Irfanullah Khan and Zubaida Jalal
By Rohail Butt • Aug 16th, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look • 28 Comments •As the rulers of yesteryears are departing and the new government is settling in, the pushed dirt under the carpet is surfacing steadily. After the statement by Zardari that Musharraf committed serious misappropriation in the greenbacks given by US in reference of war on terror, there were allegations of Musharraf’s son taking money in exchange of handing over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui to the FBI.
These mulct are followed by a stunning inquiry report in which there are irrefutable proofs that the once “role model” women of Musharraf era has been involved in multi-billion corruption. Zubaida Jalal, the education minister in the Musharraf’s first era and then minister of social welfare and special education during premiership of Shaukat Aziz. According to the inquiry report by PM Inquiry Commission (PMIC), the front man for Zubaida Jalal was Irfanullah Khan, and they both skimmed many millions of dollars from the projects going on in the province of Balochistan.
Irfanullah Khan has got a corruption-studded history of swindling and putrescence, and during the era of Musharraf and under the full patronage of Zubaida Jalal, the man thrived in corruption. Irfanullah Khan was suspended on charges of corruption in the Education ministry, but then shortly he was given another project in Social Welfare Ministry after Jalal was given the portfolio when Shaukat Aziz took the charge as the prime minister. In the Social Welfare Ministry in 2005, she handed him over a multi-billion project, which was also suspended after serious allegations of corruption.
Irfanullah Khan’s sagas of corruption goes even way back. He was director of the NFBE Balochistan for almost 10 years, and during that he also committed corruption in the literacy project in 1995 with an amount of Rs 1.2 billion initiated by Benazir Bhutto government. He was then suspended and allegations were leveled against him. In 2002, Irfanullah Khan was once again playing a role in the Tawana Pakistan Project (TPP) and TPP was launched with Rs 3 billion for a period of 54 months to address the nutritional needs of school children between the age of 5 and 12 years. That program was also suspended due to the corruption of Irfanullah and other officials.
As the investigations in the corruption of TPP were goin on, Irfanullah Khan was appointed the National Project Director on June 30, 2005. He was transferred from the Ministry of Education in 2005, just after Zubaida Jalal became the minister of social welfare and special education. She facilitated the postings and stationing of Irfanullah and always made sure that he gets his both hands dipped in gold. Under the supervision of Zubaida, Irfanullah made irregular payments, suspicious MOUs, skewed payments and useless contracts. Lots of money was served on the rejuvenation of the office and the home of Zubaida Jalal.
Zubaida Jalal was always portrayed as the paragon of enlightened moderation notion put forward by the tinpot dictator. She was so hyped that even condi the beautiful invited her to visit White House, and many started speculating that she could be the next Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan.
But then every Benazir has her Zardari.
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“there were allegations of Musharraf’s son taking money in exchange of handing over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui to the FBI.” Butt Sahaab, it would have helped your readers if you had the moral courage to identify the ’sleeze bag’ whose ‘jello’ brain dreamed up this. Let your readers benefit by following letter from todays DAWN:
Aafia Siddiqui: US envoy’s version
WE at the US embassy, Islamabad, have read with increasing concern a number of erroneous and irresponsible media reports regarding the arrest of Aafia Siddiqui.
We commend the majority of Pakistani journalists for their accurate and balanced reporting and overall professionalism. Sadly, however, a few have allowed rumour, innuendo, and grossly unsubstantiated allegations to dominate their coverage.
Unfortunately, there are some who have an interest in simply distorting the facts in an effort to manipulate and inflame public opinion.
The truth is never served by sensationalism; we believe your readers, as fair-minded and critical thinkers, deserve better.
Therefore, it’s high time that we set the record straight.
— Allegations that Ms Siddiqui has been in custody at the Bagram Theatre Internment Facility in Afghanistan are completely erroneous.
— Ms Siddiqui was not in the custody of the United States — either at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base or anywhere else — at any time prior to her detention by Afghan police on July 17, 2008.
— The United States did not have knowledge of her whereabouts until she was detained by Afghan police on July 17, 2008.
