Hamza Ali Abbasi is a remarkable Pakistani television and film actor, as well as a thoughtful social commentator, with a significant following of 1.1 million on Instagram. He gained recognition for his breakthrough role in the hit series Pyare Afzal. His other popular television projects include Mann Mayal, Alif, Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley, Jaan-e-Jahan, and others. The actor often speaks on social, political, and religious issues, and this time he has addressed the blasphemy laws in Pakistan.
Recently, Hamza Ali Abbasi shared a video on his TikTok and Instagram in which he opened up about the strict blasphemy laws in Pakistan.
Talking about the issue, Hamza Ali Abbasi said, “I want to present some suggestions before you. Recently, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza shared horrific details about what is happening to blasphemy prisoners in jails, details that can shock anyone with a sane mind. These facts often come to light during cases and official documentation, and it is important to talk about this issue. I know you may think it is a secondary matter, but I believe we need to discuss it. Other issues are not directly related to Allah and are dealt with leniency, but issues like blasphemy are dealt with through harsh punishments. As a Muslim, I believe that whatever cruelty is done in the name of Allah carries severe consequences. The blasphemy laws in Pakistan are extremely harsh. We cannot achieve success, prosperity, or progress as a nation if such laws remain unchecked. Normal laws have room for relaxation, but blasphemy laws impose excessively severe punishments. This is why many of our other problems remain unresolved—because in Pakistan, cruelties are committed in the name of Allah. If we abandon or properly control these laws, perhaps we can flourish.
He further added, “There is friction between those who enforce blasphemy laws and those who are pro status quo, and both sides blame each other. I want betterment in these blasphemy laws. I respect those who deal with these matters, but I request them to reconsider. I am not secular; I come from a religious school of thought. It is not right to treat people so harshly. Moreover, these laws are not even fully in accordance with Fiqh-e-Hanafi. I am giving the Hanafi example because it is followed by the majority. In Fiqh-e-Hanafi, only direct and unambiguous blasphemy carries the harsh penalty. However, in Pakistan, almost anything can be labeled as blasphemy. This should not be the case, as innocent people become victims. This issue needs serious reconsideration.”
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