Blind Faith: A short documentary film about the blasphemy law in Pakistan – by Sarah Naqvi
This is a must see documentary on the blasphemy laws, made just a few days before the assassination of Salmaan Taseer.
The penal code of 1860, carried 4 sections. Laws related to offences against religion were enacted to diffuse communal tension in the multi-religion society in the subcontinent. Anyone voluntarily disturbing religious ceremonies was punishable. General Zia-ul-Haq’s military government passed an ordinance in 1980 to insert Sections 298 a,295 b,295 c,298 a b c known as the blasphemy laws.
While the PPP government makes efforts for the relaying of this documentary on PTV, it is our duty as PPP supporters to spread the videos out to our friends and people in our network.
Important people interviewed in the documentary include Asma Jahangir, Dr. Khalid Zaheer, Farooq Maudoodi (surprising remarks from him), Iqbal Haider and some affectees of the blasphemy law in Pakistan.
As far as Sarah Naqvi is concerned, we commend her for her very good work. We are fighting for the same removal of draconian laws as you are. We all have to work together, hand in hand.
Excellent complete information this issue very informative impressive u have done Marvelous job !
we are Totally condemn Misused of Blasphemy law ! memory of stone age !
Indeed great piece of work Sarah . god bless you for exhibiting all the truth only the truth but the truth .
Watch Blind Faith in one Part on the link below
http://vimeo.com/18659576
This whole concept of “Blasphemy” (borrowed from the Bible) stumps me.
Why? I do not find it at all in Al Furqan [The Criterion]!! Not for mocking Allah or His Rasool!!
What are we being governed by? The Quran or extra Quranic fabrications!!!
Time to sit up and think, Sisters and Brothers.
This was a very good documentary. Well done Sarah Naqvi. The government should relay this documentary on TV. if not, some Indian channel should do it…uss kee nafrat mayn hee popular ho jaye gee in Pakistan
Well done LUBP on a great site !!
However regarding the film ‘Blind Faith’ please give credit where credit is due. The film was produced and directed by Sohail Azad.Why isn’t his name shown on your site ? Also please check the facts, the film was made more than six months ago in mid-2010 and not “just a few days before the assassination of Salman Taseer”.
The film is a fair and sensitive portrayal of what is sometimes the misuse of the blasphemy law, it is not a comment on the law itself. The film is an accurate reflection of the impact of this law on Pakistani society and the director should be congratulated for his bravery in highlighting this subject.