On the 9th of January 2008, Hizb ut-Tahrir Wilayah of Pakistan, convened 3 demonstrations in the cities of Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. At the Islamabad demonstration speeches were delivered by Engr. Junaid and Taimur Butt. Junaid reminded demonstrators that the issue of Palestine was an Islamic issue and not an Arab issue. He also explained how the land of Palestine was opened by Umar bin al-Khattab (ra), how it was a sanctuary (haram) and its position as the land of Isra wal Miraj (the night journey and ascension). Taimur Butt called for the Islamic armies to liberate the land of Palestine.