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Facebook page celebrates killing of British-Pakistani shopkeeper

Asad Shah was killed by a Muslim man for posting an Easter message

News Desk March 31, 2016

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The killing of a British-Pakistani shopkeeper for posting an Easter message is being celebrated by a sectarian Facebook page called Anti Qadianiat.

The page posted a comment alongside a screenshot of an article about the death of Asad Shah that said, "Congratulations to all Muslims."

British-Pakistani murdered by fellow Muslim for posting Easter message

[fbpost link=" https://www.facebook.com/antiqadianism/posts/729581737178870:0"]

The page has previously posted clips onto video-hosting site Dailymotion calling Shah a "false prophet".

Shah was believed to be a member of the Ahmadi community, and media reports said he was originally from Pakistan. Facebook page, Tahafuz Khatme Nubuwwat, claims to "educate" people about the "false" Ahmadi beliefs.

Tributes paid to British-Pakistani shopkeeper killed in UK

According to Daily Mail, Asad Shah, 40, was stabbed 30 times by a Muslim man wearing a long religious robe, after posting an Easter message online wishing a Happy Easter to his "beloved Christian nation." He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after being found seriously injured in Minard Road, Shawlan.

A 32-year-old Muslim man from Bradford has now been charged with Shah's murder.

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Shah's family have released a statement via the police, "On Thursday evening a beloved husband, son, brother and everyone's friend, Asad Shah, was taken away from us by an incomprehensible act. We are devastated by this loss.

In a statement on Saturday, the Ahmadiyya Community UK condemned the “completely brutal, horrific and unjustified attack”.

The day before his death, Shah had apparently posted a message on Facebook reading: “Good Friday and very happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nation x!”

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined a vigil for Shah outside his shop on Friday night, while locals gathered again on Saturday to pay tribute to a man they said was a pillar of the community.

This article originally appeared on Independent.

COMMENTS (7)

zulfiqar butt | 8 years ago | Reply The amazing thing is that even living in UK did not cure him of this sickness...it seems like life is too cheap to take and give for them

Rahman Khan | 8 years ago | Reply Shame on the ignorant killer his accomplices and all those who support such hateful and unforgivable crimes.Wonder why does Facebook allow such people to use its forum to promote such intolerant and abhorrent messages. Oh yes, I know, freedom of expression!!**

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quatro | 8 years ago | Reply On the bright side the poster and everyone who gave it a thumbs-up left a digital footprint which the FBI and others can use to determine identities and can monitor their activities. At a minimum they will likely appear on "no fly list" and will be turned down for VISA's to USA and other Western Countries.

Brainy Bhaijan | 8 years ago | Reply Britain is going to pay a heavy price for its policy of giving residence visas to taxi drivers. Even Canada is not immune.

Feroz | 8 years ago | Reply The victim Asad Shah is of Pakistani origin, very likely the murderer is also of of the same origin. Why are Pakistani children being brought up with so much hate running through their veins ? Is it that difficult to teach love, rather than hate ? Love for murderers, love for terrorism, support for wife beaters --- what is the picture being presented to the world. Deep introspection and a radical change in mindset is urgently required.

Bunny Rabbit | 8 years ago | Reply Shameless .

Robespeirre | 8 years ago | Reply So these derailed personalities, hate mongers have taken their hatred to uk also. Such a condemnable act. How do they find so much time for hatred when life is too short for love even?

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