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Baha’i Faith insulted in mandatory Islamic propagation classes

Of the 54 youth who were arrested in Shiraz under the pretence of “offences related to state security” (the youth were offering educational classes for disadvantaged children), 51 were subsequently handed one year suspended sentences, with the condition that they attend Islamic propagation classes for 3 years.

Human Rights Activists in Iran recently reported that the youth sent a letter requesting an explanation, and received the following response from the Chief Justice of the Islamic Court of Shiraz:

In His Exalted Name:
According to the judgment decreed and probation in lieu of imprisonment, attendance in the classes are mandatory and definitely no one is insulted and only discussion about Unity of God, Prophet, Judgement Day and other Divine ordinances are discussed, and nothing else.
Sohani Niya
February 5, 2008

The article goes on to state:

Despite such clear guidelines from the judge the classes revolve around study and insult of the Bahá’í writings. In the latest attempt they invited an ex-member and enemy of the community by the name of Mahnaz Ra’oufi to increase the insults in response to the above-mentioned letter. This person has also entered girl schools where Baha’I students were attending and openly offended them. Such actions are not in contradiction to the decree of the judge but the article 23 of the constitution of Iran prohibiting persecution of any citizen based on their beliefs.

Omer Hadland

12 December, 2010

good morning. I realise it is not related to your post, but I am watching your post using my wife’s brand new apple macbook but it will not render properly, do you have any suggestions? Do you use a mobile template for your site, if you do can you please check it is not broken and everything is correct at your webpage. In the meantime I will check a few of my other favourite blogs to double check it is not only myself. Thanks mate.

Walter Buddy

16 December, 2010

Sure there are a ton of but few communities seem to make the effort with that thingamajig.

Turf

1 January, 2011

hi-ya. I understand it is not in line with your post, however I am browsing your blog on my sons new HTC but your site won’t display in the correct fashion, do you have any fixes? Do you have a mobile theme for your site, if so can you please ensure it is still working and everything is in order at your blog. I will also check some of my other favourite posts to ensure it is not just my device. Thanks friend.

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