Video of Swat mob lynching victim shows him reciting naat in Malaysia

A video of a tourist, who was burned to death by a mob in Swat, reciting naat in a mosque in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur surfaced on the internet.

An X account ‘Justice for Swat victim” shared details about the life of Sulaiman Qamar, who was brutally beaten and burned alive after being accused of desecrating the Holy Quran by an enraged mob in Madyan.

The account also shared photos of the deceased Sulaiman, one showing him seated in a mosque and another featuring him alongside PTV presenter Qari Sadaqat Ali. These images reflect Sulaiman's devout nature.

One video showed him attending a sermon at a mosque in Malaysia, where he hosted members of Tablighi Jamaat in 2018 and 2022.

Another video captured Sulaiman reciting a naat in a mosque, surrounded by other Muslim worshippers.

Despite accusations of blasphemy with no apparent evidence, these details contradict such claims and paint a picture of Sulaiman's unwavering faith and commitment to his religious beliefs.

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— justice for swat victim (@JusticeForSwatV) June 26, 2024

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— justice for swat victim (@JusticeForSwatV) June 26, 2024

The victim was described as a kind-hearted man who never mocked religion but instead showed a desire to deepen his understanding of the Holy Quran.

He was born in 1987 to an Arain family in a small house on Bilal Street, Mohalla Pakpura, Sialkot.

Qamar's childhood friend, Advocate Jawad Mir, recently spoke about his death in a Facebook post.

Mir explained that Qamar had been under psychological stress due to family disputes, but he emphasised that his friend was not an unstable person.

He went to Malaysia to find work, and there, his fortunes improved. He built a successful business and was able to financially support his family.

“Nearly all of our friends were religious, with none of us being secular or unaffiliated with any religion. In fact, we fondly remember our frequent gatherings for prayer together,” he added.

"We never witnessed any disrespect towards religion from him. He did not actively participate in religious debates, nor did he show any signs of religious intolerance. He never mocked Islam or religious figures." Advocate Jawad Mir elucidated.

Deeply regretting his friend's lynching, Mir said that he felt compelled to explain his Qamar's life in order to demonstrate how easy it is to make serious accusations against someone without waiting for evidence.