Mays Street & Old Settlers Park
Grieving Heart
RECEIVED Mon., March 16, 2015
Dear Editor,
Places of worship are sacred in Islam, which is why I cannot make sense of the tragedy that unfolded in Pakistan this past weekend. Fifteen innocent Christian worshippers died in a brutal attack by suicide bombers. This act is not representative of Islam – a faith that reveres Jesus and his mother, Mary.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time minority groups in Pakistan have been targeted for their faith. In May 2010, more than 80 worshippers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community were attacked in the same manner. And the worst part is that the Pakistani government and its draconian constitution has repeatedly failed to protect its citizens.
My heart grieves for my Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan.
Places of worship are sacred in Islam, which is why I cannot make sense of the tragedy that unfolded in Pakistan this past weekend. Fifteen innocent Christian worshippers died in a brutal attack by suicide bombers. This act is not representative of Islam – a faith that reveres Jesus and his mother, Mary.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time minority groups in Pakistan have been targeted for their faith. In May 2010, more than 80 worshippers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community were attacked in the same manner. And the worst part is that the Pakistani government and its draconian constitution has repeatedly failed to protect its citizens.
My heart grieves for my Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan.
Naila Tahir
