Insta
Pakistani Hindus Refuse To Stop Construction Of Lord Krishna Temple Despite Fatwa, Islamist Threats
Swarajya Staff
Jul 03, 2020, 01:52 PM | Updated 01:52 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
The small Hindu community in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad has refused to be cowed down by a fatwa and threats by Islamic fundamentalists and has announced that it is going ahead with its plans to construct a new Hindu temple, Times of India has reported.
A 20,000 square feet land was recent allotted to the Hindu community in Islamabad by the Pakistani government and it was decided that a Krishna temple will be built on the site.
Radicals in Pakistan though soon started to oppose this move and a prominent religious school in the country issued a “fatwa” against the idea, calling it “un-Islamic”.
The fatwa said that in Islamic nations, while repair of existing structure for non-Muslims is allowed, construction of new places of worship is not.
Despite these threats national assembly member Lal Chand Malhi has assured that the work on the temple is continuing in full swing.
This is the first time a Hindu temple is being built in Pakistan's capital. Earlier there were two Hindu temples in the city, one of them is locked in litigation and the other was converted into a tourist place.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.