Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Chief khateeb shows solidarity with Christian community

'Attacking minorities is an un-Islamic act of violence'

Our Correspondent August 20, 2023

A man walks amid debris of houses torched along a street near Saint John Church in Jaranwala on August 17, 2023, PHOTO: AFP

PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Khateeb, Maulana Muhammad Tayyab Quraishi, stated that attacking minorities is an un-Islamic act of violence. He strongly condemned the recent attacks on churches and homes of Christian brethren in Jaranwala, Faisalabad, Punjab and said that it has nothing to do with Islam.

The Chief Khateeb called upon the Pakistani government to ensure the security and protection of all religious sects and minorities. He emphasized that places of worship such as churches, temples, and gurdwaras are equally sacred, akin to mosques. Chief Khateeb expressed his intention to visit the Saint John Church in Peshawar, accompanied by leaders from various Muslim sects, to stand in solidarity.

During the visit, he plans to meet with Bishop of Peshawar, Peter Sarfaraz Humphrey. Chief khateeb and the both side religious leaders will address a press conference in the vicinity of saint john’s church on 21st. He said that there is no place for mob justice in Islam and such incidents lead to anarchy.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 20^th, 2023.