Political commentator and TV host Mohammed Shafiq says he will 'not be intimidated' after being confronted at a mosque.
Mr Shafiq was stopped by several people at a Birmingham Mosque and a video of the incident has since been posted online.
In the video Mr Shafiq is questioned over his views after it was alllleged he referred to murderer Mumtaz Qadri as a ‘terrorist’ on a TV programme. Mr Shafiq was also called a ‘British agent’.
Qadri was executed in Pakistan for the murder of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer. Taseer had spoken in favour of blasphemy convicted Asia Bibi and against the blasphemy law.
The execution has seen some Muslims proclaim Qadri as a martyr and are quick to defend the murder of Taseer.
Mohammed Shafiq called the actions at the mosque which is believed to have taken place today as 'disgusting'.
He said, "Threatened today in Birmingham Mosque by some thugs because I spoke out against Mumtaz qadri's actions - disgusting".
So the people who threatened me have distributed a video of the incident as if they are proud. https://t.co/4ojy15q9XU
— Mohammed Shafiq (@mshafiquk) March 27, 2016
For the record I will not be intimidated by these thugs and wannabe heroes, I'll carry on my work regardless.
— Mohammed Shafiq (@mshafiquk) March 27, 2016
Viewers soon made their views known,
Zafer Ali, said, “This is getting ridiculous!”
Rubena Kashwar said, “What a place to pick an argument in God's home these people have no respect just scary to see that our beautiful religion is being miss interpretated.”
Mohsin Khan said, “Is there any wonder why Muslims are in the decadence we find ourselves in? When an imam (Leader) is pulling the rug under the feet of another believer.... Is this a way to lead?”
Shuaib Zaman said, “Although I agree with the actions of Ghazi Mumtaz Qadri Shaheed I am embarrassed by the actions of the Imam of this establishment. Please this is not the way of the Ahlul Sunnah wal jamat.”
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