Slippers Believed to Be Muhammad’s Are Stolen
From Times Wire Reports
Slippers believed to have been worn by the prophet Muhammad were stolen this week from the renowned Badshahi mosque, Pakistani officials said. No suspects have been held, and police were questioning eight mosque employees.
Whoever stole the pair of slippers could face a death sentence if they are not returned, said Ghulam Sarwar Qadri, the religious affairs minister for Punjab province.
The 17th century mosque in Lahore contains several relics attributed to Muhammad.
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