The Express Tribune: by Anum Fatima.
Why is it difficult for us to bear consequences of seeds of offence we have sown for Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis?
As a nation that breeds on hypocrisy, it is not surprising that the last week saw mayhem descend in the country. Cinemas were set ablaze, vehicles were torched, fast food restaurants were vandalised and all this hooliganism, carried out on Youm-e-Ishq-e-Rasool, is supposed to have served the higher purpose of showing the world our solidarity when the Prophet of Islam is disrespected.
Let there be no misconception about what the world saw on its television screens with regard to how unified Muslims are in their understanding of Islam. The age-old story about the woman who threw trash on the Holy Prophet (pbuh) told to every Muslim child, seems to not have fully taken roots in our conscience as a lesson in patience and tolerance, as thousands caused wanton pandemonium. Ironically, Youm-e-Ishq-e-Rasool was observed in a way contrary to the very essence of the Holy Prophet’s (pbuh) teachings.