Push for education!
Pakistan’s laws related to this has a loop hole for family members. This law must be changed and it should be stricter. Murderers must be prosecuted as murderers.
Education is a very important aspect, but what type of education? I know the people, their beliefs, thoughts, culture and traditions of those areas very well. Since 1947, these areas are underprivileged, the literacy rate is low, men are not interested in education and they mostly work for landlords. So, women’s education is far beyond anyone’s thoughts. Men of middle classes and landlords will get some education, a few high born women can study in local schools. They don’t let their women study for a few reasons. Women will stand side by side with men, they will know their rights, and they will go out in the society and will talk to men and be liberated in a wrong way.
Now I will write about the other type of education – that is, religious education – being a Muslim. This education teaches very clearly the difference between right and wrong doing in society, and it’s a complete code of life. But, this education is lacking in these areas, too. Somehow they learn to read the Quran, but mostly without translation. Usually, the so-called religious scholars tell them not to read the translations of the Quran. So who will tell them and how will these illiterate people know the difference between right and wrong? How will they become civilised by following the dos and don’ts of religion?
It is the responsibility of government, genuine religious scholars and non-governmental organisations (NGO) to work hard in these areas by providing men and women both types of education. Only this can change their mindset of ignorant beliefs. Then they will understand their mistakes that there is no honour in killing their loved ones.
From Ms Syeda Ahmad
UAE
Government needs to act
The rule of law is the main thing to achieve. Implementation is required or else there will be thousands breaking the laws in any country. In the Quran, there is a law that calls for the death penalty for the one who kills any innocent human, despite of any discriminations. This law is enough to fix these issues. What if the government isn’t following the law? It’s purely a government mistake.
From Mr Abdul Qadeer
UAE
Hard to stop tradition
I think it’s a traditional trend. The people who are doing these kinds of killings are trying to preserve their family honour. While people of other nations think that good education and knowledge will bring honour to the family, I’m not sure anything can be done.
For all those who didn’t like Qandeel Baloch, I gladly accept that I had been a fan of hers and what she was trying to stand for.
From Mr Jis Thomas
Dubai
We know it’s wrong!
It happens within illiterate communities of people that are following their tribal rituals! Every Pakistani condemns this kind of killings. It’s against our laws, religion and, most importantly, it’s against humanity.
From Mr Fahd Mohammad Khalid
UAE
People need reason
As a Muslim, God’s laws are enough, though everyone need to be educated about honour killing, the scope and its limit. I think that would help a lot. Manmade laws are nothing, but chaos and conflict. People need reason and religion.
From Ms Aisha Salekh
UAE
No forgiveness
No one is getting away in the case of Baloch. The government has denied any attempt by the parents to forgive the murderer. He will be punished. It has been decided. No chance for forgiveness this time. The murderer will be punished.
From Mr Aftab Khan Yusufzai
Dubai
Why the option?
But isn’t it wrong that murderers have the opportunity to be forgiven at all? Why is that a thing? It just shows that laws clearly aren’t enough, I’m not sure why you think they are considering that you can simply be forgiven on a case by case basis.
From Ms Jessica Woods
Toronto, Canada
No place in this century
No murder is justifiable as it takes the chance of repentance away from the person. Honour killing has no place in 21st century and such regressive practices should be stopped. But, how that happens? I’m not sure. If we knew, we’d do something, I hope.
From Mr Ajay Bhatia
UAE
No honour at all
Where is the honour in killing girls just because the family doesn’t like the husband that someone else has chosen or because of social media activity? What’s the difference between jailing women who kill their babies or shoot their parents, but kill a girl who dares to be different and be proud of that murder? That’s not honour at all!
From Ms Nikki Caz
UAE
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