— Ms Siddiqui is accused of seizing a weapon and firing – unprovoked — on US personnel during questioning.
— She sustained non-life threatening injuries, received prompt medical attention, and is expected to fully recover. At no time was Ms Siddiqui mistreated or abused in any manner whatsoever.
— There was absolutely no reward or ‘bounty’ paid by the United States for the capture of Ms Siddiqui.
— The United States has no definitive knowledge as to the whereabouts of Ms Siddiqui’s children.
— While in the custody of the United States, consular authorities of the government of Pakistan have standard consular access to her under the terms of the Vienna Convention. Pakistani embassy officials visited Ms Siddiqui on Aug 9.
— Upon her arrival in the United States, a criminal action was initiated against Ms Siddiqui. She is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the southern district of New York with one count of attempting to kill United States officers and employees and one count of assaulting United States officers and employees. If convicted, Ms Siddiqui faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on each charge.
— The US justice system is based on the abiding principle that defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
— Ms Siddiqui will receive a fair and public trial and will be afforded every opportunity to present her defence.
We would encourage your readers to remain open-minded but sceptical of these current – and any future — sensational allegations that have no basis in fact.
ANNE W. PATTERSON
US Ambassador to Pakistan
Islamabad
Aftab, its amazing that you believe the US officials. Hmmm, WMDs. Abu Gharib, Gitmo, and host other other things are still their haunt.
That’s the bad luck for the Baloch people. Musharraf is much better than Zubaida and her henchmen. He at least publicly told Baloch leaders that they wouldn’t know what had hit them.
Just wait, and you would hear many more stories like that about other Mush company.
Musharraf is down and now everyone is kicking him upside down and inside out. Typical end of a dictator.
Kashif, no I do not believe “everything” that comes out of U.S. government sources, however, I do have problems in believing “anything” that I know is production of blind hatred and premeditated campaign to malign just one man and his family. How treacherous and what an assault on justice that those who have a clear and visible track of corruption and killings of Pakistani citizens (in the name of “encounters” etc.) have been given free hand to dispense “justice” to satisfy their own vindictive nature.
By the way Professor Khan, this man you have labeled as part of Ms. Jalal’s henchmen has been around much longer than tenure of both Musharraf’s government and Ms. Jalal’s public service put together. As far as Musharraf’s public warning is concerned, in all fairness he did talk tough, I honestly wish that he acted just as tough and there would be no repeat of that show of maladministration and government of commissions and omissions which we all remember in the name of ‘distorted’ democracy. But, I suppose you get what you ask for - congratulations, ochlocracy is back! and the baboons can pay homage now!
I hope you may already know about the assets of BB and Zardari but now give a look to Nawaz Sharif assets and judge yourself who is better among PPP, PML N nad Pervez Musharraf.
Nawaz Sharif: A History Of Ingratitude
Mr. Sharif is not as innocent as he portrayed himself to be. If Mr. Sharif wants accountability, let’s open all the books.
By MIRZA ROHAIL BAIG
Saturday, 14 June 2008.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—If you are one of the Pakistanis who applauded former prime Nawaz Sharif when he addressed a crowd of deranged lawyers and paid hungry supporters – who turned the most expensive piece of property in the heart of Pakistan’s federal capital into an open air toilet last night, then you should know that Mr. Sharif is not as innocent as he portrayed himself to be.
This is a guy who went shopping in Washington DC for a U.S. $ 25,000 watch as brave Pakistanis died fighting for their honor in Kargil, a battle that Mr. Sharif ensured we lost because he was busy in a personal fight with the nation’s military leaders.
Mr. Nawaz Sharif’s record is so embarrassing that, in another country with educated voters, he would never be reelected by the people.
His record includes unforgettable lapses and mistakes, each of them worthy of an inquiry commission that could disqualify him for life:
1. This man declared emergency after the May 1998 Nuclear detonations. Under the pretext of sanctions, he swallowed up the nation’s $10 billion foreign reserves. No questions asked and no accountability since!
