ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers in the National Assembly on Monday strongly condemned the derogatory remarks uttered by India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders against Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Participating in the discussion on the sanctity of Allah Almighty’s last Prophet (SAWW), MNA Syed Imran Ahmad Shah termed the derogatory remarks an unfortunate incident and asked the Muslim community across the country to show unity on this issue.
He said that Indian leaders had hurt the sentiments of about 1. 5 billion Muslims living across the globe. He urged those involved in this heinous crime should be punished. He asked the government to approach the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and United Nations (UN) for highlighting this important issue.
MNA Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali said it was the fundamental part of Muslims’ faith to love Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) more than their children and parents. He suggested the government should call back Pakistan’s High Commissioner from India and expel Indian envoy.
Minister for Religious Affairs Mufti Abdul Shakoor asked Muslims living across the world to exhibit greater unity and shun their differences and give a strong reaction to India on this issue. While criticizing global human rights organisations, he said it was unfortunate that they remained silent on this important issue.
He said Pakistan would invite members from all Muslim countries in the Rehmat-ul-Alameen (SAW) conference in Rabi-ul-Awwal during which a strategy would be devised to prevent derogatory remarks against Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). He asked the prime minister to raise this issue in UN Generation Assembly.
MNA Shagufta Jamani strongly condemned the derogatory remarks and asked the government to take up the issue at all the international forums. MNA Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani said all Muslims were ready to sacrifice their lives for the sanctity of Holy Prophet (PBUH).
MNAs Ghaus Bux Khan Mahar, Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla Salahuddin Ayubi and Nisar Ahmed Cheema participated in the debate and expressed their concerns, condemning the derogatory remarks in the strongest terms.
