Glasgow news agent Asad Shah was left lying his own pool of blood after being stabbed 30 times for praising the life of Jesus and his “beloved Christian nation”. Family friend, Mohammad Faisal said a bearded Muslim spoke to him in his native language before stabbing him in the head with a kitchen knife.
In a twisted moment, Shahs' brother who was working next door found the killer laughing at the new agent's bleeding chest. “The brother dragged Shah away but the guy continued attacking with the blade. They struggled up to the bus stop where Asad collapsed. It was just a clear-cut revenge attack for posting messages about peace, messages about greeting fellow Christians and Jews. It was a well-planned attack. He must have been an extremist,” Faisal said. An ambulance crew treated him at the scene and later took him to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he breathed his last. The police who is currently interrogating the 32 year old suspect, said the murder was influenced by religion.
All it took for an alleged religious maniac to kill Asad, was a post that read, “Good Friday and a very happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nation.” Shah's final post read, “Let's follow the real footstep of beloved holy Jesus Christ and get the real success in both worlds.” A vigil was organised to remember Asad, who was described by a deeply religious man who promoted peace and non-violence. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined the crowd of 400 to 500, later tweeting, “Moved to be one of hundreds tonight as Shawlands united in grief for Asad Shah and support for his family.” Those who attended were encouraged to bring a daffodil. Flowers were laid and candles were lit in the gathering.
Shah worked to foster cross-community relations in Glasgow. Asad is believed to belong to the Ahmadi movement, Muslim sect that promotes non-violence and tolerance of other faiths; a missionary network.
