Fifty family members from ten families residing in different areas of the Mirpurkhas division voluntarily converted to Islam.
They attended a conversion ceremony held at a local seminary, Baitul Iman New Muslim Colony, where Mohammad Shamroz Khan, son of Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood, was also present.
According to Qari Taimur Rajput, one of the caretakers of the organisation, 23 females, a one-year-old girl, and 26 males were among the 50 people who converted.
During the ceremony, Khan reportedly confirmed that no one forced them to convert and inquired whether they willingly took the step.
Islam converts
The converts will stay in a local facility established for new Muslim converts in 2018.
New Muslim Converts Provided Four-Month Support at Facility for Needs
The new converts will be able to stay at the facility for four months and receive support for their needs such as clothes, food, and medicine.
During their stay, they will study and learn about their new religion.
Qari Taimur Rajput, the caretaker of the organisation, stated that the group provides all necessary support for the converts.
Rajput mentioned that over the past five years, hundreds of people have converted to Islam.
He also clarified that only families were being converted and not individuals to avoid potential issues.
After their four-month stay, the converts are free to leave and go anywhere they want.
However, Hindu activists expressed their grief and anger over the mass conversions.
Hindu Activist
Faqir Shiva Kucchi, a Hindu activist who opposes the practice, expressed his frustration.
He said, “it appears that the state itself is involved in these conversions.”
The local community members have been demanding the government to initiate legislation against the practice for several years, according to him.
He claimed that the conversions in Sindh are a serious issue and accused the federal minister’s son of being part of the conversion instead of taking measures to stop it.
Kuchhi expressed concern for the Hindu community, saying “We feel helpless now.”
He further alleged that the local religious leaders take advantage of the economically underprivileged status of most of the converts and convert them easily by offering financial support.
