Sectarianism Archive
Excuses, excuses: A guide to fend off ‘lies’ about Pakistan – by Nadeem F. Paracha: Excuses, excuses By Nadeem F. Paracha Source: Dawn, 11 Jul, 2010 Here’s a brief knee-jerk guide to fend off ‘lies’ about Pakistani society becoming intolerant, delusional and paranoid. It was prepared and inspired by hours of TV-watching and passionate
Stranded Shias of Parachinar killed in Afghanistan on ‘safe route’ to Pakistan: Before you read this post, you may wish to read: Parachinar: Pakistan’s Gaza Strip remains under siege by Taliban and Sipah-e-Sahaba and LUBP Archive on Parachinar In the eastern Afghanistan province of Paktia, Taliban terrorists opened fire on a
Those who sell hate in the name of religion – by Farhan Q: مذہب جن کا پیشہ ہے مسلہ سارا یہ ہے کہ مولویوں نے حقوق کی جنگ کو اسلام کی جنگ بنادیا ،اور حکومت کرنا جو ایک اتظامی معاملہ ہے ،اسے بھی اسلامی بنا دیا امریکا سے لڑائی چین کی بھی
Liberal voters, narrow minded leaders – by Farhan Q: لبرل ووٹرز ،تنگ نظر قیادت پنجاب اور لاہور میں بریلوی مکتبہ فکر رکھنے والوں کی اکثریت ہے ،پر وہاں کے لوگوں نے کبھی مذہبی جماعت کو ووٹ نہیں دیے ،مطلب یہ کہ لوگ سیاست اور مذہب کو الگ رکھنا
Let’s say: “Terror has no boundaries” – by Ali Arqam Durrani: It is such a tragedy that everybody is stuck up with ‘who’ questions regarding attacks on Data Darbar (due to denial and conspiracy theories) preventing all of us from discussing the more important ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions. Everyone is
It is no courage to blame sectarian terrorism in Pakistan on CIA, RAW and Blackwater – by Hamid Mir: انتقام مگر پیار سے….قلم کمان …حامد میر یہ بہت ہی بُری خبر تھی لیکن یہ بُری خبر مجھ گناہ گار کو ایک بہت پاکیزہ اور مقدس مقام پر موصول ہوئی۔ جس رات میں مکّہ مکرمہ میں عمرہ ادا کرکے
Extremist Deobandis’ war on people’s Islam — by Yasser Latif Hamdani: Source: Daily Times The Deoband philosophy is a rejectionist philosophy, which rejected modernity and saw the British as the embodiment of western irreligious thought and materialism The attack on Hazrat Ali Hajvery’s shrine has struck at the root of
Adil Najam, ATP and the closet Taliban in Pakistani blogsphere: Related articles: From Abdullah Shah Ghazi Bombing to Mohabbat Qulfi: Adil Najam’s Talibanic Agenda – by Sarah Khan In rejection of pseudo-liberals of Pakistan – by Sarah Khan All Things Pakistan (ATP) is no doubt one of the most
Attack on Data Darbar: Qari Hanif Jalandhari and Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi should be arrested – a demand by the Sunni Ittehad Council: Addressing a charged protest demonstration outside the Data Darbar on Friday, with over 3,000 emotional participants, the leaders of the Sunni (Barelvi) Ittehad Council (SIC) openly advocated violent revenge. Several SIC members vowed to ‘seek revenge’ for ‘the attack
Rana and Mian, the extremist Deobandis of Punjab – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid: The sad incident of terror attacks on Data Darbar has brought out the true faces of the people claiming to be defenders of the democratic system, such as Shahbaz Sharif and especially Rana Sanaullah. Apparently, Shahbaz Sharif and Rana
Update 3 July 2010: Two more Shias killed by extremist Deobandis of Sipah-e-Sahaba in Karachi and Quetta: The ongoing series of target killing of Shia citizens by extremist Deobandi (wrongly labelled as Wahhabi) terrorists of the Sipah-e-Sahaba / Taliban continues unabated. In the latest episode of this series, two Shia men were target killed in Karachi
Will the Barelvi majority in Pakistan stand against terrorism? – by Tanveer Qaiser Shahid: Barelvi Muslims constitute the majority of population in Pakistan. According to an estimate, Sunni Muslims in Pakistan are divided into 60% Barelvis, 30% Deobandis and 10% Ahle Hadith. It is a fact that, in Pakistan, Taliban and Sipah-e-Sahaba are
Pakistan and terror – by Anas Abbas: Cross posted from Anas Abbas’ blog Attacks reminiscent of DAATA DARBAR and Ahmedi bombings have been a norm in Afghanistan and Pakistani Tribal Areas since the last 20 years. One must not forget the sufferings of Afghans and Pashtuns
