Finality of Prophethood is base of Islam, IHC

ISLAMABAD, : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday announced its verdict in a case regarding Khatm-i-Nabuwwat (finality of Prophethood) case.
Justice Shoukat Aziz Siddiqi in verdict said that the Parliament should safeguard the doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood, it’s the base of our religion.
Regarding controversial amendments to the Khatm-i-Nabuwwat oath in the Elections Act 2017, making it compulsory for all Pakistani citizens to take an oath regarding their faith if they seek to join the civil service, armed forces or judiciary.
The court, in its short order, said that the faith of all citizens is to be mentioned on birth certificates, national identity cards, voters’ lists and passports.
The court ordered the parliament to “take steps” for the “protection of the belief in the finality of the Prophethood”.
“Khatm-i-Nabuwwat oath is the foundation of our religion and it is the duty of every Muslim to protect this core belief,” the order read.
Raja Zafarul Haq Committee report on Khatm-i-Nabuwwat is a detailed and comprehensive document, court make this report the part of case, the proceedings of Parliament session on Khatam-i-Nabuwwat also presented to the court.