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Contempt bill against Holy Quran, Sunnat and justice: Imran Khan
Khan says that leaders of the country are being given a license to loot through the new bill.
PTI chairman Imran Khan addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/ EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD: The contempt of court amendment bill passed by the National Assembly late on Monday is against the Holy Quran, Sunnat, justice and the country’s Constitution, remarked Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Khan said that through the bill, the incumbent government are being given a license to loot. The government is itself corrupt and is now involving the bureaucrats as well, he warned.
Khan further said that the bill is not only against the Constitution but also against the supremacy of law, and the judiciary’s independence is being eliminated with it.
He added that the PTI is holding talks to challenge the bill in Supreme Court.
The bill still has to clear the Senate, signed by the president – which will probably be done before July 12, when the court takes up the Swiss letter matter.
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A good, focused and wise move….This nonsensical bill should be challenged and struck down.
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playing politics.
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So what exactly is objectionable about the bill? Which specific provision does IK think is un-islamic or unconstitutional??? I’m very very confused.
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Contempt bill against Quran?
Is not contempt non-existent in Islam to begin with? There has been no evidence that just disrespecting or ridiculing Court will entail punishment. Neither in Hudood nor in Tazeer.
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In islam no one is above law
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Mr Khan, You and Your Party has proved that you are being funded pro-US establishment of Pakistan by not protesting against the Resumption of NATO supply.. Where are your past claims against NATO and Drone Attacks now? Where are your sovereignty’s stance now? Don’t you forget now that the resumption of NATO supply and Drone attacks will kill innocent citizens of Pakistan?
Yes, You has forgotten now because if you will oppose, they (US agents) will create problem for your party in coming general elections..
And don’t worry on contempt law, the Supreme Court knows how to protect the constitution better than you.Recommend
This democratic Govt. or Looting mafia?????
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Wow ! “Islam in danger” politics in full swing. Mr Imran Khan, irrespective of his intentions and personal opinion, will be ultimately hostage of his own rhetoric and politics, just as Mr Jinnah was and in my opinion end up hurting Pakistan more than even Zia-Ul-Haq did.
Just watch. Taliban thinks, Mr Imran is there man. LeT thinks Imran is there man. DFC thinks Imran is there man. Disillusioned right-wingers think Imran is there man. Some liberals think Imran is there man.
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This bill allows the President, Governors, PM, CM’s, Federal and Provincial Ministers to ignore at will any court orders including Supreme Court of Pakistan with impunity. The people have been deprived of their last resort of getting justice against any misdeeds committed by any government officials as the relevant minister can overrule the court orders without any fear of punishment. The revenge of democracy upon people seems to have no bounds.
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@Mian Dawood, re-opening NATO routes is in the interest of sound diplomatic relations. Please don’t be naive.
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@Mian Dawood:
What Did DPC acheived in Long March? they gathered thousands in Islamabad but did nothing and called it off .. and thats what Imran did in Past .. unless u wanna say that imran should use force against govt and stop nato supplies .. then thats what DPC should have done yesterday ..
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Stop playing the religion card Khan sab!! Its not going to earn you any voteRecommend
@Noor:
You r 100 percent right.The Bill passed by the National Assembly
is against the ISLAMIC LAW no one ABOVE THE LAW.*in ISLAM.*
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Under Islam no Caliph is above law and under Islamic traditions if a Qazi (Judge) calls you to the court you have to go either for witnessing or for a trail. Those who do not believe this better read the traditions of the prophet[s] and the traditions of Hazrat Umar[r.a]. So Hell YES! This bill is against Islam. Way to go IK. We are with you!
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@mian dawood
you will get your answer on july 14th
pti is going to do it’s protest in peshawar..
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Our constitution clearly states that no legislation can be imposed repugnant to the Quran and the Sunnah – how does executive immunity stack up to the standards set by the Quran, exemplified by the Sunnah of the Prophet and subsequently practiced by the Caliphs?