Maulana Muhammad Ishaq – an eminent Ahle Hadith scholar: Related article: Religious tolerance in Islam: an excellent lecture by Maulana Muhammad Ishaq Link to Maulana’s book on unity: Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq- part 1 Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq part 2 In these times when sectarian and faith based
The nexus between state and religion and the embrace of insanity – by Sherry Rehman: The nexus between state identity and religion is always a dangerous link. When citizens are massacred and abused on the status of their religious identity, then the slide into bestiality is no longer a heartbeat away. It is firmly
Four Shia men killed by the Sipah-e-Sahaba laid to rest in Karachi: Photo source: Shaheed Foundation Four Shia men laid to rest: Riots erupt during funeral processions By Atif Raza Source: Daily Times KARACHI: Riots were reported in various areas of the city on Sunday during the funeral processions of four
Rigi’s execution in Iran: Why can’t Pakistan do this to Malik Ishaq and other terrorists?: Abdolmalek Rigi, head of Jundullah, a sectarian terrorist group (Iranian version of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan) was today executed in Iran for his involvement in terrorist acts against the state and people of Iran. He was hanged at dawn at
Killing of Shia doctors in Karachi: survivors recount their tales of horror – by Saher Baloch: Karachi: Yet another doctor was gunned down on Thursday in what appears to be a sectarian targeted killing. Dr Zahid Hussain was the 85th doctor to have been killed in Karachi since 1990. [Landhi Station House Officer Inayatullah told
The continual killing of Shia physicians in Pakistan — by Dr Mahjabeen Islam: LUBP Editor’s note: At long last, someone in Pakistan’s mainstream newspapers has written on this topic, i.e., target killings of Shia doctors in Karachi and elsewhere. Is it mere coincidence that the majority of Pakistani journalists as well as
Sectarian Violence In Karachi: Time To Act – by Sana Saleem: Cross posted from Mystified Justice blog “It was around 8am when Mr Jafri parked his car and walked to enter the hospital. Two men riding motorbikes came close to him. One of them pulled out a 9mm pistol and
A rare interview with Maulana Muhammad Ahmad Ludhianvi of the Sipah-e-Sahaba: Hear the precious words of political and ideological affiliation straight from the horse’s mouth. We are proud to publish a rare interview with Mullah Muhammad Ahmed Ludhianvi, head of the notorious terrorist organisation Sipah-e-Sahaba. There are three segments of
Shia killings in Karachi and the intelligence agencies’ failure: It is now becoming abundantly clear that recent wave of Shia killings in Karachi too is a handiwork of the Jihadist sectarian elements. What is the motive behind the recent wave of sectarian killings? You can glean some information
A critical article on Aal-e-Saud and Wahhabis – by Aamir Mughal: ‘A picture speaks a thousand words’: Sons of late King Faisal [great great great maternal grandson of mutawwa Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abd Al Wahab] Turki Al Faisal and Saud Al Faisal with neo-con ex-US Vice President Dick Cheney Sheikh
Sipah-e-Sahaba terrorists kill a Shia journalist in Karachi: In yet another incident of sectarian target killing, terrorists of Taliban / Sipah-e-Sahaba killed Ayub Naqvi, a prominent publisher, writer and journalist in Karachi. Given that the Shia massacre continues to be ignored by not only mainstream Pakistani media
Mullahs march in Pakistan from kafir Ahmadis to kafir Shias – by Nazi Naji: ہماری داستاں تک بھی نہ ہو گی داستانوں میں….سویرے سویرے …نذیرناجی اسلام میں مذہبی پیشواؤں کی گنجائش نہیں ہے۔ دین کو پیشہ بنانے کی بھی اجازت نہیں ۔ اسی چیز کو روکنے کے لئے اللہ تعالی اور رسول کریم
