Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani and his descendants created a new religion and belief system in opposition to Islam. Qadianism is parallel to Islam in every way, as they have established a new book in place of the Quran, a new prophet instead of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and adopted distinct identities for every religious symbol. However, in order to turn Muslims away from Islam and to make them apostates, they insist on calling themselves Ahmadi Muslims, even though they do not share a single belief with Muslims. Due to this, the National Assembly of Pakistan provided the Qadiani community every opportunity, considering all constitutional and democratic requirements, to prove their connection to Islam and establish themselves as a Muslim sect like other Islamic groups. However, they failed to do so, after which the country’s constitutional body unanimously declared the Qadiani community a non-Muslim minority and allocated rights for non-Muslim minorities to them.
Now it should have been that they would accept this consensus decision of Pakistan while respecting the constitution, but instead, they have only worked to defame Pakistan in the international community and create more difficulties for the country at every turn. Recently, they filed a resolution in the United Nations, which the legal advisor of the International Movement for the Protection of the Finality of Prophethood raised several objections to and sent to the UN. Since all of this was done in English, we are presenting its Urdu translation for the readers’ understanding. First, take a look at the resolution from the Qadianis and then the objections raised by the International Movement for the Protection of the Finality of Prophethood regarding this resolution.
On June 6, 2019, a resolution was submitted by the Ahmadis during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, stating that the Ahmadis in Pakistan are facing significant difficulties and are being threatened religiously, with hate speech directed against them. This results in threats, fear, and risks to their lives, forcing many Ahmadis to seek political asylum. Some Ahmadis are seeking asylum in countries like the UK, Canada, the USA, and several European nations, while others are from Pakistan. Following the 2010 attack in Lahore, where 86 Ahmadis were killed in two places of worship, many Ahmadis fled to neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia. Some were granted refugee status, but they were not given citizenship rights and have been living there for thirty years with the hope of a better future. However, Thailand and Malaysia have stated that, according to the 1951 UN Convention and the 1967 Refugee Protocol, they do not qualify for legal status, and they may arrest undocumented refugees or send them back to their home country. We assert that there are 1,200 Ahmadi refugees in Thailand, and we urge those countries to grant them asylum. The appeal highlighted that attacks on our places of worship and businesses happen regularly, and we do not have the freedom to conduct our business. They have appealed to the United Nations for the Ahmadis to be given special status, as they have been living lives of persecution for thirty years. Ahmadis, especially the oppressed men, women, and children, should be granted permanent citizenship in Thailand and Malaysia, and furthermore, the international community should assist us in finding a solution to this suffering and injustice. The UN Human Rights Council should prioritize the Ahmadis’ case and ensure arrangements for permanent citizenship in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand. Pakistan should abolish its blasphemy laws and the laws related to Ahmadis, and consider the religious freedom of minorities.
After this resolution by the Qadianis, now take a look at the objections raised by the legal advisor of the International Council for the Protection of the Finality of Prophethood regarding this resolution:
“Coordination of Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience”
In response to the writing, objections have been submitted by the International Council for the Protection of the Finality of Prophethood. The mentioned organization is a non-governmental entity with a specific consultative status regarding the protection of human rights. Their reference number for the writing is “A/HRC/NGO,” dated June 26.
(Reference no. 153 26 June 2019 – A/HRC/NGO)
Refer to your writing dated June 26, reference number “A/HRC/NGO,” which was issued regarding human rights violations by the Economic and Social Council. Our objections are as follows:
1: You have used the words “Muslim Ahmadi community” in your writing, which are inappropriate and unsuitable, because the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan clarifies Muslims and non-Muslims in Article (230-3) as follows: “A Muslim is someone who has complete faith in the oneness of Allah Almighty, who fully understands and firmly believes in the characteristic of the finality of the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who is Allah’s final prophet, and does not have faith in or acknowledge any person who claims to be a prophet or a religious reformer after Muhammad (peace be upon him), in any conceivable sense.” Furthermore, “a non-Muslim is someone who is not a Muslim, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, or Parsis, and any person associated with the Qadiani group or Lahore group, who calls themselves Ahmadis or by any other name, or Bahá’ís, or anyone who belongs to a specific (lower caste) group within the Hindu community.” Therefore, the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan of 1973 declares Ahmadis as non-Muslims and categorizes them as a minority, even though they have not registered themselves as a minority class or group. However, the Constitution clearly designates Ahmadis as a minority.
2: In 2009 and 2010, there were numerous terrorist incidents in Pakistan, with 245 attacks occurring over those two years. Out of these, 75 attacks targeted religious and sacred places across the country, with only 12 of those sacred sites located in Lahore. Among them, only one site belonged to Ahmadis, where 86 people were killed, while the rest were mosques, resulting in over 210 casualties. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Punjab claimed responsibility for all these attacks, thus, these attacks do not demonstrate any personal animosity towards Ahmadis or Qadiyanis.
