Christian True Believer Assaulted by Muslims in Bangladesh for not performing Islamic prayers

[duluxe]

“Arif Salam,” 55, is a bicycle mechanic, husband, and father. He is also an independent preacher, openly sharing the gospel in his predominantly Muslim country, Bangladesh.


During the afternoon of June 5, Salam heard knocking on his door. A group of men questioned him about why he did not perform Namaz, the daily ritual prayers. He calmly explained he is a follower of Jesus Christ. Immediately, the men assaulted him.


Salam is now tending to wounds all over his body, including his head. He and his family are working through trauma, anxiety, and fear. When Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSI) learned of the attack, they partnered with a local pastor and volunteers to provide urgent medical care and support for Salam’s family. They communicated with the local police administration to ensure a proper investigation and are now engaged in legal counsel.

A Growing Threat​

Salam’s attack is one of several made against Christians since the country’s newest political party rose to power in February. The center-right, capitalist Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is the first elected government since the nation overthrew Sheikh Hasina’s administration in 2024. It is the primary opposer of Jamaat-e-Islami, a radical Islamic political party to which the men behind Salam’s attack belong.


Though not the party primarily in power, Jamaat is rising in influence, along with several other Islamist political groups.


A Christian youth skill development in southwestern Bangladesh underwent pressure from a local Islamic political group and was forced to shut down. In the north, a woman running a women’s discipleship class is facing backlash from Islamic leaders. Islamic extremists severely beat a pastor for his bold proclamation of the gospel.


Though the BNP has claimed to attempt to provide stability for minority religions, its efforts have proven unsuccessful against Islamic political groups like Jamaat. Today, Bangladesh is the 33rd most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian.


*Name changed for security reasons

 

[Nut]

But he should know the risks of going around trying to preach a religion that will irritate the majority...

 

[Nut]

I mean I see a lot of these siaolang young people going around trying to get people go to church. They even approach Muslims, Buddhists Hindus openly. The leadership in the Christian church are sending then to be beaten?

 

[syed putra]

Only beaten? Christians destroyed entire Muslim majority countries in middle East killing millions

 

[duluxe]

I mean I see a lot of these siaolang young people going around trying to get people go to church. They even approach Muslims, Buddhists Hindus openly. The leadership in the Christian church are sending then to be beaten?

These should be small churches operating on rental premises. Are you sure they are so garang to approach muslims?

 

[laksaboy]

Only beaten? Christians destroyed entire Muslim majority countries in middle East killing millions

Should have exterminated Muslims since they breed like rabbits.

 

[Nut]

These should be small churches operating on rental premises. Are you sure they are so garang to approach muslims?

Yep.

 

[syed putra]

Should have exterminated Muslims since they breed like rabbits.

When it comes to breeding, there are only two world champions. But one had to resort to culling in order to curtail birth rates.

 

[Dongyi]

I mean I see a lot of these siaolang young people going around trying to get people go to church. They even approach Muslims, Buddhists Hindus openly. The leadership in the Christian church are sending then to be beaten?

When you are a poor Christian, preaching is unlikely to be persuasive. It is a weak testimony.

By contrast, if you are materially successful, live in Bukit Timah, and drive a Lexus, you may not need to preach at all. People will notice your success and may seek to emulate your way of life, including the faith they believe contributed to it. ​

 

[True Believer]

But he should know the risks of going around trying to preach a religion that will irritate the majority...

It does not take much to irritate Muslims. Even wearing a souvenir cap bought while on vacation in Israel can result in you being assaulted by a Malay in S'pore.

 

[True Believer]

By contrast, if you are materially successful, live in Bukit Timah, and drive a Lexus, you may not need to preach at all. People will notice your success and may seek to emulate your way of life, including the faith they believe contributed to it. ​

It also results in a great deal of envy and hatred from the "have nots" in online forums where their true identities are hidden.

 

[Nut]

When you are a poor Christian, preaching is unlikely to be persuasive. It is a weak testimony.

By contrast, if you are materially successful, live in Bukit Timah, and drive a Lexus, you may not need to preach at all. People will notice your success and may seek to emulate your way of life, including the faith they believe contributed to it. ​

These are fake religious. Fake Christians. They hide their real identity and post porn online. They fuck their wife but they imagine fucking another woman. Ultimate 人渣.

 

[True Believer]

Should have exterminated Muslims since they breed like rabbits.

You are referring to the Islamic extremists who set off bombs to kill non-Muslims. There are moderate Muslims who only raise funds for these extremists, but do not murder.

 

[True Believer]

These are fake religious. Fake Christians. They hide their real identity and post porn online. They fuck their wife but they imagine fucking another woman. Ultimate 人渣.

There are homosexual paedophiles who go by monikers like Nut and duluxe who envy those more fortunate than them. These are the real scum of the earth.

 

[True Believer]

Only beaten? Christians destroyed entire Muslim majority countries in middle East killing millions

Muslims hate every other religion on earth. In fact, their leaders mass murder their own countrymen who speak out against their hypocrisy.

 

[syed putra]

Muslims hate every other religion on earth. In fact, their leaders mass murder their own countrymen who speak out against their hypocrisy.

Utter nonsense. Human rights law was created in iran.

 

[True Believer]

Utter nonsense. Human rights law was created in iran.

The Ayatollahs just do not follow it. Hahaha!

 

[duluxe]

There are homosexual paedophiles who go by monikers like Nut and duluxe who envy those more fortunate than them. These are the real scum of the earth.

When you are no sure whether you colleagues or acquaintances are jealous of you, what make you so sure some anonymous online monikers are?

Why are you so sure you are the most fortunate moniker?