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[08 July 13] Egypt on the brink of civil war - English
Supporters and opponents of Egypt\'s deposed President Mohamed Morsi have remained on the streets, holding protests as tensions continue to rise across the country. Morsi\'s supporters on Sunday...
Supporters and opponents of Egypt\'s deposed President Mohamed Morsi have remained on the streets, holding protests as tensions continue to rise across the country. Morsi\'s supporters on Sunday held marches to Rabia al-Adawiya Square and Al-Nahda Square close to Cairo University, demanding his return to power. Anti-Morsi demonstrators gathered in Cairo\'s iconic Liberation Square and around the presidential palace. On July 3, General Sisi announced that President Morsi was no longer in office.
The chief justice of Egypt\'s Supreme Constitutional Court, Adli Mansour, was sworn in as interim president of Egypt on July 4. Strong Egypt Party leader Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh has called on the interim president to step down. Growing differences among political parties have delayed the nomination of an interim prime minister in the North African country. In this edition of The Debate we take a look at the latest twists and turns out of Egypt.
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Supporters and opponents of Egypt\'s deposed President Mohamed Morsi have remained on the streets, holding protests as tensions continue to rise across the country. Morsi\'s supporters on Sunday held marches to Rabia al-Adawiya Square and Al-Nahda Square close to Cairo University, demanding his return to power. Anti-Morsi demonstrators gathered in Cairo\'s iconic Liberation Square and around the presidential palace. On July 3, General Sisi announced that President Morsi was no longer in office.
The chief justice of Egypt\'s Supreme Constitutional Court, Adli Mansour, was sworn in as interim president of Egypt on July 4. Strong Egypt Party leader Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh has called on the interim president to step down. Growing differences among political parties have delayed the nomination of an interim prime minister in the North African country. In this edition of The Debate we take a look at the latest twists and turns out of Egypt.
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[16 July 13] PKK threatens to call off truce with Turkish government - English
Kurdistan\'s Workers Party-or PKK has threatened to call off a truce deal with Turkey which was reached several months ago.
The PKK has reshuffled its top commanders and they say if the Turkish...
Kurdistan\'s Workers Party-or PKK has threatened to call off a truce deal with Turkey which was reached several months ago.
The PKK has reshuffled its top commanders and they say if the Turkish government does not change its ways, the settlement process will be put to a halt.
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Kurdistan\'s Workers Party-or PKK has threatened to call off a truce deal with Turkey which was reached several months ago.
The PKK has reshuffled its top commanders and they say if the Turkish government does not change its ways, the settlement process will be put to a halt.
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[16 July 13] Egypt new leaders ready for transition - English
The interim government in Egypt is moving closer towards a transition but divisions are still plenty from the definition of a coup detat to the way that leads to democracy and independence.
As a...
The interim government in Egypt is moving closer towards a transition but divisions are still plenty from the definition of a coup detat to the way that leads to democracy and independence.
As a special US envoy pays Egypt a visit, more members of the former ruling Muslim Brotherhood party are detained and the military threatens to use force against protesters who try to approach its bases.
The Muslim Brotherhood has refused to participate in the new government. The group has vowed to keep protesting until Morsi is restored to power.
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The interim government in Egypt is moving closer towards a transition but divisions are still plenty from the definition of a coup detat to the way that leads to democracy and independence.
As a special US envoy pays Egypt a visit, more members of the former ruling Muslim Brotherhood party are detained and the military threatens to use force against protesters who try to approach its bases.
The Muslim Brotherhood has refused to participate in the new government. The group has vowed to keep protesting until Morsi is restored to power.
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[18 July 13] Supporters of Morsi want return of legitimacy to Egypt - English
The spokesman for Muslim Brotherhood\'s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in Egypt says the supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi demand the \"return of legitimacy,\" Press...
The spokesman for Muslim Brotherhood\'s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in Egypt says the supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi demand the \"return of legitimacy,\" Press TV reports.
\"You have seen millions of people are demonstrating for the return of legitimacy. Legitimacy means return of [ousted] President [Mohamed] Morsi, return of Shura Council (the Parliament\'s upper house), [and] return of the constitution. These are three demands, not our demands, not Islamists\' demands, it is people\'s demands and it will take place soon or later,\" Hamza Zawb\'aa told Press TV on Wednesday.
