Eventually they left him stranded unconscious on the roadside. Sometime later four Ahmadi youths found Mr Ahmad unconscious and with rope tied around his neck and he was immediately taken to hospital.
Mr Ahmad is married and has a young daughter.
Threat to Ahmadi Doctors in MirpurKhas
An Ahmadi doctor is facing great threat to his life. He has recently received threats by phone urging him to either leave Ahmadiyyat or to flee the area. He has also received a number of letters addressed directly to him. A translated extract is produced:
“Take this small note seriously; do not take it as a hollow threat. We know everything about you. Your two sons are studying at… Cooperate with us otherwise we will abduct your children. Your house is in… Hurry to cooperate with us. Do not take this as a hollow threat.”
Female Ahmadi Teacher Charged
Police case (FIR 71/09) was registered on 5 March 2009 against Bushra Naheed, a teacher at Government Girls High School, Jodhala, under the terms of section 295-A of the Pakistani Penal Code.
Ms Naheed is accused of inciting two labourers to attack Haleemam Bibi. This charge is absolutely denied by Ms Naheed. No such attack ever took place. However local Mullahs reported the matter to the police and school authorities. She was duly charged by the police and suspended by her school in the absence of any form of investigation. If convicted Ms Naheed could face up to ten years imprisonment.
Ahmadi Charged for “Preaching”
An FIR was registered by police against Muhammad Nawaz at the City Police Station, Chiniot on 4 March 2009 under the terms of section 295-B of the Pakistani Penal Code. Mr Nawaz is accused of ‘preaching’ Ahmadiyyat to a man named Mr Muhammad Latif. If convicted Mr Nawaz faces up to three years imprisonment.
Persecution – Martyrdom of Doctor Couple Video
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