3: Regarding the Ahmadis who fled the country, no explanations have been provided, nor has any information been shared. They have been living as refugees in other countries for five to six years, and there has been no clarification or notification from those countries or states indicating that a specific Ahmadi is living there as a refugee.
4: The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, established in 1973, labels Ahmadis as a minority, even though Ahmadis did not register themselves in such a manner, as previously mentioned. Ahmadis have been continuously violating Article 36 of the 1973 Constitution for a long time. Consequently, Pakistan’s esteemed Supreme Court, through its constitutional bench, has informed Ahmadis of this violation and has ordered the Ahmadi/Qadiyani and Lahore groups to register themselves as a minority according to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
5: Article 36 of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan clearly states that “the state will protect the legal rights and interests of minorities, including their representation in provincial and federal services.” Therefore, Pakistan has explicitly granted this right to anyone who registers themselves as a minority within the country, but Ahmadis/Qadiyanis are persistently rejecting the orders of Pakistan’s esteemed Supreme Court.
6: The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Article 36 enhances the rights of minorities and implements them according to the principles of Islam, as guided by the Quran and Hadith. This ensures that their rights are guaranteed in an effective and satisfactory manner, because no legal system in the world is better than that of the Quran and Hadith, and it’s worth noting that no law can violate the laws of the Quran and Hadith.
7: The Pakistani government has further amended Article 36, which has increased the seats for minorities to better protect their rights. Therefore, the eligibility for local council elections under Article “36[2]” is not limited to Muslims only, but is open to everyone. This amendment has been enacted to safeguard the rights of minorities in an Islamic state where Muslims are in the majority; otherwise, they would never have the chance to get elected. This whole law points to how much the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Article 36 of 1973, protects the rights of minorities, yet Ahmadis still do not register as a minority.
8: Article 20 of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan clarifies that minorities are allowed to practice their religion and establish and maintain places of worship. Under Article 20:
“Every individual shall have the right to practice their religion and propagate it.”
“Each sect shall be permitted to establish and manage its place of worship.”
19. Article 20 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, clarifies that minorities have the right to practice their religion and manage and maintain their places of worship. Furthermore, Article 20 specifically addresses the religious freedom of Ahmadis, stating in synopsis (4.4/2) that “no legislation (of Pakistan) in any way affects the religious freedom of Ahmadis, because this law only prohibits Ahmadis from using certain descriptive words that have no religious relevance to them, but they can create their own preferred descriptive words and terms. Like other minorities, Ahmadis are also free to follow their religion, and this right cannot be taken away from them under any law or executive order. However, Ahmadis are required to obey the constitution and the law, and they must not use blasphemous and derogatory terms against any religious figure, including those in Islam, nor should they use specific Islamic words, titles, or designations. Additionally, they should refrain from using specific terms like ‘mosque’ and should not call the call to prayer (Azan) to avoid causing distress to Muslims, preventing people from being misled in terms of faith, or falling into deception.”
10. In Pakistan, Ahmadis are attempting to mislead Muslims about their religion, and in this regard, they have violated Pakistan’s Penal Code 1860 (Sections 298-B and 298-C), which states, “No community, no matter how organized, wealthy, or influential in society, is allowed to mislead another’s religion and rights, claim their property, or deliberately take actions or initiatives that violate the law.”
11. Ahmadis in Pakistan are trying to mislead Muslims about their religion, and they have clearly violated the 1984 Ordinance 20 (U/S 298 amended Sections 298 B and 298 C, PPC 1860), which states, “Claiming something for Ahmadis, making predictions for Ahmadis, showing oneself as an Ahmadi through lies, or representing Ahmadis without openly declaring the truth of their religion is not only a violation of the law but also a violation of the constitution.”
12. The respected Supreme Court of Pakistan and the High Court have also clarified the points of Article 36 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 related to the rights of minorities, stating that not only are Ahmadis/Qadianis violating Article 260, but they are also continuously violating Article 36 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 by not registering themselves as a minority.
13. The respected Supreme Court of Pakistan and the High Court have the right to take action regarding the violations of Sections 298 B and 298 C of Article 20 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973. Under these sections, “an infringement of the law due to religious freedom or disruption of public peace is not permitted,” and furthermore, “the principle of freedom to practice religion is that the state does not allow anyone to infringe upon the rights of another in order to obtain their own religious rights, and also that no one is permitted to insult, dishonor, or violate someone else’s religion (other than their own), especially if such actions are against national peace and order.”
14. Pakistan has always protected the rights of minorities in their own residential areas and has consistently adhered to the law, and there has never been a proven case of falsely accusing any minority, registered under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, of blasphemy.
15. Since the implementation of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, there have been no complaints from any minority regarding their protection; therefore, Ahmadis/Qadianis have never attempted to claim their rights, as they have always been involved in spreading misconceptions about the religion of Islam, and this has been duly noticed by the respected Supreme Court and High Court across Pakistan.
