Jamaat Islami Amir called for bombing of the Nato Trucks

Keeping its tradition of calling for disorder in the land, Jamaat Islami Amir Mr. Munawwar Hasan in his Friday sermon of June 6, 2010 called for the bombing NATO caravans.  As ususal the tragedy of Pakistan is that there are plenty of idiots who say "labbaik" on such calls.  The exact words of Mr. Munawwar were:

"... Those who only talk about following what Allah and His prophet (peace be on him) has said need to realize that this task (referncing the NATO operations in Afghanistan) will beome more difficult over time.  We have so far tolerated the drone attacks while our folks were not even getting food to eat.  Very rarely, if ever, do we hear a news that a NATO caravan has been attacked.  Everything goes there after traveling through our country.  If NATO is fighting Muslims, they are doing so with the help of Muslims which include you and I.  Do you think Allah will not ask us on the day of judgement that (NATO) tankers were moving towards Afghanistan right in front of your eyes and you did not do anything?  They were huge trucks that carried food and supplies for the NATO troops.  This was happening when you yourself were living a life of extreme poverty.  You had opened up all of your roads for them to travel.  A lot of roads have been constructed in Baluchistan province to allow the NATO caravans to travel.  These roads have been built for the benefit of these caravans and not for your benefit. ..." (minutes 33:00 till 34:22).  After that he went on to glorify the current Jihadi movements.

Then on June 9, 2010 militants attacked dozens of trucks carrying NATO supplies in Pakistan near Islamabad.  The assault killed seven people.  All victims are believed to be Pakistani.  According to the news:

Militants and ordinary criminals have often attacked NATO and U.S. supply convoys over the past two years, but Wednesday's strike was the first so close to the well-protected capital, something likely to cause particular unease 

The full news can be read at http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/06/09/523041/militants-attack-nato-convoy-in.html

The Friday sermon can be heared in its entirety from http://www.smunawar.com/ (unless they remove it)

So, is this excusable?  Are these Pakistanies doing Jihad by blowing up NATO tankers within Pakistan and killing Pakistanis?  What is Jamaat Islami preaching? and should Pakistanis standy by and accept such calls for rebellion within the borders of Pakistan?  Why do Pakistanis act surprised when attacks happen in Pakistan.  The Mullahs are not hiding their agenda - they say in clear terms that "war is on" - it is the "silent majority" that needs to say something.  It should be a simple principled stance that no one is allowed to create disorder in the land (which is exactly according to Quran) regardless of their beliefs or policy differences.

Jamat Islami hijacking "qaum's" sentiments

http://jamaat.org/beta/site/general_detail/news/1007

The Jamaat Islami's English website did not have a translation, so I have translated it below for English Speaking audience:

Nation will not tolerate a soft corner for Qadianies.  Mian Nawaz Sharif's statement has hurt the feelings of the nation.

 Spokes Person, Jamaat Islami

Lahore 5 June 2010.  Dr. Fareed Ahmad Paracha, spokesman Jamaat Islami Pakistan, has expressed deep regret over the statement of the president of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Mr. Nawaz Sharif where Mr. Sharif called Qadianies his brethren and an asset for Pakistan.  In his statement released from Mansoora, Mr. Paracha said that the whole Muslim world and Pakistan agree over the issue of declaring the Qadianies  non-Muslim.  And the nation will not tolerate a soft corner for the Qadianies.  He said that the damage caused by Qadianies to Islam and Muslim Umma is unforgivable.  He also said that Qadianies have dared to blaspheme against the Holy Prophet and in this regard they are continuing in their efforts.  Mr. Paracha said that Mian Nawaz Sharif's statement at this time, when the whole Muslim world is in a state of deep shock due to the cartoon controversy, has deeply hurt the feelings of the nation.   Any expression of solidarity with the Qadianies, who blaspheme against the Holy Prophet, must be condemned.  He said that Qadianies once again have launched a campaign to regain their status as a Muslim, to end the Anti-Qadiani ordinance, and to end the blasphemy laws.  And in this regard they are doing press conferences.  Mr. Paracha sad that Mr. Sharif's statement must be seen in this backdrop.  Mr. Paracha said that Mr. Nawaz Sharif must clarify his position regarding the status of the Qadianies, blasphemy laws, and anti-Qadiani ordinance. 

