Forced conversion 'violation of Allah's commands', says Imran.

ISLAMABAD -- Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said that forced conversions of non-Muslims were against Islam and a 'violation of Allah's commands'.

While addressing a minority convention, the former prime minister condemned the forced conversions of Hindu girls to Islam in Sindh.

'There is an ayat (verse) in the Holy Quran [that] there is no coercion in Islam. This is Allah's commandment. Whoever forcefully converts a non-Muslim is disobeying Allah.' He added that Allah even asked the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to only 'preach His message', and not worry about people entering the fold of Islam as this was not his responsibility.

Mr Khan said that while there was a lot of hate in the world based on colour and religion, Islam did not believe in it.

'Once a person starts practising Islam, he becomes a blessing for all huAAmAankind,' said Mr Khan, adding that Islam stresses on justice and equality.

He cited the example of two caliphs who were summoned by the courts.

'A Jew brought the case against Hazrat Ali but he lost the case...