A sectarian Facebook page which is against the peace-loving Islamic sect of Asad Shah posted a headline about his death with the message 'Congratulations to all Muslims'.

The Anti Qadianiat (Tahafuz Khatme Nubuwwat) group posted the comment along with a screenshot of a news story in the aftermath of the 40-year-old's stabbing in Glasgow.

Mr Shah was stabbed to death in his shop in what is feared to have been a sectarian attack against the peace-loving branch of Islam he followed.

The Anti Qadianiat (Tahafuz Khatme Nubuwwat) group posted the comment along with a screenshot of a news story in the aftermath of the 40-year-old's stabbing in Glasgow

It is claimed Mr Shah was set upon because he belonged to the Ahmadiyya community, which promotes peace and tolerance but has been persecuted by members of orthodox Islamic sects in Pakistan

Hours before his murder, he had written on Facebook: 'Good Friday and very Happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nation'

Hours before his murder, he had written on Facebook: 'Good Friday and very Happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nation.'

It is claimed Mr Shah was set upon because he belonged to the Ahmadiyya community, which promotes peace and tolerance but has been persecuted by members of orthodox Islamic sects in Pakistan.

His murder is believed to be the first major anti-Ahmadi incident in the UK, and has sparked fears Islamic sectarianism has spread to Britain.

The closed Facebook group, which appears to celebrate Mr Shah's death, is strongly against his sect of Islam. The social media page has more than 13,000 members and incites sectarian hatred.

The term 'Qadiani' is a derogatory religious slur at Ahmadi Muslims. The Ahmadiyya community preaches 'love for all, hatred for none'.

But its members are despised as non-Muslim blasphemers by some in the Islamic world.

Police on Minard Road, Shawlands, Glasgow, investigating the death of popular shop keeper Asad Shah

Dozens of floral tributes were laid at the police cordon blocking off the street, and a fundraising page set up on the GoFundMe website in support of his family had raised almost £90,000

The Tahaffuz Khatme Nubuwwat movement is a community section which believes Ahmadis are blasphemers. It was born in Pakistan and says it aims to unite Muslims around the world.

However, its failure to tolerate other religions and non-believers has seen violent attacks on other Islamic sects and Christians.

In November 2014 the group targeted Mr Shah in two videos which described him as a 'false prophet'.

The Khatme Nubuwwat Channel put the films on video hosting site Daily Motion.

The group titled one of the films 'Asad Shah False Prophet part 1'. And it titled the other 'Asad Shah False Prophet part 2'.

Mr Shah's death shocked members of the local community who came together for vigils at the weekend.

Police arrested a 32-year-old Muslim man over the alleged murder of Mr Shah. He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court today. Pictured is his prison van arriving at court today

Police arrested a 32-year-old Muslim man, from Bradford, over the alleged murder of Mr Shah.

Tanveer Ahmed is accused of killing Mr Shah outside his convenience store on Thursday night.

Ahmed made no plea or declaration at the brief hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was remanded in custody pending a further court appearance.

Dozens of floral tributes were laid at the police cordon blocking off the street, and a fundraising page set up on the GoFundMe website in support of his family had raised almost £90,000.

Mr Shah's shop regulars described him as a 'pillar of the community' and a 'wonderful man'.

He had posted a Facebook message on Thursday wishing all Christians a happy Easter.