“Kill all Shia doctors”, Deobandi ASWJ terrorists’ campaign in Karachi: Shia Muslims hold a banner through the streets of Karachi, condemning recent target killings. – Photo by Reuters; Source: Dawn Killing of Shia doctors continues unabated in Karachi. There is ample evidence of certain pro-Taliban rogue establishment’s involvement in
Terrorists of Sipah-e-Sahaba on the loose in Karachi: …. Update 12 June 2010: Shia and Barelvi leaders in Karachi point towards the Sipah-e-Sahaba terrorists for sectarian terrorism in Karachi: Shia cleric Allama Abbas Komaili, heading the Jaffaria Alliance Pakistan rally at Kharadar, condemned the attacks and said
Do not ignore the distinction between Deobandi jihadis and Salafi (wahhabi) jihadis in Pakistan: Many international and national analysts, scholars and journalist usually do not take into account some important distinctions between various jihadi and sectarian groups operating in Pakistan. In his op-ed (in daily Express, 7 June 2010), Muhammad Amir Hashim Khakwani
Punjab: the new FATA — by Ali K Chishti: Source :Dailytimes COMMENT: Punjab: the new FATA —Ali K Chishti Sectarian jihadis, who are now transformed into ‘Punjabi Taliban’ through evolution, are concentrated in the economically backward and feudally dominated agrarian areas of Punjab A recent survey puts the
Sinful Saudi citizens on MTV – BBC Report: ایم ٹی وی پر’گناہ گار‘ سعودی سعودی عرب میں پولیس ان تین سعودی نوجوانوں سے تفتیش کر رہی ہے جنہوں نے ایک ٹیلی ویژن شو میں مملکت کے قوانین پر تنقید کی تھی۔ پروگرام میں ایک سعودی خاتون لباس
Dilemma of our Shiites brothers in Pakistan: Shiites comprise of about 17-25% of Pakistani population and have an immense role in shaping our religion, society, economy and politics for centuries. They have always been a vital source of inspiration of love, harmony , mutual respect and
An open letter to Talat Hussain: Will you lead a Freedom Flotilla to stranded Shias in Pakistan’s Gaza, Parachinar?: While most of Pakistani bloggers and national and international journalists have turned a blind eye to the blockade, sectarian genocide and persecution facing Shia Muslims of Parachinar, we at the LUBP have been consistently highlighting this issue. However, despite
Pakistan’s nuclear assets are not at risk – by Khalid Wasti: پاکستان کے ایٹمی اثاثے خطرے میں نہیں ہیں ×××× ————- پاکستان خطرے میں ہے – جھوٹ ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ فوج کی بالا دستی قائم رکھنے کے لیئے ، ملک کے ساٹھ فیصد سے زائد بجٹ کو اپنے تصرف میں لینے کے
MCC condemns massacre of Ahmadiya Muslims in Pakistan: MCC is a grassroots organization founded by Tarek Fatah that provides a voice to Muslims who are not represented by existing organizations; organizations that are either sectarian or ethnocentric, largely authoritarian, and influenced by a fear of modernity and
Kafir factory: Shia kafir, Qadiani kafir – by Mohammed Hanif: کافر فیکٹری محمد حنیف بی بی سی اردو ڈاٹ کام، کراچی دیکھیں نہ یہ مندر ہے نہ کلیسا، نہ گردوارہ نہ سنی گاگ، عبادت گاہ ہے۔ جب آپ اپنے آپ کو پاکستان کا شہری ثابت کرنے کے لیے شناختی
Life in Kurram and Orakzai Agencies – Report by Centre for Research and Strategic Studies: Source CRSS Life in Kurram and Orakzai Agencies
Taliban / Sipah-e-Sahaba terrorists kidnap 60 women, men and children in Kurram: Taliban/Sipah-e-Sahaba militants Saturday (15 May 2010) kidnapped about 60 people in northwest Pakistan, a region beset by militant and sectarian violence, a senior government official said. The hostages were traveling from Peshawar city to Parachinar, the main town in
Terrorists of Sipah-e-Sahaba held, bomb defused – by Faraz Khan: LJ man held, bomb defused By Faraz Khan KARACHI: Police arrested a member of the banned religious outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LJ) on Tuesday on suspicion that he was involved in a bank robbery that took place in the last week
Punjab on knife-edge as extremists take hold: Taseer: Punjab Governor Salman Taseer is consistently showing his concern on the rapid progress of Sipah Sahaba under the patronage PML-N punjab provincial government. Recently I observed Maulana Ahmed Ludhinvi banners all over Gujrawala city which was quite alarming for me . We