Pakistan.... as we know, is a diverse society with various ethnic and religious minorities living together....in a peaceful manner....you don't believe me....I will tell you How...Our state religion being Islam made us Muslims, the majority while the left 3% are from different ethnic and religious groups are being counted as minorities.Now in that sector, Afghanis, Christians, Ahmadis, Hindus and Sikhs are much prominent to be precise.
"Ahmadis".....according to 1973 constitution are declared Non Muslims but still, they are a major majority residing among us and Yeah...we do hear slogans of killings each and every one of them but still...we see them living, breathing and going by their day to day chores which defies the idea that all Muslims are Hate mongers and want them dead. Observing clearly...we could see that Ahmadis are holding important positions in our legislature, executives sector, bureaucracy and military since the establishment of Pakistan. Who can forget the great Dr Abdul Salaam, who brought home the Nobel prize.Nobody till now has beaten record of his in Pakistan.
I do agree that yes, we have people who do promote hate against minorities but we cant blame Pakistan alone for this.Minorities in almost all regions of the world continue to face serious threats, discrimination and racism.Plus they are frequently excluded from taking part in economic, political, social and cultural life available to majorities in the country and society where they live. We don't have to go much far for an example...... the country be termed as "Our most favourite" has various example of injustice of minorities...... Irrespective of there religion. The treatment of the Dalit Hindus is not hidden from any body.
In comparison to that Pakistanis minorities are working with us in different walks of life. They are getting education to.... In fact they are free to move where ever they want to. But there are few terms and conditions which are applied on them like any other states minorities, for example constitution of Pakistan and our religion does not allow them to be the head of state or prime minister but other then that... As Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah said, "You are free to go to temples; you are free to go to your mosques and to any other place." Our minorities are free to celebrate there Holi, Easter, and Besakhi etc. The good part is that the government also provide them security and privileges..... especially on there religious events and festivals.
But if we compare the minorities living in Pakistan with our neighbouring country India, we can see the big difference. Indian minorities are facing lots of problems in different aspects of life. They are not free to celebrate there customs and traditional things according to there demands. They face different kinds of threats due to just because they follow a certain religion... Ironically India still terms it self a "Secular state"... too bad even for a joke.... Similarly European thinking is also so partial for their minorities. Muslim girls can't follow Hijab, no Namaz on streets, no beard and the list goes on. If somebody is found convicted to this crime, they have to pay charges and fines. Let's not forget the visa issues which is another major problem for our students who desire to study in abroad. Those poor beings face very disappointing attitude due to racial or religious difference. Robbins Leonard said "How a minority, reaching majority, seizing authority, hates a minority". And man, he is sooo right. But still, apart from the issues faced, we can say Pakistan is like a heaven for minorities as compare to different regions of the world.
"Ahmadis".....according to 1973 constitution are declared Non Muslims but still, they are a major majority residing among us and Yeah...we do hear slogans of killings each and every one of them but still...we see them living, breathing and going by their day to day chores which defies the idea that all Muslims are Hate mongers and want them dead. Observing clearly...we could see that Ahmadis are holding important positions in our legislature, executives sector, bureaucracy and military since the establishment of Pakistan. Who can forget the great Dr Abdul Salaam, who brought home the Nobel prize.Nobody till now has beaten record of his in Pakistan.
I do agree that yes, we have people who do promote hate against minorities but we cant blame Pakistan alone for this.Minorities in almost all regions of the world continue to face serious threats, discrimination and racism.Plus they are frequently excluded from taking part in economic, political, social and cultural life available to majorities in the country and society where they live. We don't have to go much far for an example...... the country be termed as "Our most favourite" has various example of injustice of minorities...... Irrespective of there religion. The treatment of the Dalit Hindus is not hidden from any body.
In comparison to that Pakistanis minorities are working with us in different walks of life. They are getting education to.... In fact they are free to move where ever they want to. But there are few terms and conditions which are applied on them like any other states minorities, for example constitution of Pakistan and our religion does not allow them to be the head of state or prime minister but other then that... As Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah said, "You are free to go to temples; you are free to go to your mosques and to any other place." Our minorities are free to celebrate there Holi, Easter, and Besakhi etc. The good part is that the government also provide them security and privileges..... especially on there religious events and festivals.
But if we compare the minorities living in Pakistan with our neighbouring country India, we can see the big difference. Indian minorities are facing lots of problems in different aspects of life. They are not free to celebrate there customs and traditional things according to there demands. They face different kinds of threats due to just because they follow a certain religion... Ironically India still terms it self a "Secular state"... too bad even for a joke.... Similarly European thinking is also so partial for their minorities. Muslim girls can't follow Hijab, no Namaz on streets, no beard and the list goes on. If somebody is found convicted to this crime, they have to pay charges and fines. Let's not forget the visa issues which is another major problem for our students who desire to study in abroad. Those poor beings face very disappointing attitude due to racial or religious difference. Robbins Leonard said "How a minority, reaching majority, seizing authority, hates a minority". And man, he is sooo right. But still, apart from the issues faced, we can say Pakistan is like a heaven for minorities as compare to different regions of the world.
I don't get it why people HAVE to fight about something. I mean, 'don't like it, don't see it, don't talk about it, don't show hate about it & all will be good', Why is it that if someone hates something they HAVE to do something against it too.
ReplyDeleteAs much as the other countries come in, I think these type of "No Hijab, No Namaz" is a little self-imposed restriction that WE Muslims have created for ourselves. For Example: The area I live in, Christians are considered nothing in front of a Muslim. Then tell me why shall not the other countries think of us like that too? That they think of Muslims as the lesser kind.
I feel like, that we Muslims have created all these problems for ourselves due to our ignorance that these non-muslims are human too and they have a religion too.
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P.P.S. Nice Article.
P.P.P.S. I Hope My Comment Doesn't Bother Anyone, If It Does --Ignore It.
Daniyal.. You can not say that these are self restrictions... My point was that minorities living in Pakistan are getting there rights as compare to those from us who are living abroad for any reason..
ReplyDeleteHope u understand my point
Oh, I Come Across This Article Once Again. :P Nice Article. :D
ReplyDeleteoh great. you're right. pakistani politicians are saving all those blasphemy suspects. they should all be hanged. Learn Forex in Urdu
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