The State Has No Right to Decide Who Is Muslim | Ahmadiyya & Religious Freedom in Pakistan

The State Has No Right to Decide Who Is Muslim | Ahmadiyya & Religious Freedom in Pakistan Can the state decide who is a Muslim and who is not? Can a government determine the religious identity and beliefs of its citizens? In this episode of Message of Islam, we discuss the important and highly debated issue of religious freedom, freedom of conscience, and the role of the state in matters of faith, with particular reference to the constitutional status of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan. The program also revisits the historic 11 August 1947 speech of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in which he spoke about religious freedom and the rights of citizens regardless of their religion, caste or creed. The discussion focuses on an important principle: should the state protect the rights of its citizens, or should it determine their religious beliefs and identity? At the end of the program, you will also hear an interesting discussion by renowned Pakistani writer, analyst and educationist Hashir Ibn Irshad, responding to a question concerning Ahmadis and the role of the state in declaring someone Muslim or non-Muslim. This video presents the subject as a discussion on religious freedom, constitutional rights, freedom of conscience and the relationship between religion and the state. Watch the complete video and share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. Message of Islam Islamic teachings | Religious freedom | Quran | History | Ahmadiyya | Pakistan religious freedom, freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, Ahmadiyya, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Ahmadis, Ahmadi Muslims, Pakistan, Pakistan Constitution, Quaid e Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jinnah 11 August speech, 11 August 1947, religious minorities Pakistan, state and religion, religion and state, Islamic history, Islam and constitution, human rights Pakistan, minority rights, constitutional rights, Hashir Ibn Irshad, Hashir Bin Irshad, Message of Islam, Islamic Guidelines, religious tolerance, freedom of belief, Muslim identity, who is Muslim, state cannot decide religion #MessageOfIslam #Ahmadiyya #ReligiousFreedom #FreedomOfReligion #Pakistan #QuaidEAzam #Jinnah #11August1947 #HumanRights #MinorityRights #FreedomOfConscience #HashirIbnIrshad #Islam #IslamicHistory #PakistanConstitution Disclaimer ‪@MessageOfIslam-04‬ This video is presented for educational, historical, informational and discussion purposes. It addresses a sensitive and debated religious and constitutional issue. The purpose is to encourage informed discussion, understanding and respectful dialogue, not to promote hatred, hostility or discrimination against any individual, religious community or group. Views and opinions expressed by speakers featured in the video are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Message of Islam. Viewers are encouraged to consult original sources, historical documents and relevant legal and religious scholarship before forming their own conclusions.