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The issue with the rulers in Pakistan is that they are in habit of evading all laws and look for total immunity. The current lot of politicians in government is not any different. This is no less than dictatorship. PTI is demanding balance of power, neither parliament is supreme nor courts. There should be check and balance but they want to raise few above all which is totally against all tenets of islam.
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Khan, we are with you against all these crooks
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Unable to understand IK logic!
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@Kaka:
Article 227(1) of the Constitution clearly states: All existing laws shall be brought in conformity with the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, in this Part referred to as the Injunctions of Islam, and no law shall be enacted which is repugnant to such Injunctions.
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It makes sense now
The chief justice, about 5 days ago, remarked that “no law can be made that violates Islam”.
That was the clue.
Mr Imran Khan , is now going to go to court and chanllenge the immunity law on grounds that “it violates Islam”.
Supreme Court is going to agree and hold the law in “violation of Islam.”
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why people cant understand that state and religion are two very different things..one must not mix these two. a state can only achieve development by going secular.
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@Babloo:
Due to people like you, Islam is discredited. You should first study the contempt bill and then comment accordingly. You so called pseudo liberals have the problems, that you don’t have any argument, and jump to nonsensical issue to please USA. Recommend
“Contempt bill against Holy Quran, Sunnat and justice: Imran Khan”
Fpr heavens sake don’t bring Quran in what is clearly a political discussion. Keep at least something sacred.
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@SM: Thanks for the help SM!! You must be a legal scholar. Then surely you can tell me which of the provisions in that Act are against this Article?
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He is crying over spilled milk. When there are elections, he boycotts and when government presents these bills, he avoids any discussion. God save us from his vision.
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@Ayesha Khan:
U missed this somehow but this is Islamic republic of Pakistan .. no matter how secular anybody gets. Islam defines a way to politics too and surely Allah SWTs commandments should be openly discussed and brought into the picture. Else stupid decisions like the one above would always be made.Recommend
Zardari is winning. these stupids r losing.
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whoever is against IK for the sole reason tht he used the word Islam and Quran,… i have humble request for u… plz look deep inside…. can islam exist without justice? plz ask urself when was the last time u prayed and it had an actual meaning…. im no pious person bt i do know in my heart tht final submission belongs to Allah. the so called liberals should just go on lux style awards live updates… rather than commenting on the future of Pakistan,. as salaamu alaikum
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Vikram : “why people cant understand that state and religion are two very different things..one must not mix these two. a state can only achieve development by going secular.”
I wonder what brought you to this conclusion. Basically, this bill has nothing to do with the state or religion for that matter .. its simply meant to protect a bunch of crooks so it would be struck down any way.
But this is clearly in violation of Islamic laws which state that no one is above the law. Muslims have a glorious heritage in Khilafat e Rashida where Religion dictated every political matter and that by a long mile was the most productive period Muslims ever had.
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The fact is this bill will pave the way for the total collapse of the justice system in Pakistan and exponentially increase corruption which is already touching to skies. Let’s suppose there is a dispute between a foreign investor with some ministry and the court rules in favor of the investor. However, the relevant minister refuses to address the grievances of the investor as this bill allows him to do so with impunity. Now either the investor grease the palms of the minister to implement the court orders or forget his claims. In other scenario, a local contractor seeks justice through court because one govt. department is holding his due bills. Court orders the department to make the payment, but the minister refuse to make the payment. Under the provisions of this law, the contractor cannot go back to court for implementing the court orders. He either give the minister some percentage of the payment or forget the whole amount as there is no other recourse. The fact is, nobody will go to courts in case of a problem with any govt. office, because they know the courts would not be able implement their orders, rather they will just give bribes because that would be the only way to get their work done.
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For those who are more liberal and understand western standards know better that there is no one above law in the western world. And it is clear in Islam that for a nation to die it is enough that they differentiate between rulers and commoners in exercise of justice. Those who are trying to justify these laws are trying to cover up corruption of the current rulers. As clear in Quran, don’t transcend the commands of Allah. Please don’t support the corruption as it is harming us badly. It is time to call spade a spade if we can’t stop it physically.