2. This man, Nawaz, siphoned off millions of dollars of the money collected under the ‘Qarz utaro mulk sanwaro’ scheme where he appealed to the Pakistani nation’s patriotism and asked everyone to donate money to pay off the national debt. No accountability so far!
3. This man was shopping for $25,000 Philip Patek watches in the United States when our brave soldiers were dying in Kargil. No shame!
4. This man built a 2000-acre Raiwind palatial complex for himself and his family when our nation was contributing to the ‘Qarz utaro mulk sanwaro’ scheme to pay off the national debt.
5. This man Nawaz is a PROTEGE of past military rulers who turned him from a dumb, Nehari-loving imbecile into a leader. General Imtiaz brought him from Dubai. General Jillani and General Zia-ul-Haq groomed him. Lt. Gen. Hameed Gul created for his an entire new political party, the IJI. Today he makes fun of the military. It says something about his character. He is an ungrateful person, someone we call EHSAAN FARAMOOSH in our language!
6. He is the first ruler in the history of Pakistan and maybe the world who ransacked the Supreme Court building and unleashed the private armed thugs on Shahbaz Sharif’s payroll as a private Sharif Militia and used them to stone the building of the Supreme Court and chase out its judges who dared to challenge his actions in 1997.
7. More than 80 complaints of corruption and misuse of authority were pending at different stages of inquiry, investigation and trial against former PM Nawaz Sharif when he was granted pardon by the president and went into a self-chosen exile. The complaint said Nawaz Sharif did not mention in his declaration of assets in the nomination form for NA-12 in 1997 that he owned a helicopter. It was alleged that he did not pay duties of Rs. 30 million on this machine. Don’t take my word for it, check this news story: http://www.millat.com/ghalibcom/events/nawaz%20exile/80_cases_pending_against_nawaz_b.htm
8. According to a report:
8.1 Rs. 1.5 billion loan was taken out by the Sharif brothers against the security of their company, Ittefaq Foundries
8.2 Rs. 302 million were obtained for Brothers Sugar Mills
8.3 Rs. 92 million for Brothers Textile
8.4 Rs. 392 million for Brothers Steel Mills
8.5 Rs. 102 million for Ramzan Sugar Mills and Khalid Siraj Textiles each
8.6 Rs. 385 million for Ittefaq Sugar Mills
8.7 Rs. 368 million for Ittefaq Textiles and
8.8 Rs. 239 million were loaned to Ittefaq Brother.
9. The Nawaz family which is now one of the richest in the country largely due to the largesse of Pakistani banks has unveiled its one billion rupee Raiwind Complex. Spread over an area of around a thousand acres it houses palatial residences, a 300 acre farm, a 500 bed hospital, a school, a medical teaching facility, 200 acre dairy farm, a 350 line telephone exchange, Polytechnic institute, Nursing and Midwifery school etc. The Sharifs who must really be minting money have built it all in 17 months at a cost of Rs 740 million. The Punjab government headed by a Sharif has chipped in by providing government-funded roads and forcibly purchasing land for papa Sharif. http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/2423/20.html
10. Nawaz is currently Pakistan’s 4th RICHEST MAN in the list ‘Top 40 Richest Pakistanis’.
11. Nawaz has asked for Pakistan to open permanent border with India, VISA-FREE! Why doesn’t he simply call for making both one & same country? This way he’ll get an endless supply of Indian music DVDs that he so loves!
Finally, when Nawaz’s son was suspected of having blood cancer and needed treatment in London, Pervez Musharraf violated his own 10-year agreement with the Saudis and ordered the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh to provide the Sharifs with passports on humanitarian grounds.
Musharraf again put the exile agreement aside and helped Shahbaz Sharif get treatment in New York.
In comparison, Mr. Nawaz Sharif could have shown magnanimity and rise above petty revenge and address the real issues facing Pakistan, internally and in the region.
Mr. Baig is a Pakistani commentator. He can be reached at opinion786@yahoo.com
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Really good news source.
