Pakistan, May 30 -- "A Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe." (Sahih al-Bukhari)

This Hadith captures the core of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and demonstrates that true Muslims prioritise the safety of others. Islam is not about outward declarations or hollow claims of piety; it is about mercy, restraint, and the safeguarding of others, especially fellow Muslims. Yet, in stark contrast to these teachings, figures like Noor Wali Mehsud have taken it upon themselves to distort Islam for violent and divisive ends.

It's a bitter pill to swallow when someone uses the very fabric of your faith to tear it apart. That's precisely what Noor Wali Mehsud and the ideology he represents ar...