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as always, another blurred and confused statement by imran khan. How does this bill conflict with islam? It looks like he’s taken charge of the sharia in pakistan as well.
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Imran, I am your supporter. But since last few months you have started giving Fatwas. There was already a proliferation of the Muftis and Maulanas who would do this act. Please keep your self bound to the interests of the Pakistanis and do not fight your political battle by using or misusing the name of religon like the clergy.
I am getting disappointed.
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One thing has not changed in our politics from MA Jinnah to Imran Khan that is bringing in the Holy Qur’an to reinforce their own political agenda. This whole exercise is unfortunate and very sad. No wonder that we are being ridiculed even in the Muslim countries.
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Muhamamd Ishaq: “Zardari is winning. these stupids r losing.”
Its you whose loosing my dear friend. You’re not a winner in all of this are you?
Start connecting yourself to whats happening in Pakistan to somehow get the feel of how ure doing in this marathon.
Unless you’re one of the “insulated” lot which doesnt really care roti 2 rupay kee ho ya 200 rupay kee. =)
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Islam teaches the way to live. that means it’s every where from raising a child to governing a state. thus cannot be separated, and guidance and laws should be taken from it. people who consider Islam just a religion and not beyond that are misled. and if imran is using islam in taking a right decision thus should not be targeted.
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Khan speaks again without knowing what is he trying to say!Recommend
@ ahmed: as always, another blurred and confused statement by imran khan. How does this bill conflict with islam?
Whats version of Islamic laws in this regard? Can their be different laws for various sections of the society?
I dont think so. So doesnt Imran.
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Have a field day in firing shots at Imran after all he talks of Islam and Quran. For those questioning about contempt of court in Islam, there is no example, whether citizen or ruler, who stooped to such low levels of ridiculing the court. In fact it happens no where in a civilized country.Recommend
@Uza :Khan speaks again without knowing what is he trying to say!
I have the same feeling about you.
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Et is smart..
add islam and imran khan together…there will be a rush of comments
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this bill is wrong as it is against the constitution of pakistan. According to the constitution no bill can be passed which is against Quran and sunnah so technically imran khan has said nothing wrong
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CONTEMPT BILL AGAINST QURAAN AND SUNNA
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You are on right path what will be next?
@Abrar R: “@Ayesha Khan:
U missed this somehow but this is Islamic republic of Pakistan .. no matter how secular anybody gets. Islam defines a way to politics too and surely Allah SWTs commandments should be openly discussed and brought into the picture. Else stupid decisions like the one above would always be made.”
I am well aware that Pakistan is an Islamic republic. While I personally feel a secular state is desirable, I am not bringing my personal preference into this debate.There was no concept of contempt of court in those days and Quran does not say anything about that either. I am just saying that to bring Quran into a discussion which is purely political amounts to using our Holy Book for political purpose and that should be avoided.
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no doubt the bill is anti Islamic. There are numerous occassions on which the ruler (khulafay rasheedeen) were called by Qazi to appear and clarify their stance.
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@ayesha_khan:
The Quran and Sunnah is our constitution. Islam is a deen a way of life,
and must be implemented in the entire socio, political, economic, and financial
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What a person he is. Fighting it alone, fighting so hard and for now so long. Never in pakistani politics someone has languished so long and has remained in the political wilderness with such steadfastness and firmness as this man has. He is on the path of those men who make their own history and they do not make it the way they please, they make it under the circumstances which are directly transmitted from the past.
If this man takes charge of pakistan, he has the ability and the will to change pakistan for a better tomorow for all of us.