Why ANNE W. PATTERSON has not said anything on the extradition of Dr. Afia? I mean why she hasnt said that Pakistan govt allowed her to be taken to the US? It is a shame that you trust her words perhaps thats the reason why our brothers and sisters are sold to the imperialists. I wonder how you would’ve taken ANNE’s words if it were your real sister instead of Dr. Afia.
Mr Akhund, I honestly do NOT believe in selective justice. And I also do not believe in street trials. How would I have reacted in case of my “real” sister, such hypothetical questions I have answered quite a few times before. Let me, explain my position. First, for me a sister is just a sister and there’s nothing real or unreal about it. I would certainly hope that a person is mature enough not become instrument of someone else’s agendas, however, if me or my siblings do decide to take a certain route to their perceived glory, then I think me or anyone is responsible for his actions. Sure, I would be pained, like I am right now, but I think it is not fair to my belief system to be dragged into all my ventures. I think this way I do not make my religion a laughing matter and not to be taken as seriously as it deserves to. I do not cater to such perceived mass animosity and sense of en masse persecution. There are hundreds of thousands of people with our background and belief living in the West; they are educated, they are professionally successful and well placed in the countries of their domicile. I do not wish to malign them by association and do not wish to make them suspicious. They are our ambassadors and they do help people understand what we are and what our faith is and I consider this of great value. One thing I must confess and that is my honest trust in fairness of their judicial system and I am certain that one can get the most justice from their system than anywhere, and I repeat anywhere in the world. It is just my point of view and I don’t think you mean to take away this from me.
Mr Akhund, let me add just another idea to the above. On your question regarding Government of Pakistan allowing of Afia Siddiqui. In my opinion, there are enough very competent lawyers in our country, someone could have taken this up, pro bono, and gone to a competent court of law and accused the government and its various organs, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an illegal act perpetrated against a citizen and force them to explain and accept respnsibility. As far as I can remember, the Spreme Court of Pakistan has made this abundantly clear that a Pakistani citizen may not be disowned by our government in any circumstance. If US judicial system can provide a, pro bono, legal assistanance to an accused of foreign origin (a foreigner) then why can’t a Pakistani lawyer provide this assistance to a distressed Pakistani in a Pakistani court to clarify the legal position. This way not only this individual would be helped but the rest of the highly emmotionalised public can also rest its fantacies about what justice or injustice is.
Aftab Sahib,
Now you are sounding more reasonable. I am not sure of how much you know about the judicial system in the US, but it is all about how good of a lawyer one can hire. Legal system in the US is not free or as you have put it of receiving pro bono. There is an old saying, you get what you pay for. Pro bono lawyers are not the best and any reasonable person that understands this in US, makes sure they get the best legal teams money can buy.
The case of Aafia Siddiqui has raised a lot of interest among non-Muslims here. Here is another perspective:
http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2008/08/aafia_siddiqui.html
The writer is an Indian American and the site is run by the wife of Deepak Chopra.
I am keeping an open mind about this case and Pakistanis should likewise. Many of us are just confused and in time hopefully the “truth” will come out.
Regards
I will add this, that it is not uncommon for people to have lawyers on monthly retainer service here. I have two law firms on retainer on general and civil matters. A case came up back this past May of a friend that owns an Indian restaurant that was put in jail on immigration issues. When i asked my law firm to help in the case, they made it clear that put up a $25,000 retainer and we will get your friend out of jail. Lucky for my friend, that he got out on a bond and now the case will be dismissed. If my friend did not have the money and a good lawyer to represent him, he still would be in jail.
For people who do not live in this country, it is easy for them to say, that the American judicial system is fair. The reality is, it is all about money and the damn best lawyer one can hire.
Doctor Sahib, I am not referring to the concept of ‘legal assistance’ for destitute defendants at the cost of the state. I am talking about willingness of many top notch lawyers to represent a defendant who seems to be a victim of a political agenda. Frankly, my point is simple and that is instead of painting a picture of “an educated Muslim woman” is being victimized merely because of her being educated Muslim. You know as well as any educated Pakistani does that there are many many extremely educated and successful and practicing Muslim women, in the United States and are not victim of such “unfounded” allegations or charges. I am reasonably impressed by what you pointed out as raised interest of non-Muslims in this case, because it supports my statement about existence of such sense of fair-play in the American public opinion is such a typical American phenomenon. Of course, I am not suggesting them to be the best people in the world, however, they have developed a system of ‘check and balances’ which is closest to being as perfect as human nature and inclinations would let. By the way, my intention is to explain what is best for us in given circumstances and I hope that I am understood.