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The spokesman for Muslim Brotherhood\'s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in Egypt says the supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi demand the \"return of legitimacy,\" Press TV reports.
\"You have seen millions of people are demonstrating for the return of legitimacy. Legitimacy means return of [ousted] President [Mohamed] Morsi, return of Shura Council (the Parliament\'s upper house), [and] return of the constitution. These are three demands, not our demands, not Islamists\' demands, it is people\'s demands and it will take place soon or later,\" Hamza Zawb\'aa told Press TV on Wednesday.
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[18 July 13] Turkish police arrest 30 anti-government protesters - English
Turkish security police continue to detain and arrest anit-govenrment protesters in what many lawyers call witch-hunt for people with any links to the Gezi protests. Since late May, the protesters...
Turkish security police continue to detain and arrest anit-govenrment protesters in what many lawyers call witch-hunt for people with any links to the Gezi protests. Since late May, the protesters have been calling for the downfall of the ruling AK Party led by Prime Minister Raccip Tayyip Erdogan.
The association of photographers says over one hundred photographers have been detained, or badly beaten as well. They have also had their photos erased by the police during the demos in Istanbul and Ankara. One photographer who accepted to talk to us on condition of anonymity says he had a yellow press ID card when the police attacked him.
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Turkish security police continue to detain and arrest anit-govenrment protesters in what many lawyers call witch-hunt for people with any links to the Gezi protests. Since late May, the protesters have been calling for the downfall of the ruling AK Party led by Prime Minister Raccip Tayyip Erdogan.
The association of photographers says over one hundred photographers have been detained, or badly beaten as well. They have also had their photos erased by the police during the demos in Istanbul and Ankara. One photographer who accepted to talk to us on condition of anonymity says he had a yellow press ID card when the police attacked him.
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[19 July 13] Spaniards realize they are betrayed: Rodney Shakespeare - English
Press TV has conducted an interview with Rodney Shakespeare, professor of Binary Economics, about thousands of Spaniards gathering outside the headquarters of the ruling Popular Party to demand the...
Press TV has conducted an interview with Rodney Shakespeare, professor of Binary Economics, about thousands of Spaniards gathering outside the headquarters of the ruling Popular Party to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
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Press TV has conducted an interview with Rodney Shakespeare, professor of Binary Economics, about thousands of Spaniards gathering outside the headquarters of the ruling Popular Party to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
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[19 July 13] Canada prime minister creates an enemies list - English
It has been revealed that Canada\'s Prime Minister Steven Harper has drawn up an \"enemies list\" identifying political opponents of the Conservative Party. Bureaucrats, judges and other...
It has been revealed that Canada\'s Prime Minister Steven Harper has drawn up an \"enemies list\" identifying political opponents of the Conservative Party. Bureaucrats, judges and other members of the Canadian establishment are named on the list.
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It has been revealed that Canada\'s Prime Minister Steven Harper has drawn up an \"enemies list\" identifying political opponents of the Conservative Party. Bureaucrats, judges and other members of the Canadian establishment are named on the list.
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Cooking Recipe - Meat and Potato Appetizers - English
A delicious way to eat your meat and potatoes!
20 pieces of meat cut in 1 inch cubes that is cooked
20 pieces of boiled potatoes cut in 1 inch cubes that is boiled
toothpicks
2 eggs well beaten...
A delicious way to eat your meat and potatoes!
20 pieces of meat cut in 1 inch cubes that is cooked
20 pieces of boiled potatoes cut in 1 inch cubes that is boiled
toothpicks
2 eggs well beaten
1/2 cup white flour
salt to taste
Method
Boil the meat and keep it aside, boil potatoes and keep aside, than start skewering them on the toothpick alternately, dip in flour and than dip it in the egg mixture (make sure you season the egg with a little salt) and and fry on med high heat! Can served with sweet chili sauce or even a green chutney!
Enjoy!
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A delicious way to eat your meat and potatoes!
20 pieces of meat cut in 1 inch cubes that is cooked
20 pieces of boiled potatoes cut in 1 inch cubes that is boiled
toothpicks
2 eggs well beaten
1/2 cup white flour
salt to taste
Method
Boil the meat and keep it aside, boil potatoes and keep aside, than start skewering them on the toothpick alternately, dip in flour and than dip it in the egg mixture (make sure you season the egg with a little salt) and and fry on med high heat! Can served with sweet chili sauce or even a green chutney!
