Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), announced a nationwide ‘Day of Gratitude’ to be observed on Friday, following the Supreme Court’s acceptance of a review petition in the Mubarak Sani case.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad on Thursday, Fazlur Rehman expressed his thanks to the Supreme Court and parliament, stating, “Tomorrow, we will observe Friday as a day of gratitude. On this day in 1974, the National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution and amendment declaring Ahmadis and Lahoris as a minority. Today, the entire nation is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of this decision at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore.”
He emphasised that the day will be commemorated as a ‘day of victory,’ adding that the Supreme Court’s ruling has further amplified the significance of this Golden Jubilee. “The people of Pakistan will now participate with renewed vigour and a victorious spirit,” he remarked.
Fazlur Rehman reaffirmed, “No power in the world can conspire against the belief in the finality of Prophethood (PBUH), nor will their conspiracies succeed. This is the unanimous voice of the entire nation. While we recognise their human rights, it is essential that they acknowledge and abide by Pakistan’s Constitution.”
He also noted, “If any citizen, anywhere in the world, rebels against their country’s Constitution, they forfeit their civil and human rights.”
Concluding his remarks, Fazlur Rehman expressed his gratitude once more to the Supreme Court and parliament, highlighting that both the government and opposition were united on this issue. “Religious parties have always shown solidarity on this matter, and today, they have demonstrated it once again,” he said.
When asked about Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Fazlur Rehman praised him, stating, “We must commend and appreciate the positive role he has played today.”
