Religious scholars strongly condemn ‘honor’ killing in Balochistan

Religious scholars across Pakistan have strongly condemned the brutal killing of a man and a woman in the name of honor in Balochistan, calling it an act of ignorance, cruelty, and a clear violation of Islamic teachings and the law.

Mufti Noman Naeem, rector of Jamia Banuria Al-Alamia Karachi, stated that honor killing is not an act of honor but “the worst example of ignorance and brutality.” He emphasized that Islam strictly forbids such killings and equates the unjust killing of one person to the killing of all humanity. “Those involved in these crimes deserve the harshest punishment,” he said.

Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi, rector of Jamia Ashrafia Lahore, echoed this view, saying the scholars of his institution “strongly condemn this barbaric act.” He demanded the immediate arrest and punishment of the accused, adding, “Such brutal killers deserve no concessions.”

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, also demanded swift justice. “Those who killed in the name of honor must be arrested and punished at the same place and in the same manner,” he said in a strong statement.

Renowned religious scholar Mufti Adnan Kakakhel called the incident “barbaric, cruel, and shocking.” He said there is no religious or legal justification for such acts, and urged serious efforts to rid society of this mindset. “The jirga involved and all those who supported this crime must face justice,” he said.

The killing has sparked outrage and renewed calls for strict action against honor-based violence, with scholars urging society to stand against such inhumane practices.