The Verdict of the Quran and Sunnah — Page 1
The Verdict Shall be Based Upon the Holy Quran and Sunnah Majlis Ta h affu z -e-Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Multan has published a leaflet entitled, Fai s alah A p Karei n [Judge for Yourself]. This leaflet is authored by ‘Abdur-Ra h m a n Y a q u b B a w a. Before answering the objections raised in this leaflet, we would like to relate an interesting event, as a preface, to give some context for our readers. A historic debate took place in Jhang [The Punjab, Pakistan] between the members of the Deobandi [Muslim] sect and other Muslims on the topic of ‘Who is in contempt of the high status of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. ’ This debate took place under the watchful eyes of the Government. Both parties, desiring impartial judgment, agreed upon certain knowledgeable and wise people to serve as arbitrators. Moreover, a statement was written and signed, witnessing that parties will accept the verdict of the respected arbitrators. The debate took place peacefully and orderly under the protection of the police in Bangla Knoll. The respected arbitrators, taking God as their witness, stated with humbleness and humility that it was necessary for them to carry the unpleasant task of expressing their verdict. And in the presence of both parties, they were unanimous in their written verdict that it was the Deobandis