Blasphemy case: Cleric offers Rs500,000 for Aasia’s execution

Zero tolerance for religious extremism. Recommend

I am very wealthy business man Can I place a reward of equal amount to any pakistan police/lawyer to put Maulana Yousuf Qureshi in Jail till Aisa bibi is released ?Recommend

This is certainly a BIG BLOW to Pakistan.
Maulana Yousuf Qureshi, is an imam but he seems to have lost all his senses… He is openly declaring to award someone who kills Aasia with a hefty sum, this is absolutely SICK! And we know even the govt. wud be unwilling to take proper actions against such people who just are very skillful in leveraging the islamic sentiments of the masses against a poor soul like Aasia whose only crime is to practise a different faith.

Utter Shame for the Country!Recommend

This is a crime and this man should be dealt with by the secutiry forces.

These people have to be dealt with a heavy hand.

Only then will Pakistan progress.Recommend

It’s amazing how none of these clerics speak up when women are buried, people are cheated out of their pockets, people are killed in bomb blasts or when children are raped in their madrasas. This just goes on to show what a sad state this country has come down to. When people like these will be leading congregations in mosques, expect thousands of others to feel and behave the same way.

This is not even Aasia Bibi anymore. It’s about humans just doing what they have always been good at. Being irrational, murderous and evil. Reading such stories just hurts so much. If there is actually a God because of whom we have the blasphemy laws, I just hope He is watching and knocks some sense into these retards.Recommend

Really, I would love to see the lady pardoned and the Pakistani Govt repeal this act. I think the time has come for all “sane” Pakistanis to stand up against the real monsters.Recommend

two questions

if the mullah feels strongly about the court ruling
why doesn’t he murder her himself?

where the hell did he get 50k?Recommend

Its only because of mullas like these that we have failed as a nation.Recommend

It’s not about Aasia, it’s not about any religion particularly, it’s about the remarks passed by someone respecting the core personality in Islam, the essential being: the Holy Prophet Muhammad(PBUH). Anything is acceptable but pushing the most sensitive nerve of ours.Recommend

Unless the government wants to encourage this trend, three actions to be initiated against this so-called religious leader:

Arrest this fanatic cleric for inciting violence and encouraging vigilante (in)justice.
Investigate his connections to extremists, to which he admits by threatening to seek their help.
Confiscate the money he is offering as reward to be used to help the more deserving brave souls struggling to survive challenges of their daily existence int he Land of the Pure.
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Pakistan: End is nearRecommend

Danish,It your birthright to worry about Asia Bibi and simply because somebody’s name is PriyaSuraj he should not worry..Come on ..you are seeing the result of this approach..have some tolerance..what wrong Priya Suraj has said??Recommend

Poor Islam, a hostage to Mullahs!Recommend

Why the hell has the government not arrested this man? Isn’t there a law against inciting violence? Is this not hate speech?
We really need to stop being concerned about how the world perceives us (backward and militant, and really who can blame them) and just throw such kind of irrepsonsible people in jail. Now.Recommend

The good mullah needs to be criminally charged. Some excerpts from the Pakistan Penal Code that might be relevant tot he situation:

153- A. Promoting enmity between different groups, etc.: Whoever (a) by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representations or otherwise, promotes or incites, or attempts to promote or incite, on grounds of religion, race, place of both, residence. language, caste or community or any other ground whatsoever, disharmony or feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will between different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities…shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine. Statements conducing to public mischief: (1) Whoever makes, publishes, or circulates any statement, rumour or report-(b) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, fear or alarm to the public or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or against the public tranquillity; or (c) with intent to incite, or which is likely to incite, any class or community of persons to commit any offence against any other class or community, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and with fine. Punishment for criminal intimidation: Whoever commences the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both. If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.: And if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

508. Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure: Whoever voluntarily causes or attempts to cause any person to do anything which that person is not legally bound to do or to omit to do anything which he is legally entitled to do, by inducing or attempting to induce that person to believe that he or any person in whom he is interested will become or will be rendered by some act of the offender an object of Divine displeasure if he does not to the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to do, or if he does the thing which it is object of the offender to cause to him to omit shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Recommend

Pakistan has a really bright futureRecommend

@Habiba
Very true old man has lost itRecommend

These fanatics will never let us live in peace and harmony and progress ..Recommend

Just think a minute before speakng against any kinda “Mulla or Maulana”
they are the keys of Islam…………
if one is said such WRONG thing it dosnt means that every your so called “Mulla” (in which Aalim also comes) is wrong
they are serving our deen and duniya both
if according to you these mulla’s are Extremist so then you all liberal Fascist are also Extremists…………According to Court of Justice Aasiya bibi has commited a Blasphamy so she must be Hanged to death
and Shame on zardari & salman taseer ………….they Didnt said a Single word for Aafiya siddiqui but are doing conferences for aasiya bibi who is convicted for blasphemyRecommend

