ICC Arrest Warrants; Parachinar Attacks; Sectarian Disputes & Violence - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Imam ‘Ali cited the Prophet's teaching: a community cannot be sanctified if the weak cannot claim their rights without fear.
- The United Nations aims to resolve international disputes but faces challenges due to the Security Council’s veto power.
- Despite limitations, institutions like the UN General Assembly and the International Criminal Court (ICC) provide a voice for the vulnerable.
- The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant for depriving Gaza's civilians of essential supplies.
- The US and Israel reject the ICC's jurisdiction, but the US had previously supported ICC warrants against Russian officials.
- Human rights groups and EU nations support the ICC’s decision; Canada's Prime Minister affirmed adherence to international rulings.
- Quotation from the Qur'an (26:227): the unjust will face consequences.
- The Shi‘a minority in Pakistan, particularly in Parachinar, faces ongoing extremist violence.
- Recent attacks in Parachinar killed 42 people, highlighting the vulnerability of this community.
- Sectarian disputes should remain academic; violence must be condemned.
- Shi‘as and Sunnis have mostly lived in peace, but solidarity is needed against violence.
- Call for action: Write a protest letter to the Pakistani embassy to support the Shi‘a community.

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