Christian Martyrs by Gustave Dore

Christian Martyrs by Gustave Dore

Thursday, February 16, 2012

'Blaspheming' Christian still awaiting sentence after eight months in Pakistani prison

From Mission Network News:


'Blaspheming' Christian still awaiting sentence after eight months in Pakistani prison

POSTED: 16 FEBRUARY, 2012
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Pakistan (MNN) ― Things are only getting worse for another Christian charged with blasphemy in Pakistan.
Dildar Yousaf, 28, was arrested and charged with blasphemy after defending his 8-year-old nephew from a group of Muslim boys last June, according to Voice of the Martyrs.
Dildar's nephew, Ehtasham, was taunted by a group of boys as he passed an Islamic school. As Ehtasham walked by the "madrassa," seven boys gathered around him and tried to force him to become a Muslim. When Ehtasham refused, the boys began to scream and beat him.
Dildar happened to pass by and pulled his nephew away from the boys, took him home, and went about his work for the day. That afternoon, the news spread that Dildar had disgraced the Muslim proclamation of faith.
Police picked up Dildar from his workplace and put him in protective custody. They also filed a blasphemy charge against him under Pakistani law 298A, which carries the lightest sentence for blasphemers.
Months later, Dildar remains in prison, awaiting a sentence. His wife and two children have now been forced to flee because of ongoing threats. Ehtasham and his family have also had to leave their village. VOM is supporting the family and providing legal assistance to Dildar.
Dildar's village has a history of persecution, VOM reports. Pray for Christians in the area to remain bold. Pray that despite ongoing trials, Dildar would remain safe and faithful to the Lord.
To learn about others willing to take a stand for Christ in places dangerous to do so, visit persecution.com

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