Pakistani Muslim Businessman Uses Blasphemy Law Against Christian Rival-
Have you ever been accused of a crime you didn't commit? Have you ever lived in a country where slander and libel run rampant? For Christians living in Pakistan, the fear of being accused of slander—slander against Muslims, Islam, and the Qur'an—is commonplace. In fact, more and more Pakistani Muslims are using this country's blasphemy law to persecute Christians or settle personal scores against these faithful believers. On May 10, 2011, Gulzar and his son had to flee town, fearing reprisals by local Muslims who tried to set fire to his bookstore. According to sources, Gulzar and his son are being accused (although falsely) of burning a Qur'an. Police intervened in time to prevent the fire, but no charges were fired against the would-be arsonists.
Have you ever been accused of a crime you didn't commit? Have you ever lived in a country where slander and libel run rampant? For Christians living in Pakistan, the fear of being accused of slander—slander against Muslims, Islam, and the Qur'an—is commonplace. In fact, more and more Pakistani Muslims are using this country's blasphemy law to persecute Christians or settle personal scores against these faithful believers. On May 10, 2011, Gulzar and his son had to flee town, fearing reprisals by local Muslims who tried to set fire to his bookstore. According to sources, Gulzar and his son are being accused (although falsely) of burning a Qur'an. Police intervened in time to prevent the fire, but no charges were fired against the would-be arsonists.
Pray that the truth will come out and Pakistani Muslims will realize that Gulzar and his son never set fire to a Qur'an.
Pray that Pakistan will do away with its blasphemy law.
Pray that the Lord will place a hedge of protection around Pakistani Christians.
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