Pakistan Supreme Court scrubs controversial ruling on Ahmadiya community
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has removed contentious sections from a February ruling related to the Ahmadiya community.
The decision followed intense nationwide protests led by religious groups and the Council of Islamic Ideology.
The court’s revised judgment, delivered by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, addresses objections to the term “preach” used in the original verdict.
The February ruling acquitted Mubarak Sani, an Ahmadiya, accused of violating the Quran publishing law before it was enacted.
Critics argued that allowing Ahmadiya to “preach” Islam as per the judgment implied violation, as the community is not recognized as following the religion of Islam.
Isa acknowledged the need for correction, aligning the judgment with Pakistan’s constitutional stance that Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad to be the last messenger and prophet.
The Ahmadiya community does not believe in this basic tenet of Islam.
The amendments aim to balance minority rights with constitutional definitions amid ongoing debate.
The judgment makes it clear that the Ahmadiya are free to live and practice their religion as a minority, but not call themselves as followers of Islam.
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