Doctor Sahib, please don’t think that I am so keen to convict her even if innocent, I am not. However, I am interested in seeing justice done, after all my sense of a “cause” and the “modus operandi” I choose to accomplish my goal may not be allowed to victimize those who have nothing to do with international politics.
Aftab Sahib, I do appreciate you making yourself more clear. I do understand your position. I know you are a reasonable person, maybe just tough at times…:) It is okay, and we need that.
You are very right that, we have many highly educated Muslim women here in the US and they enjoy great deal of respect. My own wife, is one of these women and you know she has more respect from non-Muslims than from our own Muslims? For those that work hard and are fair, non-Muslims do not question loyalties. Though our own Muslims and I hate to say this, Pakistanis do not. It is a paradox and I still do not understand.
We do need to more away from this victimization and you are very right to point this out. We just need to be fair in this case of Aafia Siddiqui. She is innocent until proven guilty.
Thank you for sharing your views. Just be kind and guide us in a healthy way. You are a very bright person and for me it is an honor to know Muslims like yourself.
Regards
Aftab Sahib,
I am not sure if you checked the other articles on the blog I referenced before. This is a very interesting article on India and Pakistan:
http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2008/08/hope_and_change.html
Do read the comments along with the article. Very interesting dialogue that I hope other Pakistanis will take time to read.
Regards
Jenaab, I did and wish such broad mindednesslike, Vijay Sappani, from our people, too; ““The demolition of Babri Masjid, and the recent Gujarat riots where thousands of Muslims were killed are black spots that show that democratic model has still holes and India and Indians of all background need to work harder for India to be a free society where minorities don’t have to fear when the next riots will come.”
I am sorry to say that I am still waiting from people to say something on this,”(following is an extraction from a recent article about what we are doing to our own people, most of us have nothing to say about this miscarriage of justice, I wonder where are those lawyers and their movements - ‘The brutalizing law’ by Mr Kunwar Idrees:
“…………The sectarian divisions since then have been exacerbating and turning violent. But no government has been able to bring itself up to scrap the laws and policies which have institutionalised intolerance and hate. Now all sections of society are its victims — the majority as much as the minorities. An agenda that was essentially political in the course of time has become a mindset to which the moderate, the tolerant, the intellectuals and the judges all have been succumbing. Let it be illustrated by a few recent events.
First, a gathering of religious leaders over which Mr Rafiq Tarar presided has ruled that any Muslim who changes his religion must be put to death and his property confiscated. Mr Tarar should have known that the country of which once he was the president is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. That declaration enjoins religious freedom which expressly includes the freedom to change one’s religion. If he was a conscientious objector to this policy of the state he should have refused to become its president where, in any case, for all of his tenure he remained a silent spectator of fateful events.
Second, a prison vast enough to accommodate 50,000 persons — men and women, young and old — may soon have to be established if the courts of law agree with the police and state prosecutors. These had held that by wearing badges which bore Quranic inscriptions the entire population of Chenab Nagar (Rabwah) had committed an offence that is punishable with imprisonment of up to three years under Pakistan’s penal code.
Third, 23 students (five among them girls) of Faisalabad’s Punjab Medical College were summarily expelled from that college by the principal on the complaint of the youth wing of a religious party that they were seen preaching their faith.
Human rights organisations worldwide have apparently taken notice of these incidents and will draw their own conclusions which, at a time when Pakistan is in the limelight for the prevalence of extremism and for sheltering terrorists, can be only scathing. Who is to be blamed more for Pakistan’s descent from a peaceable to a brutalised polity — the laws made by its assemblies or the bombers produced by its seminaries — remains a dilemma. What is not in doubt is that public opinion and the courts of law failed to play their part…………”
kunwaridris (at) hotmail.com
Aftab Sahib,
I am aware of these issues, though I was not aware of some of the facts presented in the article. The people that Kunwar Idrees is referencing to is of the Ahmadiyya faith? Personally, I have no issues with people practicing different faiths and their rights should be protected.