Is this fanatic moulana still roaming free on the streets?? If Aasia Bibi is not hanged or stoned to death then this Moulana must get this treatment so that people like him know the Taste of Death. Do we have any government in Pakistan or it is free for all ????Recommend

Do not forget to thank Muhammad-bin-Qasim.Recommend

we r also muslims and lover our Prophet
but this is really wrong from previous few days i am reading so many news about this thing and in majority of cases i found that people use this law for their own personal benefits
Toba is also exist in our religion and if someone is truly shamed and want to do Toba truly if he or she done something like that than why all such things are doing by these mulanas
on the name of Islam and Prophet
Allah knows and watching us
these people i am sure cannot be benefited of any thing but its my pray ALlah punished them in this world and even in life after death who r wrongly using these laws
is kaam pay paisay rakhnay par bohat hi zeyada Dur Fitay Mun MUlana sb ap kaRecommend

using religion as a weapon for political gains or fame…a technique used very often by such people, in our beloved country. there should be zero tolerance against themRecommend

these people are so much focusing on Judgment given, i think anyone who knows about Judicial system of Pakistan – can understand the dominance of street power on justice, if the best Judge has given decisions against what he said now, how can we be sure that this judge is also correct. Simply this judgment is under threat of the street powers of these religious extremist which is very clear right now to everyone – they dont follow any law and they dont fulfill any of their promise, we need to find ways to get rid of them as early as possibleRecommend

To all the legal brains out there: Are such statements not punishable by law? Is suo moto indicated?Recommend

There are so many like him. Government should arrest this Mullah and send him behind the bars for his whole life. Recommend

Arrest him. Lure his supporters, arrest them. Lure their supporters, arrest them.

Then release the woman and give her asylum in another country.

May Allah give those misguided zealots some sense, and give the woman deliverance from her tormentors so she may live her natural life out in peace with her family.Recommend

Should I say this is the true face of Islam ? What a pity. Recommend

Pakistan should do more to stop the persecution of minorities – be they racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual orientation.Recommend

The Supreme Court should take notice of this imam.He is shame on our religion.

Some one should take action against him for inciting hatred and religious disharmony.

Check his credential!!!! Publicity starved imam Recommend

Our pathetic silence in front of all religious radicals is the primary cause for this neo-hooliganism. Today its non-Muslims, tomorrow it will be Muslims, who refuse to follow the strict primitive regime forcibly imposed by this Mullah population, facing the brunt. Its time the educated moderates stand up and stuff the blabbering mouths of these ignorant idiots. If thats not possible, then lets all join in the social acceptance by calling Aasia a transgressor.
Let the games begin!Recommend

I am willing to double the prize money for anyone who will silence the mad mulla!Recommend

This friggin mullah has no guts to do it himself, wants to hire a killer. If he was that passionate about blashpemy and Islam, bring the lady in front of him and ask him to do it in full public view. I bet he will fall at her feet.

Time all minorities left Pakistan. Clearly, this is not a safe place for anyone, leave alone the minorities.Recommend

Just for the record, how much money did this guy donate for flood relief?Recommend

@Danish S wrote “hahahahaha i just can’t stop laughing reading this and the comments following it. Utterly hilarious!”

What are you? What is so funny? Would you do hahahahaha if Aasia Bbi was your mother or sister or wife or daughter?Just do hahahaha and watch out as your turn is not too far mister …Recommend

The only way out as I see for Bibi is to revert to Islam which can save her life. The rest is futile talk.Recommend

@Taimur: “Anoop.. Please look at what your people have to say about Mrs Roy etc.. don’t teach us how to deal with such people.. fix your own house first.”

Roy’s crime transcends all possible crimes – she has spoken against the Indian state.

Just as she is free to speak what is on her mind, others are also free to speak up against what she has said. It is a two way street.Recommend

so many people talking against the Mullah.. Have people lost respect for My Nabi(SAWW) or are totally under influence of the evil??Recommend

Suo Moto action against this Mullah, and that too by our courts having rightist inclinitions, looks like a far cry. Suo moto actions are mainly meant for liberal, forward looking political actors of Pakistan. Mullahs and Military alliance is exempt from this.Recommend

The Prophet (pbuh) taught his followers how to show mercy on those who tortured him and his followers. Therefore, inciting hate in the name of the Prophet (pbuh) who is affectionately called “Mercy to the Worlds” by none other the Qur’an is beyond my comprehension.

