73 Divisions in Islam and One True Jama'at

73 Divisions in Islam and One True Jama'at — Page 24

73 DIVISIONS IN ISLAM AND ONE TRUE JAMA’AT 24 prayers and now is the time when a Qadiani cannot recite Kalima even if s/he wants to recite it with a true and pure heart. This is because they are stopped from doing so. Because for them doing so is an offense punishable by law. ” [32]. The Meccans did not like to call Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions Muslims but called them Sabians [33]. Today, it is illegal in Pakistan for an Ahmadi Muslim to claim to be a Muslim and Ahmadi Muslims are given the names like Mirzais, Qadian is etc. So far 729 cases had been registered against Ahmadi Muslims for calling Adhan, preaching and claiming to be Muslim [34]. It is well known that Meccans tried their best to stop Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions from preaching and practicing their religion. Every possible step was taken to stop them. They were prohibited from Praying and we find its mention e ven in the Qur’an which many commentators have said to be referring to the action of Abu Jihl. “Hast thou seen him who forbids. A servant (of Ours) when he prays. ” [35]. Now a days it has been made illegal for Ahmadi Muslim to Pray as by doing that they would be ‘pretending to be Muslim’ which for an Ahmadi Muslim is a criminal offense and punishable by law in Pakistan. So far 19 cases had been registered against Ahmadi Mu slims in Pakistan for Praying (saying Salat) [34]. 3. A Glance at the Rainbow of Sacrifices