‘Jesus Christ’ ban: ‘Official be charged with blasphemy’
Speaking at the Lahore Press Club, Chishti appealed to the president and prime minister to order an inquiry into who had made the decision to ban mentions of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him), and to prosecute them under the blasphemy law.
Chishti said that he formed the Ifhamul Quran to try and promote understanding of Islam, in response to the burning of a Holy Quran by a Florida pastor. He said those who criticised the pastor should not be keeping silent about the PTA ban.
“Christians all over the world lamented this deplorable crime [the burning incident] but unfortunately here, we Muslims are not as sensitive to their feelings as we should be,” he said.
“When there is an uneducated sweeper involved, the so-called lovers of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) leave no stone unturned to demand he or she be prosecuted, regardless of proof. This attitude must stop now.” He added that the PTA’s action had also sabotaged the efforts of NGOs to promote harmony between Christians and Muslims.
Chishti said the PTA’s actions were also offensive to Muslims, since they too believed Jesus Christ (pbuh) to be a messenger of God. Those who made the decision to ban ‘Jesus Christ’ from text messages did not understand the Holy Quran, he said. “Muslims believe in all the prophets of Allah and have equal respect for all,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 24th, 2011.
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Sorry if iam mistaken but pakchristian use yasu masih instead of jesus christ
Allama Dr. G.R.Chishti, Thankyou for Love Which you had show for your God and Holy Prophet Jesus Christ Peace be upon Him. God Bless and use you for His Glory and extension of peace in this world. This is my pray to God that our beloved country should be saved and protected from all kinds of inner and outer terrorism and may peace reside in the hearts of all pakistani nation. Rev.Michael Fiaz.
@Irrational:
Sir, it is your faith and belief. Be it Holy Rama, Krsishna or the Holy Christ. Every Road leads to God. These are the "ladders" through which you reach His Lordship.
Avoid criticising or pointing fingure on anybody. Such acts only add salt on wounds.
Mussarat
Of course, the Holy Christ is equally, most highly revered and respected Prophet in Islam. Those involved in PTCA actions should be brought to task.
Mussarat
Respect for ALL religions should be the aim. And Muslims have no right to declare anyone a non-Muslim, it goes against Islamic teachings.
.... by the way, what do you think of Rama or Krishna or Durga [[ PBUTA .. i mean- Peace Be Upon Them All ]] ? comments please??
Woww!!! I dont believe this.. It is going to be really hard for the doctors to communicate to their patients or simply advice them about safe intercourse or breast or tongue related diseases or even ordering a chicken breast piece over text message. How can i invite my friend on a 18 hole game. I cannot inform police or anyone about a hostage situation in case of emergency.. I mean the list goes on!!!
If ever there was a case for blasphemy law, this is it.
@Chengez K:
Agreed. They will never know. What they did to the Grand-children of the Holy Prophets and his Highly Revered Family Members. Holy Christ is equally and highly revered Prophets of the Muslims as well. I wish if they knew.
Mussarat
@Usman: You have indirectly confessed that Ahmadis are Muslims as well? Because, if you regard them as non-Muslims, subjected to violence and seclusion like the rest of minorities, then our Ahmadi brothers and sisters form the second largest majority of Pakistan`s population followed by our Christian brothers and sisters! Kheer ho aapki
Pathetic comments by educated ppl,don't criticize, be a part of this campaign against pta.i am a muslim and i dont want to hurt any christian which is second majority in our country after muslims.
@Sarfraz Pervez atleast give them credit for taking a step in the direction. One small step for them, one HUGE leap for the better Pakistan
Jesus did not take a sword in the hand to give effect to his cause. Jesus is a synonym for Love and Human Compassion!
By the way it is 2011 A.C........After Christ !!!!!!...........hahaha change the calender now?
Oh Jesus forgive them for they do not know!!!
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why weren't they outraged as much when pta included 'gay' , 'homosexuals' in the ban list? why so much homophobia from the religious community? when will the persecution of the gay community by the religious sections of our society end?