1/3 of Muslim population lives as minority in the world. They are the ones will have to bear the burden of the enactment of silly laws and the award of hate.

I am sure that this hateful person announces the head-money from one side of his mouth and calls Islam religion of peace from the other side of his mouth.Recommend

And to think that he went to sleep thinking that he had done his good dead for the day!Recommend

to all those who say nothing against the prophet… what world do u live in.. ?? how certain are you that she really did say anything against the prophet??? what if this is all cooked up which well might be as it is most of the time.. in this progressive age , people like you make us regress back in age!! Recommend

An irresponsible statement, to say the least.Recommend

Please donate this Rs 500,000 to the flood relief fund.
Or donate to the widows;whose husbands were died by suicide bombers.
Or donate to any orphanage,The children lost their father and mother by the terrorists.Recommend

Is it religion of peace, You guys always say peace upon him, why not peace among you. You guys need more of peace.Recommend

It’s heartening to know that majority of support for Aasia Bibi are from muslims This shows that muslims are generally tolerant and forgiving except for few who are in minority. Lately it’s a fashion in some circle of muslims to portray Islam as a rigid and intolerant religion where punishment is given more importance than compassion and forgiveness. Let not your beliefs turn you into a blood thirsty wolves. As for Sara P Noor May Allah open your heart to kindness and compassionRecommend

way to go…instigating and rewarding murderRecommend

People such as this have destroyed the very soul of Pakistan and should be brought to the book by the government at the soonest possible.

The problem with modern-day ( with mediaeval problems ) Pakistan is that the state has allowed ignorance to raise its respective heads and create an aura of fear and antagonism in the society.

It would be interesting to probe as to where exactly he’s getting his funds, his voice and his strength to come up with such ideas.

Pakistan has turned into a dreadfully, disgustingly dull country, thanks to the attitudes of Pakistanis who have suddenly turned militant about their faith. One comes across such people even outside the country – who do not know about reason and logic but exploit religion for justifying all their activities.

In this day and age, Pakistan is pathetically behind time and advancement. Globally as well in Pakistan’s neighborhood ( prime example is India ), countries are doing well, well-enough to be talked about in positive light and be praised for the efforts to improve their national outlook. Pakistan, on the other hand, finds itself in a ‘pit of fire’, where is probably impossible to get out of. Recommend

This thinking is very shameful for human to not love & respect humanity. he intend to show that he loves prophet Mohammed (pbuh). does he has love to his neighbor? if he cant love man to whom he see how can he love God to whom he cannot see. So Mr.mullah try to be a man first and start to respect human life then only you can understand that what is LOVE. Recommend

I am ashamed! Allah please forgive us.Recommend

Is blasphemy against Baba Guru Nanak covered by Pakistani laws? If not, it should be covered.Recommend

The sad part is, he’s not the only mullah who thinks so. I’m sure more than half behind him have a more extreme view on the case. Recommend

Maulana Yousaf Qureshi, the Khateeb of the historic Masjid Mohabaat Khan in Peshawar, has violated law of land by crimenal intimedation u/s 506/B PPC and managed to make murder by sugesting killing of Aisa axtra judicaly. Does is it religion of peace Islam?Recommend

This is intolerable! Is there any government in this country? Why hasn’t been this fanatic cleric arrested and jailed for life for instigating crime? Recommend

I think its an Indian RAW consipiracy.Recommend

this man has lost it…out of his brains.he is a mischiefmonger looking for political benefit out of a poor mothers life… shame on him.such people are a disgrace to islam.he talks as if he is a witness to the crime.illiterate.truly jahilRecommend

Did this * not challenge the writ of the govt by saying what he did?! I offer a lifetime supply of Pringles ( Sour Cream & Onion) to anyone who shaves off his beard.

THERE! “kar dein mjhay daairae-islam say khaarij”

I hate our hypocricy; media, politicians and everyone else: making a heroine out of a terrorist (Aafia) and not giving a * about a presumably framed villager (Asia). Recommend

@ sirius_warren:

I’m up for it!!Recommend

Lahore High Court stopped Zardari to even consider clemency for Aasia Bibi. Why can’t it take notice of this crazy mullah ordering daylight murder while the case is still subjudice?Recommend

These people are invading western countries and I guarantee most of them have little or no sympathy for Aisia because she is Christian. When enough of these people get into our countries they will do the same thing to us. That is their objective. Why are we accepting such barbaric people into our countries instead of the christians who are the real victims.Recommend

@Taimur,

Ms.Roy hasn’t put money on anybody’s head or any one has put money on her head. So, what are you talking about? Stop comparing Oranges and Apples.Recommend

