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| Rasheed Masih was tortured and killed by Muslims wanting to force-convert him to Islam |
Source/Credit: European Centre for Law and Justice
By Canada Free Press | July 28, 2011
Three Muslims were recently sentenced to life in prison for murdering a Christian who refused to convert to Islam. Rasheed Masih, a 36-year-old potato business owner in Punjab province, was brutally killed in March 2010 by Muslims resentful of his success. Rasheed was also pressured to renounce his faith. On July 7, the Sessions Court in Mian Channu convicted the three men of torturing and killing Rasheed and sentenced them to life sentences of 25 years. They were also each ordered to pay 100,000 rupees (approximately $1,000 CAD) to Rasheed’s family. A fourth suspect was acquitted.
Thank the Lord that Rasheed’s murderers were brought to justice by the court. Pray that they will repent of their actions and come to know Christ as Lord. Pray for continued comfort and provision for Rasheed’s family. Pray that authorities will strive to provide safety for vulnerable Christians and other minorities in Pakistan.
In Pakistan, Christians are routinely denied justice by the court. Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, is currently waiting for a court’s ruling on her appeal. For more information on Asia Bibi and to sign a petition calling for her release, visit VOM-USA’s petition site at www.CallForMercy.com.
To find out more about the challenges facing the Church in Pakistan, go to the Pakistan Country Report.
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