Balochistan: Couple killed on jirga’s orders, scholars condemn act

Shiite News: A couple in Balochistan was killed on the orders of an un-Islamic jirga for having a marriage of their choice.

Prominent Sunni and Shia scholars of the country have reacted strongly to this tragic incident, calling it against Islam, the constitution and humanity, and have demanded that the government punish the killers and the members of the jirga.

Allama Ahmed Iqbal Rizvi: The decision of the jirga is a mockery of Islam and the constitution
On this occasion, the central leader of Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen Pakistan, Allama Ahmed Iqbal Rizvi, said that this is an inhuman, shameful and un-Islamic incident that needs to be strongly condemned not only on legal but also on Islamic and moral grounds.

He said: “Islam does not allow honor killing in any form. The decision of the jirga and the resulting killing are completely against not only Islamic teachings but also constitutional and legal regulations.”

He demanded that: The murderers and those running the jirga be arrested immediately and given the strictest punishment in the light of anti-terrorism laws and Sharia. The un-Islamic monopoly of the tribal and chieftaincy system should be abolished. Liaquat Baloch said that along with the murderers, the jirga also deserves punishment.
Describing the incident as un-Islamic, immoral and inhuman, Deputy Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Liaquat Baloch said: “This brutality committed in the name of civilization, morality and honor is the greatest immorality. Along with the murderers, all the members of the jirga should also be punished according to the law.”

He said that reforming the society and uprooting such crimes is the collective responsibility of the entire nation.

Sindh Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen President Allama Baqir Abbas Zaidi said: “Such brutal measures are an insult to human dignity and Islamic teachings. Islam has declared honor killing a sin, it has no place in Sharia.”

He demanded that the law enforcement agencies take immediate action, contact the victim’s family and enact strict legislation against the jirga system.

Dr. Mufti Noman Naeem, Principal of Jamia Banuria Alamiya, said: “The killing of a woman in the name of honor is not only a serious crime against Sharia but also against humanity. Islam has declared unjust killing as the killing of the entire humanity.”

He demanded from the government: The culprits should be given exemplary punishment. Awareness and awareness should be promoted in the society so that this cruelty can be stopped.

Balochistan; Honor killing of a couple over a marriage of choice, strong reaction from Shia and Sunni scholars, condemnation of the jirga system
In most parts of Pakistan, there have been incidents of honor killings due to outdated traditions, against which there have also been protests.
It should be noted that in a recent sad incident in Balochistan, a couple who had a marriage of choice were killed on the orders of a local jirga. After the incident, there has been a strong reaction in religious and social circles, and scholars of all schools of thought have called it a clear violation of Islamic values, human rights, and the laws of the country and have demanded strict action against the perpetrators.