16: According to the Ahmadis’ own view, and in the light of the violation of Sections 298B and 298C, it is clear that both the Ahmadi people and the Muslim Ummah other than them cannot be Muslims at the same time, if one of them If the Jamaat is Muslim, then it cannot be another, on the contrary, Ahmadis are constantly trying to establish themselves as Muslims in Pakistan. Non-Muslims/minority have been declared, so without any propaganda, the core and major group of Muslims will be called Muslims, as they fulfill the definition of the word Muslim, both in Pakistan and in the rest of the world.
17: Ahmadis have always tried to make themselves unique, and to give themselves a status that is different and prominent from all other nations. As a religious group they have always opposed the Muslims, and have tried not to mix with the Muslims, rather they have actually declared the entire Muslim Ummah to be infidels, but being a minority. They could not impose their claim.
18: Ahmadis have always strived to be given a unique position in their own country and society, they would have been happy to achieve their goal, especially if the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan gave them this right legally. Dita. Their biggest frustration is that it cannot legally label Muslims around the world as infidels and themselves as Muslims, so they are probably frustrated that they are no longer able to do their job successfully. That is, to make Qadiani by inviting Muslims with less knowledge.
19: Ahmadi people, in Pakistan and around the world, are spreading propaganda to mislead Muslims from their religion, saying to leave their states and come to us, when this action clearly shows it. That wherever Ahmadis live, they try to create their own group and their own unique society in that place, so that they can get religious stability in the way they want, so their misguided response in Pakistan is respectable. The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the High Court rightly took notice across Pakistan, and therefore the Qadianis have been forced to curtail and hide their religious propaganda in Pakistan.
20: When the Ahmadis saw that they were not succeeding in their aims, they started looking for new lands to achieve their goals, but the Muslims, whether residents of Pakistan or foreign countries, always practiced their religion. have taken concrete steps for survival, and therefore the Muslims of Pakistan have always informed the Muslims living in other countries about this fitna and propaganda.
21:- When Ahmadis saw that they were failing in their aim, they started spreading the word everywhere that Pakistan did not give them rights, so the resolution presented by Ahmadis in your assembly is aimed at This is also to mislead Muslims from their religion.
22:- A very important point should be noted in your Honorable Assembly that in the past or in the present, Ahmadis have not tried to mislead any people from their religion except Muslims, no other religion has complained about it till date. Not that Ahmadis have tried to mislead them from religion, on the contrary, Ahmadis have always been found to mislead Muslims.
23:- This objection of ours explains that Ahmadis are trying to maintain the outward signs of Muslims in any way possible and label their dubious religion and position as Islam, and their deviation from our position in this matter. Understandably, while the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan stands in the way of their resolution, because our objection is supported by the Constitution, in view of this, any claim for the Qadianis, or for the Qadianis. To prophesy, or falsely pretend to be a Qadiani, or to represent the Qadianis, without declaring the truth of the religion of the Qadianis, to do so is not only a violation of our objection, but also a violation of the Constitution. Such incidents have happened in the past and may happen again, and as in the past may also lead to deterioration of the law and order situation.
24:- Pakistan assures that the rights of Ahmadis/Qadianis will be protected if they assure that:
“They shall register themselves as minorities and shall comply with Article 20 Article 20 [b] Article 20 Synopsis Section 4(4.2), Article 36 Article 36 [2] and Article 260 (3) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.”
“They will stop misleading Muslims from their religion and stop spreading false rumors about the religion of Muslims and Ahmadis in violation of Article 20 Synopsis Section 4 (4.2) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.”
They shall not further contravene Articles 36, 36 [2] and 260 [3] of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 and Sections 298B and 298C of the PPC, 1980, and shall not commit any other contravention of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. be against
Manzoor Ahmad Mayo Rajput Advocate
Objector, by: World Majlis Tahafuz Khatm Nabubat Pakistan
We will also request the United Nations to give instructions on its behalf to the countries that are supporting them, because it is a matter of protecting the religious identity of Muslims and their religious beliefs, including non-Muslims. The intervention of Muslim countries or the support of a minority separated from Muslims always causes chaos and corruption to spread in Muslim countries. Therefore, if these Qadianis and Lahoris respect the Constitution of Pakistan and recognize themselves as a minority separate from the Muslims, then the conflict will end, because no minority has ever had any complaints or grievances with Pakistan or the Muslims except for these Qadianis and Lahoris. And how can this be a complaint when our religion Islam teaches to pay the rights of the minority. May Allah, the Exalted and Exalted, guide them and make it possible for these people to detach themselves from the self-made religion of Mirza Qadiani and join the footsteps of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). God willing! Because of this, where their world will be enlightened, there will be their hereafter, and so on.