Pakistan, that was once considered as a very peaceful place
to live as told in tales of my father and grandfather has now become one of the
place where people get butchered with no hesitation. I once used to picture
Pakistan as a peaceful society. It was long before when people used to care for
each other and live like families.
Things have changed a lot deal now and my own people have become my
enemies now. Killing someone has now become as easy as clicking by two fingers.
Following the rallies and protest against the blasphemous
film which a fact was made by a producer in US turned to be a horrible day in
the history of Pakistan. Where we speak about the ethics of Islam and teachings
of Holy Prophet (PBUH) there on the other hand we exploit the worst characteristics
of one self. More than a dozen people
were declared dead and hundreds injured on the day announced to celebrate
Ishq-i-Rasool day which was supposed to be a day we show respect and love for
the Prophet. Following the footsteps of Holy Prophet (PBUH) has always been a
far cry. However, yesterday’s incident proved that we have failed humanity as
well.
The protesters insured that they destroy public property
throughout the country fearlessly. Some of the banks were robbed and many
police vehicles were torched. A failure of law could be seen on the day but not
only the law but a failure of humanity. How could this justify one love for the
Holy Prophet (PBUH)? A policeman was stoned to death as if he had made that
blasphemous movie. A sense of responsibility and commonsense seems faded away
from the people of Pakistan. We have clearly shown our enemies how naïve we are
and how vulnerable we can be.
We have become so intolerant and our conscience is long dead
that we don’t even know where are heading too. Even a small spark can ignite
the whole country leaving behind the ashes for the enemies to cheer on. What
happened yesterday was definitely what one has expected but it has left a strange
message for the people of Pakistan and a question mark for 1.8 billion Muslims.