Long live Imran Khan
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Well Islam has given us guidelines on various walk of life, therefore for Muslim’s it is essential to follow the rules, there are no IF & BUT’s in Islamic law nor state is separate from Islam.Why some people are so vocal? Is it wrong to tell people that the “black law amendment” is not in anyway in line with Islamic law or peoples right i.e NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, not even the President. I find no reason for some of you to object IK’s statement as our basic right has been compromised by the corrupt elite.
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@ayesha_khan:
OK … keeping Quran away from this discussion, let us revert back to the Constitution. It pre-amble is very root of existence of this country’s legal structural. Can we move forward by setting aside its requirements?
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This is not the first time contempt clause got amended in Parliament. Last time in 2004 also it was amended during the era of great military dictator Musharaf. Then nobody claim that it is against Islam, Holy Quran or Sunnat. This shows the height of stupidity of some politiciansRecommend
Imran Khan, I have been a follower of PTI since 1996 when I first signed up and sent funds to it from UK. Now my extended family are members. We attend your rallies.
First Defai Pakistan, now support for an archaic and unjust law that is being repeatedly misused. I no longer consider myself PTI and I strongly doubt that any of us will be voting for your party. Your heart may be in the right place but I do not trust your judgment.
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Well the strategy of Imran Khan is simple. Wait and see and then after the flood is gone just comment about it. When PMLN requested the parties to go against the bill and protest in and outside the parliament PTI flatly refused and now despite PMLN’s Objection bill is passed and PTI successfully was able to divide Opposition now Imran Khan is out giving out Fatwas against this Bill. This is a form of Hypocrisy and nothing else.
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This law is all-in-one solution for the PPP government. No matter what are decisions/orders of the courts regarding holding two offices of Zardari, or writing a letter to Swiss court, or nullifying the NRO, or illegal appointments or transfers, or disqualification of members of parliament, or conviction of a PPP leader in corruption cases, or anything else that does not suite PPP, they can just ignore the court order without any fear and impunity. In fact this law is worse than martial law. Even in martial law, court orders are obeyed, but this law absolves the imperial rulers of any such liability.
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There is no concept of contempt of court in Islam. And no Caliph was ever dismissed by a Qazi.Recommend
@imran ahmed
well it shows how strong your belief was in imran khan.
It is very easy to stay in uk and make your impressions about imran khan after reading a news paper..
my advice come pakistan stay here beat the load shedding then you will reconsider your opinion regarding imran khan
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@awans
pml n is delusional as always…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rATQrXqJEQ
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@Zahid Hussain: “@ayesha_khan:
OK … keeping Quran away from this discussion, let us revert back to the Constitution. It pre-amble is very root of existence of this country’s legal structural. Can we move forward by setting aside its requirements?”
As a foreigner I do not have any opinion about the laws Pakistan passes. IT is for Pakistani citizens do determine. As a Muslim though I feel upset when my holy book is dragged into a political debate needlessly.
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Soon we will hear that it is against shariah not to vote for T.I.PRecommend
I have few questions: why does Chief Justice have immunity? isn’t it against the Islamic law? If Chief Justice did something wrong who will charge him?
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Imran Khan another baffling statement – without any conviction – he is getting scary by the day – as scary as any mullah would be interpreting Quran to suit their political agenda and vendetta.
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IK has just lost his marbles.
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Imran khan is a true Muslim & his love & faith in Islam is again proven. He has already said earlier that he would make Pakistan a truest Islamic state & inshallah he will. Jeeye Imran khan…
& any bill passed against Holy Quran or sunnat is totally unacceptable to every Muslim in the country!
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He is not using relegion.He meant simple that Islam teach us equality. Therefore this bill is against Islam. How can few people are not following one law and whole country follow that law. It is against the baics of Islam and Fundamental laws.Recommend
@Babloo:
Babloo gee, Mr Jinnah was a great leader even mr. Advani and mr. Jaswant sing admits it, so don’t mix mr. Jinnah with any one.
Reg. IK is flirt, all his life was, so old habits not change soon, he keep promising every one he knows that he is coing in power so no one ask to fulfill his promise.