I would ask of you to maybe write an article on this site to address or open up a separate place to discuss this here on TPS. As you rightly know, this is a delicate subject and we all need to be fair. I am open for dialogue and if you know my views, I am quite harsh when it comes down to people being abused. More facts need to be presented, before I can say anything else on this subject. This is the same way, I was with the Aafia Siddiqui case initially.
The prison Mr. Idrees referenced is I believe going to be a total of five new prisons in Punjab. I read about these new prisons while back and I understand this was to upgrade the living conditions of the prisoners. This has been in the works for a while, based upon from the article I read.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
I look forward to our upcoming discussions.
Regards
Rohail But says: “But then every Benazir has her Zardari.”
Zardari: yes, it is like— ‘Devil preaching the Gospel.’
Dear Mr Aftab S. Alam and Dr. Alshaer,
Your comments at number 18 and 19 above refer
I extend my heartiest regards for your kind concern mentioned in above comments. It clearly shows that there are some difficult days for Ahamidiyya community living in bulk in Chenab Nagar-Rabwah lying ahead for them. The purposed actions are invariably designed to persecute the vulnerable out of the envy. But you know it is God’s design; when ever the Dawah of word of God, some how starts slowing down; there always erupts a tremor of some kind to give a jolt or to prick the inner conscious of men.
Ahmadiyya movement is totally aware of it that how the snooze is being tightened around them; but you know when these thing goes to extreme and not only the victim but others start also become weary of it; that in turn it makes the reality known and thus the truth is recognised. People are never drawn to word of God just like that; there are always a strong motivations and sacrifices working behind that; this is the way of Allah that how His word get recognised.
Obaid ullah Aleem says;
‘Oas kay naam peh marain khanna ub Ehzaz Humar’.
Aur kissi ki yeh Izzat, ooqat naheen Deykhi
In the present days; this is only Ahmadiyya movement’s specific honour bestowed by God Almighty to them; that they be persecuted in His name, while they glorify the name of God and truth is thus known and gets its due recognition. Quran says in Al-Nasr that [110;2] ‘And thou seest men entering the religion of Allah in troops..’
Let us promote the true character of God Almighty in our lives and our societies; where ever we are, that God is Love and Just and lets us keep God at first place.
[Likhee nahean woh baat; oas ki nahean joe bat]
Regards
I only asked why didnt ANNE disclose how Afia was taken to US.
Mr. Khokar
In Pakistan, and entire Islamic World Ahmadis are declared as Non Muslims. I have no problem what faith they believe in, because “there is no compultion in religion”
The real issue is they preach Ahmadiyya Faith, in name of Islam, and it’s totally not accepable. I suggest, “Return of Christ” will be well accepted in west.Byt please stop calling it Islam, they save themselves from human rights violations:
As claimed by Ahmadiyya website
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a religious organization, international in its scope, with branches in over 189 countries in Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. This is the most dynamic denomination of Islam in modern history, with worldwide membership exceeding tens of millions.
The Ahmadiyya Community was established in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in a small and remote village, Qadian, in the Punjab, India. He claimed to be the expected reformer of the latter days, the Awaited One of the world community of religions (The Mahdi and Messiah). The Community he started is an embodiment of the benevolent message of Islam — peace, universal brotherhood, and submission to the Will of God — in its pristine purity. Hadhrat Ahmad proclaimed Islam as the religion of man: “The religion of the people of the right path” (98:6)
With this conviction, the Ahmadiyya Community, within a century, has reached the corners of the Earth. Wherever the Community is established, it endeavors to exert a constructive influence of Islam through social projects, educational institutes, health services, Islamic publications and construction of mosques, despite being bitterly persecuted in some countries. Ahmadi Muslims have earned the distinction of being a law-abiding, peaceful, persevering and benevolent community.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Islam was created under divine guidance with the objective to rejuvenate Islamic moral and spiritual values. It encourages interfaith dialogue, and diligently defends Islam and tries to correct misunderstandings about Islam in the West. It advocates peace, tolerance, love and understanding among followers of different faiths. It firmly believes in and acts upon the Qur’anic teaching: “There is no compulsion in religion.” (2:257) It strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form and for any reason.
