Blasphemy in Islam is punished by mandatory death according to Sharia Law, Quran and Hadith. Pakistan is once such country where blasphemy laws exist in….
Blasphemy law in Pakistan is primarily governed by sections 295–298 of the Pakistan Penal Code. These laws cover offenses related to religion, including uttering any derogatory remark against religious figures or symbols, which is considered blasphemous. Section 298, in particular, addresses the use of words or gestures that might be seen as offensive to religious… Continue reading An introduction to Pakistan´s blasphemy law
On August 5th 2023, Abdul Rauf Baloch, an English teacher, was brutally killed by unidentified gunmen in the city of Turbat in southern Balochistan in Pakistan, following accusations of blasphemy. Rauf, who denied the allegations, was on his way to explain his position to a group of Islamic scholars when he was murdered. Abdul Rauf had… Continue reading Abdul Rauf Baloch | Another Victim of Pakistan´s Blasphemy Law
