A Muslim Uber driver who was jailed for life for the murder of a shopkeeper he believed had disrespected the Prophet Muhammad saluted his supporters as he was led away from the dock today.

Tanveer Ahmed, 32, travelled from Yorkshire to Glasgow to confront Asad Shah, 40, at his store in the city's Shawlands area before pulling out a knife and stabbing him 30 times in March.

Ahmed, of Bradford, West Yorkshire, claimed to have been offended by clips Mr Shah had posted online which he said 'disrespected the Prophet Muhammad'.

The father-of-three was today jailed for a minimum of 27 years at the High Court in Glasgow. As Ahmed was led away, he raised a clenched fist and shouted loudly: 'Praise for the Prophet Muhammad, there is only one Prophet.'

Tanveer Ahmed, 32, travelled from Yorkshire to Glasgow to confront Asad Shah at his store in the city's Shawlands area before pulling out a knife and stabbing the 40-year-old on March 24

As Ahmed was led away, he raised a clenched fist and shouted loudly: 'Praise for the Prophet Muhammad, there is only one Prophet.' Some of the 40 supporters (pictured) who attended today's sentencing responded by raising their arms and repeating the phrase

Some of the 40 supporters who attended today's sentencing responded by raising their arms and repeating the phrase as he was taken out of the dock.

Meanwhile, new CCTV footage has emerged which shows the moment Ahmed confronted Mr Shah about his religious beliefs in the small newsagents just minutes before he fatally stabbed him.

The court heard 'pillar of the community' Mr Shah was stabbed 30 times with a kitchen knife and his head was stamped on in the vicious assault outside his shop.

Mr Shah's brother and a shop assistant had tried to fend Ahmed off as he launched his attack on the popular businessman but could not prevent the brutal murder.

Today, new CCTV footage has emerged which shows the moment Ahmed confronted Mr Shah about his religious beliefs in the small newsagents just minutes before he fatally stabbed him

As Ahmed (pictured) was led away from the dock following his sentencing, he raised a clenched fist and shouted: 'Praise for the Prophet Muhammad, there is only one Prophet'

The court heard that Ahmed, a Sunni Muslim, drove from Bradford to Glasgow on March 24 and engaged in a discussion with Mr Shah, who belonged to the Ahmadi sect of Islam, at his store before pulling out a knife and attacking the shopkeeper.

En route to Glasgow he had watched online footage of Mr Shah and made the comment 'something needs to be done, it needs to be nipped in the bud'.

The respected businessman was stabbed 30 times and had his head stamped on in the vicious assault outside the shop, pictured, in the Shawlands area of Glasgow

In CCTV footage of Mr Shah's murder Ahmed is seen arriving at the shop at around 9pm, where Mr Shah was working with assistant Stephen McFadyen. His brother Athar, a personal assistant, was working in the basement below.

Advocate deputy Iain McSporran told the court the pair conversed 'intensely' in Urdu.

'His demeanour and gestures are at least consistent with his account that he was attempting to persuade the shopkeeper to his point of view,' he said.

Ahmed, pictured in a court sketch, claimed Mr Shah 'disrespected Islam by claiming he was a prophet'

'From what we can see of Mr Shah, he is responding but not apparently agreeing with the accused.

'The accused, having apparently not received the response he was looking for, reaches into the robes he is wearing and removes a knife with which he attacks Asad Shah, moving behind the counter to do so.'

'Stephen McFadyen, who was working nearby in the shop, approaches and attempts to assist but the incident is fast moving and he is unable to prevent the attack, involving repeated stab wounds aimed at the head and upper body, continuing.'

Mr Shah's funeral, pictured, was attended by family, friends and politicians of several different faiths

Police seized an Uber taxi, pictured, belonging to Ahmed from a road in Glasgow near the shop

Mr Shah can be seen attempting to flee outside, where the 'determined' attack continued despite attempts from Mr McFadyen and Mr Shah's brother to intervene.

The barrister said: 'While the attack continued, with the accused kneeling on the victim, pinning him to the ground, Stephen McFadyen bravely reached for the knife and grabbed it from the accused, running across the road and placing it in bushes out of harm's way.

'The accused then began punching, kicking and stamping with full force on the prone body of Asad Shah, who was long past being in any position to defend himself.

'Many blows were delivered to his head and face, despite Athar's repeated pleas for him to stop.

'The attack ceased suddenly and the accused walked calmly to a bus shelter nearby where he sat, head bowed as if in prayer.'

A passing GP and nurse attempted to help Mr Shah, who was taken to hospital but he died shortly before 10pm. Almost every bone in his face was shattered.

When police found Ahmed in the nearby bus shelter, he said: 'I respect what you do and I have nothing against you and so I am not going to hurt you. I have broken the law and appreciate how you are treating me.'

Police Scotland, pictured at the scene, have warned the country is 'no place for religious intolerance' in the wake of the murder

Scottish officers, pictured at the scene, worked with colleagues in West Yorkshire Police on the case

The Shah family, who moved to Scotland from Pakistan in the 1990s to escape persecution, belong to the Ahmadi sect of Islam whose beliefs differ from the majority of Muslims.

The court heard their belief that Prophet Muhammad was not the final prophet was a view many consider blasphemous.

The sect believes that founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is the messiah and a prophet, and it was this which 'offended Ahmed's faith'.

The court heard Mr Shah had posted videos on Facebook and YouTube which could be interpreted as him claiming that he was a Prophet.