I’ll pay Rs 500,000 to punish this intolerant mullah!! Sad that this is done in the name of my religion…..Recommend

Our first objective should be to save the life of poor Aasia. Nothing can save Aasia from these blood thirsty wolves. There are only two choices left for Aasia. First of all government should step in and send Aasia and her children out of country, and I strongly believe government will not do it, also our courts and media will not let it happen. The only other choice is that she converts to Islam and save her life. The other arguments to change or abolish blasphemy laws should be postponed for later dates, because at this moment nobody has gutts to change one coma or full stop of blasphemy law, and no one can guarantee the security and safety of Aasia.Recommend

Mullahs and religious political parties of all denomination are defming peaceful religion of Islam. People like him should be thrown out of mosques and put behind the bars for life. They are black spots on a fair face of islam.Recommend

Well at least i appreciate this cleric first of all,and secondly are u all Muslims?if u are then how a true Muslim tolerate such sort of statement given by aasia bb?you are not looking what the exact thing had been done by the side of aasia bb, nankna court has been sentenced her hang till death with the proven of all allegations against her,now what is require this to justify her sin?,i think all of our young generation m also young like but never thinks like you that are,blaming Pakistan or religeion this is not your job men we are here to defend our land and makes the Islamic role on it,i ask a question to all of you that where were you when in India where 5000 innocent Mulims rotted by zionest hindus?where were you all when britain gave a title of sir to maloon rushdi?i ask all of you where were gones your humanity when in JAmmu and Kashmir’s innocent women’s raped by the Indian army daily and killing innocent Muslims brothers and sisters?i have lots of things here to jolt your dead soul but i dont know whether it comes alive or not but i know you all claim me as jihaddi or terrorist,but i will not hurt this at all because i am true Pakistani and Muslim also and have not such mission against any one,Pakistan zindabadRecommend

Hey what is the fuss about Arunditi Rao?

The government did not take any action against her.

The Police did not take any action against her.

Until now she is totally free to speak or go where she choose to go.

It was the inaction of government, that an activist when to Supreme Court and the Court then ordered the police to register and FIR and investigate the charges. And that is all the police had done until now.

The Pakistani reaction is strange!!Recommend

Once we vanquished the mighty Christian knights during the crusades. We fought successfully the great Raja Dahir of Sindh. And now the venerable Maulana Yousaf Qureshi, the Khateeb of the historic Masjid Mohabaat Khan in Peshawar wants the scalp of an illiterate, poor Christian woman from the backwaters of Punjab. What a regression!Recommend

legislation against blasphemy needs to stay but the requirement of evidence must be stringent any case of blasphemy must not be decided on lower than high court level … death penalty must always be determined by the supreme court (and if possible the defence counsel should be from minority community)Recommend

If somebody is good in pysiatric analyst in pakistan and want to eradicate terrorism gene from pakistani the excellent case study is right here Zab786.. Please read the person logic to bring so many unrelated troubling topics and justifying a murder which has got no connections to it and hiding behind the mask of patriotism …true pakistani ,muslim etc… Brave skillful pakistani doctors please use this case study ..Zab786 …For academic purpose , Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study and treatment of mental disorders—which include various affective, behavioural, cognitive and perceptual disordersRecommend

I think these people spend far too much time condemning people and not enough time loving people. They are mere men and no different than any man on this earth. Believe what you will as long as you are not hurting anyone. PERIOD…… Spread love and peace live any way you like it is your right. No writing how old they are should govern how anyone feels. Don’t worry,,, just be happy.Recommend

Dear Danish—I read all the comments that sensible people have posted in this blog but your comments about priya have troubled me because her name looks like a hindu and inspite of beeing a hindu she has had courage to speak Allah’s language of peace and harmony Ms priya Suraj thanks for speaking up against the “”ZULAM”" I join every one else on the Blog to Codem the Bad behavour of our Mullah Yousef Qureshi he has shown Islam in the Bad light.I pray to Allah to Forgive him for his attemt to murder.

BeelalRecommend

Zab786 –Shame on You Please do not use the Holy 786 after your name Zab.
may Allah pardon you for your thoughts and knock Some sense in you. Prophet Sahib was for Peace and Wisdom You are neither wise or speaking like a man of peace.
Allah Bless you soul.Recommend

This fatwa, I am sure is being discussed all over the world. What is the world thinking of Pakistan? Very sadly, all this paints such a contrasting picture with India – which is being seen as a sea of peace and tranquility – irrespective of its multitude of languages and religions. Recommend

Follow the money.Recommend

How about making a secular Jihadi organization against such Mullahs ? Recommend