A group of Islamic leaders in Pakistan have lent strong support to a mentally disabled Christian girl accused of blasphemy.
“This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that Muslim community and scholars have stood up for non-Muslims,” said Sajid Ishaq, the chairman of the Pakistan Interfaith League. “We are together, demanding justice, demanding an unbiased investigation.”
It is risky in Pakistan even to discuss blasphemy, which carries the death penalty.
The police and the courts are usually too afraid to investigate the validity of blasphemy claims, leading to convictions on hearsay.