And to put things in context, here is what Mr. Nawaz Sharif said:

He also termed terrorists attack at the worship places of Ahmadis in model town and Ghari Shahu condemnable adding that Ahmadis are our brethren and asset for the country. He also informed that the elements involved in firing at Ahmadis worship places have been arrested and law enforcement agencies have been carrying out investigations with them.

 http://pakteahouse.wordpress.com/2010/06/06/nawaz-sharif-shows-spine-terms-ahmadis-brethren-and-asset-for-pakistan/

So what is "qaum's" reaction to such a statement?  With respect to the allegations against the Ahmadi Muslims an honest reader is welcome to decide for themselves based on our literature.  Our website http://www.alislam.org has a lot of books on the subject.  Here is a sample:

• Life of Muhammad (may peace be on him) 
• Muhammad in the Bible
• The seal of prophets - His personality and character
• Finality of Prophethood

And specifically addressing the cartoon controversy, our present leader Ameer-ul-Momineen Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad's writings and lectures:

• The blessed model of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) and the caricatures
• Exemplary compassion of the Holy Prophet (sa)

Here is a list of several books on the subject http://www.alislam.org/holyprophet/index.html

In addition to this Ahmadi Muslims all over the world were busy in using their pen in defense of our beloved prophet (sa) and doing seminars to celebrate his life in addition to educating the western public about the sensitivity of the issue while other groups were rioting in Muslim world over the issue.


An organization that calls itself "Jamaat Islami" (Organization for Islam) has made lies its core value and instigation along with rebellion its mode of operation.  Inna lillah e Wa inna Illaihi rajeoon

And there are several other books on the subject that you can see at http://www.alislam.org/books/

Hypocrisy of the Pakistani Muslims

Ever wonder why the suide bombers are always so young?  Do the "virgins" in heaven have a prejudice against middle age and older men?  Shouldn't a terrorist in his fifties or sixties be more inclined to rush to "heaven"?

The reason is that the ideology that is taught in Pakistan's "Islamic Studies" demands a degree of hypocricy from the students that younger age is unable to provide.  Following concepts are openly taught in public schools by such teachers.  The message is even more direct and extreme in the Madrasas and during the Friday sermons:

1. Apostacy (giving up Islam as one's religion) is a crime that is punnishable by death
2. Blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) is a crime that is punnishable by death.  Note that this is supported by the laws in Pakistan as well and laws do not define blasphemy thus leaving the laws open for abuse. 
3. Ahmadies are not Muslims.  This is also supported by the laws of Pakistan.  2nd ammendment to the Pakistan constitution declares Ahmadi Muslims to be non-Muslim.  Since Ahmadies call themselves Muslim, this automatically turns them into apostates in the eyes of common folk.
4. Pakistan is an "Islamic" country and it is bound by her constitution to implement Islamic laws.

Capital punnishment in any society is reserved for the worst crimes.  What is a sixteen year old supposed to make out of these instructions that are taught in public schools?  Isn't that sixteen year old justified in thinking that it is his duty to stop these crimes?  How can Pakistan as a whole claim innocence when such crimes are committed?  Some "mullahs" say "but we don't teach them to kill, we just teach them the rules but tell them that it is the duty of the state not of the individuals".  That is the worst type of hypocricy and they have the nerve to say this in public on public televisions as an excuse that absolves them.  The media anchor on the other end just agrees with them.  What a sad story!

Rebellions have happened in many societies throughout the history and in that Taliban are not a new phenomenon.  What is interesting is that Taliban hit at the heart of those they want to revolutionize and those who are getting hit still sympathize with them.  The society as a whole has created an "assembly line" where if drones kill 10 taliban, Madrisas graduate 100.  The so called "moderates" in Pakistan then make it their duty to find excuses for the Taliban or blame someone else; India and US are common scapegoats.

Pakistan is suffering from a cancer but sadly the people think it is just a common cold which will go away if only if US stops drone attacks.  First Pakistanis need to realize that it is a cancer and that they themselves are feeding the cancer - not someone from outside.  They need to confront their hypocricy and turn their "religious principles" to:

1. Pakistan guarentees absolute religions freedom where everyone can follow whatever religion they follow.
2. Freedom of thought and speech is absolute and no one is going to be punnished for "blasphemy"
3. State has no business in defining people's religions.  If someone wants to consider Ahmadies as non-Muslims, they are free to do so but "for the purpose of constitution", Muslim is anyone who claims to be so.

Unless Pakistanis change their thought process on these lines, they need to realize that there is still a lot of room for Pakistan to drop.  Looks like "Asfala Safileen" applies to Pakistan quite aptly.