Apology to Ahmedi Brethren

Doubtlessly, 28th May will be regarded as one of the most memorable days in the history of Pakistan. By the grace of Allah Almighty, we exploded six atomic bombs in the Chaghi Hills back in 1998 and now in 2010, we exploded and killed more than 100 Ahmedis praying in Masjids, oh sorry, in their worship places in Lahore. A really commendable achievement which has brought a huge round of applause from the whole world as we really know how to nip the evil in the bud before it blossoms, we are completely aware how to stab people who don’t agree with the majority. MashAllah, we are the true heirs of Islam who know how to keep the true spirit of Islam alive by blowing up every non-conformist and how to feel proud of it. This is our Jihad, this is our salvation, this is how we are going to end up in heaven and enjoy the promised package of 70 hoors, oh sorry 72 hoors, dying to be fucked by zealots of Islam.

Indeed such actions are committed by the Tailbans, terrorists or by intelligence agencies of our neighboring country (whom we most of the time don’t name, although it’s an open secret that it’s INDIA) but let me ask what the hell the government has been doing apart from unburdening itself from the responsibility towards its citizens and not admitting to the security lapse. I ask where has been the worthy government when anti-ahmedi banners were on displace at the Mall Road Lahore. What our respected politicians have been doing in the Khatam-e-Nabuwat (End of Prophethood) meetings and conferences with the bigwigs of Islam? Surely, they were not discussing how amazing and wonderful is the idea of having Muhammad (P.B.U.H) as the last prophet. It is obvious that such meetings and conferences are arranged to assemble resources and to pledge against Ahmedis, who supposedly do not consider Muhammad (P.B.U.H) as the last prophet and the presence of our politicians in such meetings clearly states their subscription to this ideology.

It is complete out of comprehension that how, the Muslims, are segregating other Muslims from the mainstream just because of certain differences. I cannot understand how they can act as a yardstick to everyone such a personal matter. In addition, who has given this right of declaring anyone Muslim or non-Muslim. I remember that Hadith from my school days which describes an incident of a war in which Muslim fighters killed some Kauffars(infidels) who were saying that they have converted to Islam. When this case came to Muhammd (P.B.U.H), his face turned red with rage and he said that, they should not be killed if they were claiming to be Muslims. Also, the last verse from the chapter Al-Kafiroun of the Quran which states, “To you be your religion, and to me be mine”. If these are the clear directions of our most prestigious and valuable religious texts than why we are not adhering to them? This religious hypocrisy within us is evident to the impetus that we select those guidelines that cater our interests. Just like Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, who declared Ahmedis non-Muslims through second amendment in 1974 to safeguard his political interests. Followed by General Zia ul Haq(read Zia ul Fuck, because that’s what he has done to our whole country and to the generations to come) who barred Ahmedis from calling themselves Muslims, calling for Azan(prayer call) and naming their worship places Masjids. I mean there wouldn’t be another example in the world history where a country has ostracized its own citizens in such a blatant and inhuman way, legally.


I was reading an article by Yasser Latif Hamadani in which he quoted that in 1944, when a group of Muslim divines approached Jinnah to persuade him unsuccessfully to turn all Ahmedis out of the Muslim League; he responded by saying, “Who am I to declare non-Muslim a person who calls himself a Muslim?” If that was the way, the Father of the Nation dealt with it than why we end up being so bigoted and insane.

This whole incident has made me an emotional and psychological wreck. I could not concentrate for days after it. So, let me hear that it is a matter of immense guilt, shame and regret not only for me but also for every conscientious citizen of Pakistan who believe in the sanctity of human life. I have never been so much ashamed of being a Muslim in my whole life before. Being a minority myself, I can understand how it feel to be a minority and what are threats and risks attached to it. This incident clearly indicate that whoever has issues with Ahmedis being Muslims and worshiping in Masjids will definitely have issues with the Muslim queers, calling themselves Muslims and praying in Masjids. Also, I was put off by the reaction of a few so-called en-lighted human rights activists who disapproved of my solidarity for the community. Because they think, they are non-Muslims who need to be disciplined.

I know, I am unable to understand the level of pain and suffering Ahmedi community has experienced in this atrocious event and I can’t even pay back for all those tears they have shed for their dear ones. I am also aware of the fact that at times how shallow it looks to say Sorry but that's all i am left with. I apologize for whatever happened. I am sorry for all that has been done to you people since last 121 years and still years to come. I know you are hurt and so am I and let us hope that together we can and we will bring a change some day.

Photo Courtesy: Bystander Effect by Iwan Beijes