Enjoy!
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[03 August 13] Ukraine central Mosque holds Ramadan Iftar - English
Turkeys ruling Justice and Development Party has called for protesters involved in demonstration over Istanbuls Gezi park to be sentenced to life in prison
Turkeys ruling Justice and Development Party has called for protesters involved in demonstration over Istanbuls Gezi park to be sentenced to life in prison
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[22 Oct 2013] In Iraq Terrorist attack claim over dozen lives in western, central provinces - English
The attacks also left 35 Iraqi security forces injured. There\'s been a surge in terrorist attacks across Iraq in recent months. The United Nations says more than five-thousand civilians have been...
The attacks also left 35 Iraqi security forces injured. There\'s been a surge in terrorist attacks across Iraq in recent months. The United Nations says more than five-thousand civilians have been killed there since April. The government blames the rise in violence on al-Qaeda and former Ba\'ath party loyalists. Baghdad also points the finger at Saudi Arabia, accusing Riyadh of funding terrorist groups.
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The attacks also left 35 Iraqi security forces injured. There\'s been a surge in terrorist attacks across Iraq in recent months. The United Nations says more than five-thousand civilians have been killed there since April. The government blames the rise in violence on al-Qaeda and former Ba\'ath party loyalists. Baghdad also points the finger at Saudi Arabia, accusing Riyadh of funding terrorist groups.
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[24 Oct 2013] Lawyer Says he barred from discussing torture of intimates at court - English
A lawyer for a nine-eleven suspect, who\'s jailed in the US Guantanamo prison, criticizes his limitations in even talking about the torture of his client.
James Connell says the Guantanamo court...
A lawyer for a nine-eleven suspect, who\'s jailed in the US Guantanamo prison, criticizes his limitations in even talking about the torture of his client.
James Connell says the Guantanamo court has barred him from reading out his client\'s personal account of his alleged abuse. He says this hampers his ability to put up a strong defense. To add insult to the injury, Connell said he was also prevented to send the document to a third party such as the U-N\'s special rapporteur on torture. The lawyer insisted that the treatment violated the U-N Convention Against Torture. Other lawyers have also complained about the issue, saying it\'s important to discuss torture claims because all their five defendants face the death penalty if convicted. Connell has also revealed that his client suffered a head injury apparently during an interrogation by the C-I-A in 2006.
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A lawyer for a nine-eleven suspect, who\'s jailed in the US Guantanamo prison, criticizes his limitations in even talking about the torture of his client.
James Connell says the Guantanamo court has barred him from reading out his client\'s personal account of his alleged abuse. He says this hampers his ability to put up a strong defense. To add insult to the injury, Connell said he was also prevented to send the document to a third party such as the U-N\'s special rapporteur on torture. The lawyer insisted that the treatment violated the U-N Convention Against Torture. Other lawyers have also complained about the issue, saying it\'s important to discuss torture claims because all their five defendants face the death penalty if convicted. Connell has also revealed that his client suffered a head injury apparently during an interrogation by the C-I-A in 2006.
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[27 Oct 2013] In Bangladesh, clashes continues on the second day of a nationwide strike - English
Political tension raging on in Bangladesh with four more deaths reported in the latest clashes between opposition and ruling party activists.
The new killings raise the overall death toll to 15...
Political tension raging on in Bangladesh with four more deaths reported in the latest clashes between opposition and ruling party activists.
The new killings raise the overall death toll to 15 since Friday. Schools and businesses remain shut across the country on the second day of the nationwide strike called by the opposition. Phone talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Saturday failed to halt the three-day strike and defuse the crisis. The opposition wants Hasina to give up power and set up a caretaker administration to oversee elections in January 20-14.
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Political tension raging on in Bangladesh with four more deaths reported in the latest clashes between opposition and ruling party activists.
The new killings raise the overall death toll to 15 since Friday. Schools and businesses remain shut across the country on the second day of the nationwide strike called by the opposition. Phone talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Saturday failed to halt the three-day strike and defuse the crisis. The opposition wants Hasina to give up power and set up a caretaker administration to oversee elections in January 20-14.