'It so offended his [Ahmed's] feelings and faith that he had to kill him,' Mr McSporran said.

Police cordoned off the scene of the attack, pictured, and roads were closed for several hours

Forensic teams, pictured, were seen scouring the road for evidence while witnesses reported seeing pools of blood on the ground

HOW AHMADI MOVEMENT DIFFERS FROM OTHER BRANCHES OF ISLAM Mr Shah was a member of the Ahmadi movement, a minority denomination of Islam which is seen as heretical by some orthodox Muslims because they believe that founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is the messiah and a prophet. In some predominantly Muslim countries Ahmadis are persecuted, and in Pakistan a constitutional amendment passed in 1974 declaring Ahmadiyya non-Muslims. The Ahmadi movement, which has its origins in British-controlled northern India in the late 19th Century, identifies itself as a Muslim movement and follows the teachings of the Koran. However, it is regarded by orthodox Muslims as heretical because it does not believe that Mohammed was the final prophet sent to guide mankind, as orthodox Muslims believe is laid out in the Koran. The religion is believed to have around 10 million followers. The Ahmadiyya community faces restrictions in many Muslim nations, where followers are constantly persecuted Sources at a Glasgow mosque say there are only 500 Ahmadi in Scotland, with around 400 of them based in and around Glasgow. Many of them are thought to have known Mr Shah. Advertisement

In a statement released through his lawyer after the killing, Ahmed said : 'If I had not done this others would have and there would be more killings and violence in the world.'

Mr Shah was described by his family as a 'brilliant' man and a 'well-known and clearly much-loved member of the community'.

A statement released on behalf of the family said: 'Asad's family have lost a peaceful, kind and loving brother, son and uncle who can never be replaced.

'Most of his family have now left or are in the process of leaving Scotland, a country they came to seek safety in.

'They are grateful to the Lord Advocate, Crown Office and Police Scotland for their hard work and compassion.'

Defence counsel Gordon Jackson QC said the attack was 'not motivated by animosity against a particular community', or because Mr Shah wrote a message on social media for his Christian friends.

He added that Ahmed took a knife with him because he wasn't sure of the reaction he would get but not intend to use it, until the situation was 'enflamed'.

Mr Jackson said: 'He wished reason, he wished to talk, he wished to get some acknowledgement from Mr Shah as to what he was saying, some acknowledgement of the wrongfulness as far as he was concerned.'

He said: 'Things were said, which to his mind was so disrespectful, that he just lost it. The irony is he won't repeat them he simply will not repeat what was said even to me.'

Mr Shah was described as a 'well-loved member of the community' and many people gathered outside the shop, pictured, in the aftermath to pay tribute to him

At the High Court in Glasgow judge Lady Rae told Ahmed: ' This was a barbaric, premeditated and wholly unjustified killing of a much loved man who was a pillar of the local community.

'He was described as a peaceful and peace-loving man and family man who went out of his way to show respect for those of any faith.'

She branded the attack as 'an appalling display of merciless violence' as he ignored the pleas from Mr Shah's brother to stop.

She added: 'No one in any civilised country including Scotland has the right to take the life of another whatever offence that individual perceives that he or she has suffered.

'It is vitally important in modern society that respect and tolerance for others of any race, creed, colour, ethinc origin or religious belief is maintained and protected by the law of the land.'

She added: 'I note with considerable concern that you have expressed no remorse whatsoever for this appalling crime.'

The family said after his killing: 'He was a brilliant man, recognising that the differences between people are vastly outweighed by our similarities.

'Asad left us a tremendous gift and we must continue to honour that gift by loving and taking care of one another.'

Customers who laid flowers, pictured, also described Mr Shah as a 'pillar of the community' and a 'wonderful and gentle man'

Floral tributes, pictured, were also left outside the scene while a silent vigil was attended by hundreds of people including Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

A victim statement from the shopkeeper's family - his wife, parents and six siblings - said they could no longer live normal lives and some intend to leave Scotland.

His parents said: 'We brought our children to this country to seek refuge from Pakistan in 1991 fleeing persecution, religious hatred, discrimination and a danger to our lives because we were Ahmadis.

'We never thought that we could be in danger here.

'We feel imprisoned by our pain and suffering and we have little hope of ever having a normal life again.

'Most of the family, unable to live with this turmoil, pain and fear, has taken a decision to leave Scotland forever.'

Religious leaders said it was the 'first time that an Ahmadi Muslim has been killed on British soil because of his beliefs'.

Rafiq Hayat, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK, said: 'In Glasgow, as in many parts of the world, we have witnessed the evil of a warped and poisonous ideology of hate, that is at war with the whole of humanity.

'Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Shah and his family who have suffered immensely as a result of this brutal killing. No one should suffer or be murdered, least of all for their faith.

'But out of this dark episode we also saw the spirit of humanity, as the city came together in a show of solidarity to show their support for Mr Shah and to take a united stand against extremism.

'Mr Shah's only crime was to spread a message of love and compassion and the whole city paid tribute to him for his kindness and care.

'No matter how brutal the crime and how evil the ideology, the people of Glasgow and the UK have made clear that we will not let hate prevail.

'We welcome the fact that justice has been served and our community will continue to work with others in this proud and great city to build a legacy of love.'

Mr Shah's customers and friends flocked to the store the day after the attack to lay flowers and tributes to the shopkeeper they described as a 'pillar of the community' and a 'wonderful and gentle man'.

A silent vigil was held outside his shop attended by hundreds of people including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.