Saeed Khan,
You have rightly said:
“I have no problem what faith they believe in, because “there is no compultion in religion”
The real issue is they preach Ahmadiyya Faith, in name of Islam, and it’s totally not accepable. ”
Indeed there is no compulsion in religion and I hope the people of the Ahmadiyya understand this. If they rightly believe they are right, let them continue, but not in the name of Islam. This is where the problem comes forth. They need not be concerned in “saving” us from hell-fire and believe me, most Muslims will be happy if they take this juncture.
The rest I have already said. Rights of people should be protected, no matter what faith they believe or practice. Throughout in the early history of Islam, it is well documented of the protection given to non-Muslims.
Lets try to remained focused on the subject of this article. Certainly, the other subject can be discussed on another article here on this site.
Regards
Dear Saeed Khan ,Toronto,
Although the author of the article may prefer that subject discussion may not go beyond his suggested theme, i.e. ‘Every Benazir has a Zardari’ but since you have said some thing that who could be a Muslim?
So I must say that as per Islamic recognised definitions that I know; any one who bears the basic tenet of Islam and believes in the unity of God and in the last prophet as His Messenger and bearer of the Book – Quran is a Muslim or say any one who declares that; ‘I bear witness that there is no God but God and Prophet Muhammad (saw) is the servant and the messenger of God’ is a Muslim. No one has the right or any institution or any other worldly orgnisation has the prerogative to come in between God and the man declaring this credo of Islam or may give any verdict other wise.
With the best of Regards.
Dr. alshaer Asslam u Alaikum
It feels good to be around, a gentleman like you.
So far in all my comments I follow my instinct, what ever comes to my mind I type it fast, and deliver.
Because sometime conscious deliberations are “merely tentative” and “show a far lower standard of morality” in comparison to action directed by instincts.
Perfection does result from instinctual action; genius resides in instinct; goodness likewise. One acts perfectly when one acts instinctively. Even from the viewpoint of morality, all conscious thinking is merely tentative.
Soon I will start following THE RULES
I would like your opinion on my ( instinctively act )comments on Sheikh Aziz Murder, if you wish so.
Regards
Mr. A khokar
I can Write a book, quote you from Quran, and quotes from Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, but it won’t make any differance to you. I advise you to practice your religion, and Allah may fogive you for your good deeds. Over one billion Muslims, and our Quran and Rasool will not accept you as Muslims, simple as that. No matter how hard you try, play the blame game, lie, cry, use propaganda, read Kalma and say Salam, Alhumdullilah, You will stay Non Muslim. This is the Reality, you must accept it, as your ullma did in National Assembly of Pakistan. As a good Mirzai I have no problem with you, I have Ahmadi friends like you. Please do some soul searching, and accept Islam. It’s my duty to invite you in Islam.
Before I finish just one refernce fro TRUE ISLAM
As Muslims we all BELIEVE, in last KHUTBA of PROPHET MOHAMMED pbuh ( DO YOU BELIEVE IN IT ? ) if not than what you believe in We all know:
The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH
People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born
The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon him- is known as Khutbatul Wada’.
O People
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People
Remember one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well therefore, O people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and the Sunnah (Hadith), and if you follow these you will never go astray. All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listened to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people.”
End Of the Discussion, you insist so I replied. If you have more question Please study, both religion throughly, with deep understanding. ” Inna wi biba nai ”
and Allah Knows the best
Surprisingly, beside Mirzaism, Sikhism, fifth largest religion was founded in the same century, among simple people of Punjab, has some teachings of Islam, The Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings, philosophies and beliefs of eleven Hindu saints and four Sufi saints.
Hindus and some Muslims both were converted to Sikhism.