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[02] Muharram 1435 - Aa Gaye Asghar (a.s) - Katri Bawa Noha 2013-14 - Urdu
Katri Bawa 2014 Nohay Vol-2014 Muharram 2013-2014 1435 (A.H) Anjuman-E-Pegham-E-Hussain (A.S) Al Maaroof Parvez (Pala) Party Katri Bawa 2014 Nohay 02 Aa Gaye Asghar...
Katri Bawa 2014 Nohay Vol-2014 Muharram 2013-2014 1435 (A.H) Anjuman-E-Pegham-E-Hussain (A.S) Al Maaroof Parvez (Pala) Party Katri Bawa 2014 Nohay 02 Aa Gaye Asghar (A.S)
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[03] Muharram 1435 - Ro Ro Aakhay - Katri Bawa Noha 2013-14 - Urdu
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[04] Muharram 1435 - Baqiya Se Aa Rahi Hai - Katri Bawa Noha 2013-14 - Urdu
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[08] Muharram 1435 - Sog Di Malika Poochdi Rahi - Katri Bawa - Punjabi
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[Unity Conference] Signing of the UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration - English
Signed on 23 Dhul Hijja 1434 / 28 October 2013
At a meeting convened by the Universal Justice Network
This is the link to the UJN Press Release on the declaration.
It contains the links to:...
Signed on 23 Dhul Hijja 1434 / 28 October 2013
At a meeting convened by the Universal Justice Network
This is the link to the UJN Press Release on the declaration.
It contains the links to:
The text of the declaration
Scans of the signed copies
The photos of the signing and the video of the signing
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
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Universal Justice Network (UJN)
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28 October 2013
Press Release: Pakistani leaders sign historic anti-sectarianism declaration
Muslim scholars from Pakistan have signed a historic agreement condemning sectarianism and vowing to remove it as a cause of conflict in the violence-stricken country.
Meeting in the Turkish seaside resort of Bodrum under the auspices of the UJN the scholars, who represent all of Pakistan\\\'s major Islamic sects and tendencies, agreed to come together to tackle religious intolerance in the interests of Muslim unity.
The signatories include Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of the Sunni Ittehad Council, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of Jamiat Ahle Hadith and Allama Syed Niaz Hussain Shah of Hoza Ilmia Jamia Al Muntazar.
The 11-point UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration commits the signatories and the UJN to sign statements in the upcoming Islamic month of Muharram denouncing the killing of fellow human beings on the basis of colour, creed, ethnicity or religion as haram. The statements will also declare excommunication or takfir against fellow Muslims and abusing the Prophet Muhammad\\\'s family and companions as against the Shariah.
Also party to the accord were Allama Mohammad Sadiq Qureshi (Minhaj ul Quran International), Maulana Syed Ali Murtaza Zaidi (Jamay Imamia), Liaqat Baloch, MP (Jamaat-e-Islami) and Muhammad Sarwat Ejaz Qadri (Pakistan Sunni Tahreek).
The accord is based on Charter 3:103, initiated by the Islamic Human Rights Commission in 1997 and now a UJN core project, and since adopted by scores of Muslim organisations, which calls for Muslims to be united in accordance with the 103rd verse of the third chapter of the Holy Quran.
It also addresses the challenging problem of madrasas in Pakistan, believed to be a breeding ground of intolerance, recommending that syllabuses and curriculums under the signatories\\\' respective spheres of influence address the need for respect, harmony and peace between all members of Pakistani society.
Chair of IHRC, and UJN co-ordinator, Massoud Shadjareh said:
\\\"The signing of the declaration is a detrmined step out of the quagmire of murder and fear that has come to characterise the landscape in Pakistan. The situation of sectarian killings and intimidation that has worsened year on year has been dealt a blow by the unity shown today.\\\"
Director of Citizens International and UJN Co-ordinator Mohideen Abdul Kader said:
\\\"The dream for many that the inception of Pakistan once was had become a nightmare. Today\\\'s events bring back hope that one day Pakistan can put the internecine strife of the current era behind it.\\\"
Photos of the signing ceremony can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihrc/sets/72157637054317024/
The full text of the document and images of the signed copy canbe found here
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
Please contact the IHRC Press Officer on
[email protected] or +447958522196.
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Signed on 23 Dhul Hijja 1434 / 28 October 2013
At a meeting convened by the Universal Justice Network
This is the link to the UJN Press Release on the declaration.
