You know you are a Pakistani Shia when…
Author: Anonymous You know you are a Pakistani Shia when… * Your aging parents beg you to leave them and the country to save yourself from target killing… * Yet, … Continue reading
50 ways to gracefully ignore Shia Genocide
It was easier to maintain (shameless) ‘neutrality’ and remain silent on the issue of persecution of Shia in Pakistan in the past when media would completely blackout any news of killing of Shia; pushing it under the carpet in the name of ‘maintaining order’. Gone are those days and some sectarian fascist bloggers, in addition to some Shia social media initiatives, have highlighted the issue effectively. Considering the fact that it has become increasingly difficult over time to remain silent on the issue and not get labels like ‘ShiaPhobe’, I would like to present some helpful tips to gracefully ignore Shia Genocide. I hope these will serve you well to gracefully ignore Shia Genocide.
This Muharram, Takfiri terrorists turned Pakistan into Karbala for Shia Muslims – by Raza Roomi
The month of Moharram revives the memory of the epic battle of Kerbala, a symbolic marker of various struggles within the fold of Islam — between the good and the … Continue reading
Pakistan’s Shia genocide -by Murtaza Hussain (Al Jazeera) by – Dr Uzma Ali
This year’s Ashura in Pakistan signified a continuation of the country’s spiral into self-destructive communal violence. In the days leading up to the religious holiday of Ashura, leading members of … Continue reading
Hussaini Brahmins: Karbala and how Lahore was involved – by Majid Sheikh
Related post: Hindu contribution to the marsiya – by Intizar Husain IN our school and college days we all loved to assist friends set up `sabeels` alongside Lahore`s traditional `Ashura` … Continue reading
ShiaGenocide: first ten days of Muharram 2012/13 in Pak (51 incidents, 55 killed, 324+ injured)
In the first 10 days of Muharram 2012-13, in a total of 51 incidents; 55 Shia were killed and more than 324 injured. There were several cases of terror plot thwarted which included suicide bombing plans, huge explosive devices and bombs planted – which could have resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Imam Hussain: Saviour and embodiment of ‘la ilaha illallah’- by Abdul Nishapuri
The declaration of the oneness of Allah (Tauhid) and the denial of subjugation to any worldly power is the key foundation of the Islamic faith. While the Prophet Muhammad (peace … Continue reading
Ashura Epitomizes Modern Battle for Islam’s True Voice – by Shenaz Kermali
Thousands of people across the Muslim world came out in droves on Nov. 24 to express their grief over a seventh-century assassination that characterizes one of the darkest chapters in … Continue reading
Saudis say No to the Prophet Muhammad, Yes to Paris Hilton. – By Omid Safi
More and more people are speaking out against the Saudi regime, and the way in which its Wahhabi ideology has linked together an utter disregard for the historical heritage of … Continue reading
Blood of the Innocents: Martyrdom of the Prophet’s Family, then and now – By Omid Safi
Less than 50 years after the passing away of the Prophet Muhammad, a small remnant of his family found themselves captives of the rulers of the Muslim state. They had been dragged … Continue reading
What can Pakistan and the entire world learn from Pakistani Shias? -by Abdul Nishapuri
Related article: The Shia Question I clearly remember how in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings in London by Takfiri Deobandi-Salafist terrorists (brainwashed by a radical Deobandi and Salafist version of … Continue reading
Who is Imam Hussein? – by Sarah Khan
Imam Hussain was born in 620 AD to a family renowned for their values of love, equality and peace. He exemplified these morals – taught to him by his grandfather … Continue reading
Statements by HRW, Amnesty and HRCP on Shia genocide in Pakistan (November 2012) – by Abdul Nishapuri
Editor’s note: A number of leading human rights groups have issues statements urging Pakistani State and government to protect Shia Muslims. A couple of things are of note: 1. None … Continue reading
Will custodians of Gaza speak on Shia Genocide?
The people of Gaza witnessed violence yet again for a week resulting in the death of over a 100. Gazans are lucky though as they enjoy the support of many. … Continue reading
Bahrain: Promises of reform broken, repression unleashed
Bahrain is facing a stark choice between the rule of law, or sliding into a downward spiral of repression and instability, Amnesty International warned in a new briefing today. The … Continue reading
I am Hazara – By Miraj
I am Hazara Close to 1,000 Hazaras have been killed in targeted attacks and shootings in the capital of Pakistan’s largest province. The indifference towards the atrocities has forced this … Continue reading
Why are Islamists and pseudo-liberals silent on Parachinar, the Pakistani Gaza? – by Abdul Nishapuri
Related posts: اسرائیل، غزہ اور مسلمانوں کی منافقت Why are 6000 Shia children killed in Pakistan less worthy than a few dozen Palestinians? Islamist and pseudo-liberal supporters of Hamas militants, … Continue reading
In praise of Hazrat Yazid ibn Muawiya – by Abdul Nishapuri
The following are a few examples of some prominent Salafi (Ahl-e-Hadith or Wahhabi) and Salafist-Deobandi scholars of Saudi Arabia, India and Pakistan who claim themselves to be Sunni Muslims (Ahle … Continue reading
Pakistan faces violence in a supposed time of peace – A crackdown to prevent the bloodshed of previous Muharram festivals against Shias is welcome – but will it go far enough?
Deadly … the aftermath of sectarian violence in Karachi following Ashura Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/REUTERS Editors Note : We are cross posting this Guardian article by Sumaira Schakle with the caveat that the … Continue reading
Saudis Plan to Raze the Harem of Prophet Mohammed PUBH – by Ali Taj
Alarming news stories in Russian and English papers while the Muslim world keeps quiet about sacrilegious attacks on Islamic heritage. People of all faiths should unite and and demand a new … Continue reading
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