Non-Muslims in Pakistan cannot inherit property from Muslims

Lahore High Court’s verdict

Lahore (Pakistan) – In a recent ruling, the Lahore High Court stated that “non-Muslims cannot inherit property from Muslims.” The court cited Sharia law, which prohibits Muslims from accepting inherited property from non-believers (kafirs) and vice versa.

1. This ruling will have a significant impact on similar cases in Pakistan. It effectively means that no Hindu, Sikh, or other non-Muslim in Pakistan can inherit property from a Muslim.

2. The case in question involved a property dispute in Toba Tek Singh district. After the death of a Muslim individual, their property was equally divided among their three sons and two daughters. However, the deceased’s grandson challenged the division in court, claiming that one of his uncles belonged to the Ahmadiyya community and was therefore not entitled to inheritance. He demanded that his uncle’s share be nullified.

3. A lower court ruled in favour of the grandson, and the decision was upheld by the Lahore High Court when appealed.

The status of Ahmadis in Pakistan

Islam has approximately 73 sects, one of which is the Ahmadiyya community, founded in 1889 by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. Ahmad declared himself a prophet and “Messiah,” which contradicts Islamic beliefs that Muhammad is the last prophet. For this reason, mainstream Muslim communities regard Ahmadis as “Kafirs” (non-believers) rather than Muslims.

In Pakistan, Ahmadis are denied several constitutional rights and are not recognised as Muslims. They are prohibited from entering mosques or reading the Quran. Their mosques are separate and often subjected to attacks. The Ahmadiyya community frequently faces persecution and violence in Pakistan.

Editorial Perspective

Are non-Muslims even considered citizens in Pakistan? This question persists. It is evident yet again that the Muslim population, government, administration, Police, and now even the judiciary are anti-non-Muslim.