It contains the links to:
The text of the declaration
Scans of the signed copies
The photos of the signing and the video of the signing
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
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Universal Justice Network (UJN)
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28 October 2013
Press Release: Pakistani leaders sign historic anti-sectarianism declaration
Muslim scholars from Pakistan have signed a historic agreement condemning sectarianism and vowing to remove it as a cause of conflict in the violence-stricken country.
Meeting in the Turkish seaside resort of Bodrum under the auspices of the UJN the scholars, who represent all of Pakistan\\\'s major Islamic sects and tendencies, agreed to come together to tackle religious intolerance in the interests of Muslim unity.
The signatories include Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of the Sunni Ittehad Council, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of Jamiat Ahle Hadith and Allama Syed Niaz Hussain Shah of Hoza Ilmia Jamia Al Muntazar.
The 11-point UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration commits the signatories and the UJN to sign statements in the upcoming Islamic month of Muharram denouncing the killing of fellow human beings on the basis of colour, creed, ethnicity or religion as haram. The statements will also declare excommunication or takfir against fellow Muslims and abusing the Prophet Muhammad\\\'s family and companions as against the Shariah.
Also party to the accord were Allama Mohammad Sadiq Qureshi (Minhaj ul Quran International), Maulana Syed Ali Murtaza Zaidi (Jamay Imamia), Liaqat Baloch, MP (Jamaat-e-Islami) and Muhammad Sarwat Ejaz Qadri (Pakistan Sunni Tahreek).
The accord is based on Charter 3:103, initiated by the Islamic Human Rights Commission in 1997 and now a UJN core project, and since adopted by scores of Muslim organisations, which calls for Muslims to be united in accordance with the 103rd verse of the third chapter of the Holy Quran.
It also addresses the challenging problem of madrasas in Pakistan, believed to be a breeding ground of intolerance, recommending that syllabuses and curriculums under the signatories\\\' respective spheres of influence address the need for respect, harmony and peace between all members of Pakistani society.
Chair of IHRC, and UJN co-ordinator, Massoud Shadjareh said:
\\\"The signing of the declaration is a detrmined step out of the quagmire of murder and fear that has come to characterise the landscape in Pakistan. The situation of sectarian killings and intimidation that has worsened year on year has been dealt a blow by the unity shown today.\\\"
Director of Citizens International and UJN Co-ordinator Mohideen Abdul Kader said:
\\\"The dream for many that the inception of Pakistan once was had become a nightmare. Today\\\'s events bring back hope that one day Pakistan can put the internecine strife of the current era behind it.\\\"
Photos of the signing ceremony can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihrc/sets/72157637054317024/
The full text of the document and images of the signed copy canbe found here
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
Please contact the IHRC Press Officer on
[email protected] or +447958522196.
[Unity Conference] Azan and Dua Wahdah after signing of UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration - All Languages
This is the link to the UJN Press Release on the declaration.
It contains the links to:
The text of the declaration
Scans of the signed copies
The photos of the signing and the video of...
This is the link to the UJN Press Release on the declaration.
It contains the links to:
The text of the declaration
Scans of the signed copies
The photos of the signing and the video of the signing
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
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Universal Justice Network (UJN)
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28 October 2013
Press Release: Pakistani leaders sign historic anti-sectarianism declaration
Muslim scholars from Pakistan have signed a historic agreement condemning sectarianism and vowing to remove it as a cause of conflict in the violence-stricken country.
Meeting in the Turkish seaside resort of Bodrum under the auspices of the UJN the scholars, who represent all of Pakistan\\\'s major Islamic sects and tendencies, agreed to come together to tackle religious intolerance in the interests of Muslim unity.
The signatories include Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of the Sunni Ittehad Council, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of Jamiat Ahle Hadith and Allama Syed Niaz Hussain Shah of Hoza Ilmia Jamia Al Muntazar.
The 11-point UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration commits the signatories and the UJN to sign statements in the upcoming Islamic month of Muharram denouncing the killing of fellow human beings on the basis of colour, creed, ethnicity or religion as haram. The statements will also declare excommunication or takfir against fellow Muslims and abusing the Prophet Muhammad\\\'s family and companions as against the Shariah.
Also party to the accord were Allama Mohammad Sadiq Qureshi (Minhaj ul Quran International), Maulana Syed Ali Murtaza Zaidi (Jamay Imamia), Liaqat Baloch, MP (Jamaat-e-Islami) and Muhammad Sarwat Ejaz Qadri (Pakistan Sunni Tahreek).
