Season 6: Episode 23: Pakistan: Multiple Cases Involving False Blasphemy Allegations against Christians

In Pakistan, the punishment for a blasphemy conviction is the death penalty. While no one has yet been executed under these laws, many allegations frequently result in lengthy legal battles, prolonged imprisonment, and significant other hardships for the accused and their families. False allegations have led to riots and Christians being killed. Closer to the Fire host Greg Musselman is joined by Rev. Salim Arthur, who knows firsthand what can happen when false blasphemy allegations are made. Rev. Arthur was arrested, imprisoned, tortured and nearly lost his life, and his family had to go into hiding in Pakistan after a Muslim teenage girl came to Christ. He is the founder and president of ASRA International Ministries, which serves persecuted Christians, refugees, and vulnerable communities. Rev. Salim is also a pastor of the South Asian Bible Church in Brampton, Ontario and the author of the book “Saved to Serve” Length: 58 minutes Episode Notes To watch the interview with Salim Arthur https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-pk-2026-07-31.htm South Asian Bible Church and Asylum Seekers Resettlement Advocacy https://www.asraministries.com To Order Saved to Serve by Salim Arthur Saved to Serve: A Memoir: Salim Arthur: 9798385059201 - Christianbook.com The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com Jaranwala Persecution https://www.vomcanada.com/video/pk-2025-03-21.htm