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@Noor:
Except Muslims, right?
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Obsession with religion continues. Shame on these politicians for using a great religion for their opportunistic ambitions.
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Imran sounds like a street corner Mulla.
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Quite a lot of other things are also against Quran and Sunnah does he know?
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Please listen to the whole press conference and then read this news! ET will not publish this :-)
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agreed…. there should not be different treatment for government member and a common man on a same act …its against Islam as well as against basic human right.
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@salma
he is not using Islam for politics….he is just trying to explain the issue of amendment using the constitution of Pakistan…. as it is in the constitution that there should be no law against Qur’an and Sun-nah.
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http://youtu.be/OwJ8i6LhNOw
See the press conference and judge for yourselves,
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@vikram: no they are not. you don’t believe in it but hundreds of millions too. No, they are not uneducated religious zealots. I’m talking about the cream. Because they understand both religion and state, this life and after life. There is a whole different field of political science in Islamic studies. Other religions i dont know. But again, before a state is governed by a religious constitution, the people of that state must be faithful and educated. The laws prescribed in Islam are only for betterment of the society, only if people are willing to understand, read, think and accept. In Islam, nothing is useless or unjust or inapplicable. The problem of our time is, people start commenting and imposing their views with half baked knowledge without having read, thought, observed enough of the sacred text, worldly text and life around.
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Ayesha khan and all other. india Pakistan two country same socio economic condition , same color . same system. one is Islamic Republic other Secular country. One is going up other going down. Ok we made a mistake first time. let separate Religon and State to make it correct.
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… The problem comes when you use religion selectively for political purposes. In Islamic state the judges are appointed and fired by the head of state and you have to pledge allegiance to the head of state and governors. Is Imran ready to obey Zardari who is I’ll-al-amar of the time?
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In which case it can’t be all that bad.
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the ISLAMIC LAW is no one ABOVE THE Justice!!
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@Babloo, Dear it’s because IK talks of justice and it’s justice that keeps every portion of the society happy. The whole society gets what they deserve. That’s the simple reason why every one, be it Taliban or Liberals of the country believe khan to be their man !!
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@Babloo, It is because IK talks of Justice and justice is the thing that every portion of society demands and gives every portion of the society what they deserve. That’s the simple reason everyone be it Taliban or the liberals of society believe khan to be their man.
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Love you Khan Sahib, you are great. We love you and respect you more. We stand strong behind judiciary as there is no future where few are exempt from law and poor are languishing in jails for petty thefts. Allah bless you.
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Please first define/describe fully that how many articles of complete 1973′s constitution are according to the Quran and Sunnah?????
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IKs popularity and the popularity of this statement can be easily gauged by the comments and their recommendations.. Tsunami it is :)
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Imran khan after disappointed rallies in fasialabad and gujrawala has gone mad.
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@shafiq: I have been living in Pakistan for the last four years and giving funds, waving flags and chanting slogans for PTI. Now that IK seems to have taken a position besides enemies of democracy and lovers of injustice I can no longer follow him The PTI flag has been respectfully taken down from my home.
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@Kaka: Dear mainly it is against Article 204 of the Constitution of Pakistan, wording in Article 204 “WHOEVER” includes everybody without any exception, hence, legislatures cannot legislate agaisnt the provisions of Constitution.
Even otherwise it is agaisnt the general pricipal of law that No body is above law.
The timing of legislation also show the MALAFIDY of the PPP.
Legislation is Unislamic in a way that even the rulers are answerable to Qazi/courts.
If Govt. refuses to implement the Judgments/decisions of the courts what course will be available to the courts to get implemented their decisions.
Hence the legislation is un-constitutional as well as un-islamic.
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Under which law of Islam it is allowed to collect charity on the name of Allah and invest in speculative business? Shame on you.
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The recent attempt by a political party to cast unwarranted aspersions on the management of a charitable cancer hospital in the month it collects Zakat are despicable.
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