The accord is based on Charter 3:103, initiated by the Islamic Human Rights Commission in 1997 and now a UJN core project, and since adopted by scores of Muslim organisations, which calls for Muslims to be united in accordance with the 103rd verse of the third chapter of the Holy Quran.
It also addresses the challenging problem of madrasas in Pakistan, believed to be a breeding ground of intolerance, recommending that syllabuses and curriculums under the signatories\\\' respective spheres of influence address the need for respect, harmony and peace between all members of Pakistani society.
Chair of IHRC, and UJN co-ordinator, Massoud Shadjareh said:
\\\"The signing of the declaration is a detrmined step out of the quagmire of murder and fear that has come to characterise the landscape in Pakistan. The situation of sectarian killings and intimidation that has worsened year on year has been dealt a blow by the unity shown today.\\\"
Director of Citizens International and UJN Co-ordinator Mohideen Abdul Kader said:
\\\"The dream for many that the inception of Pakistan once was had become a nightmare. Today\\\'s events bring back hope that one day Pakistan can put the internecine strife of the current era behind it.\\\"
Photos of the signing ceremony can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihrc/sets/72157637054317024/
The full text of the document and images of the signed copy canbe found here
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
Please contact the IHRC Press Officer on
[email protected] or +447958522196.
More...
Description:
This is the link to the UJN Press Release on the declaration.
It contains the links to:
The text of the declaration
Scans of the signed copies
The photos of the signing and the video of the signing
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
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Universal Justice Network (UJN)
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28 October 2013
Press Release: Pakistani leaders sign historic anti-sectarianism declaration
Muslim scholars from Pakistan have signed a historic agreement condemning sectarianism and vowing to remove it as a cause of conflict in the violence-stricken country.
Meeting in the Turkish seaside resort of Bodrum under the auspices of the UJN the scholars, who represent all of Pakistan\\\'s major Islamic sects and tendencies, agreed to come together to tackle religious intolerance in the interests of Muslim unity.
The signatories include Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of the Sunni Ittehad Council, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza of Jamiat Ahle Hadith and Allama Syed Niaz Hussain Shah of Hoza Ilmia Jamia Al Muntazar.
The 11-point UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration commits the signatories and the UJN to sign statements in the upcoming Islamic month of Muharram denouncing the killing of fellow human beings on the basis of colour, creed, ethnicity or religion as haram. The statements will also declare excommunication or takfir against fellow Muslims and abusing the Prophet Muhammad\\\'s family and companions as against the Shariah.
Also party to the accord were Allama Mohammad Sadiq Qureshi (Minhaj ul Quran International), Maulana Syed Ali Murtaza Zaidi (Jamay Imamia), Liaqat Baloch, MP (Jamaat-e-Islami) and Muhammad Sarwat Ejaz Qadri (Pakistan Sunni Tahreek).
The accord is based on Charter 3:103, initiated by the Islamic Human Rights Commission in 1997 and now a UJN core project, and since adopted by scores of Muslim organisations, which calls for Muslims to be united in accordance with the 103rd verse of the third chapter of the Holy Quran.
It also addresses the challenging problem of madrasas in Pakistan, believed to be a breeding ground of intolerance, recommending that syllabuses and curriculums under the signatories\\\' respective spheres of influence address the need for respect, harmony and peace between all members of Pakistani society.
Chair of IHRC, and UJN co-ordinator, Massoud Shadjareh said:
\\\"The signing of the declaration is a detrmined step out of the quagmire of murder and fear that has come to characterise the landscape in Pakistan. The situation of sectarian killings and intimidation that has worsened year on year has been dealt a blow by the unity shown today.\\\"
Director of Citizens International and UJN Co-ordinator Mohideen Abdul Kader said:
\\\"The dream for many that the inception of Pakistan once was had become a nightmare. Today\\\'s events bring back hope that one day Pakistan can put the internecine strife of the current era behind it.\\\"
Photos of the signing ceremony can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihrc/sets/72157637054317024/
The full text of the document and images of the signed copy canbe found here
http://www.ihrc.org.uk/activities/press-releases/10812-press-release-pakistani-leaders-sign-historic-anti-sectarianism-declaration
Please contact the IHRC Press Officer on
[email protected] or +447958522196.