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'Fatwa' against Salman Khan, family for celebrating Ganeshotsav
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IANS
Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood scriptwriter Salim Khan, the father of actor Salman Khan, Friday questioned a fatwa, religious edict, against him by some Muslim organizations for celebrating Ganeshotsav at their home here.
"What is the locus standi of these people? Who are they to question people's religious beliefs? Why don't they issue such a 'fatwa' against terrorists and terrorism, which is un-Islamic? The clerics are talking nonsense," he thundered before a television channel Friday evening.
Mufti Manjar Hassan Khan Ashrafi Misbahi, the chief of Darul-Uloom Hijaziya Chishti, Mumbai, issued the 'fatwa' urging a religious boycott of the entire Khan family on Wednesday.
Last week, the Khan family was in the limelight when all members along with friends and relations celebrated the Ganeshotsav festival at their home in Bandra, northwest Mumbai.
The Khans celebrate Ganeshotsav every year, but this time, the live telecast of the family performing 'aarti' (invocation) of Lord Ganesh has irked some community leaders. Later, the family took part in a ceremonial immersion of the idol of Lord Ganesh.
The social boycott call was issued in response to a demand by Abdul Rehman Anjaria, member of the Advisory Council, Jama Masjid, New Delhi.
Anjaria, who is also member All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), told IANS Friday evening that the 'fatwa' would be in force until Khan and his family atone for their actions of worshipping an idol of Lord Ganesh, which is not permitted in Islam.
Referring to Salim Khan's outburst against the fatwa, Anjaria said they would call for certified tapes of his comments from the TV channel soon.
"Depending on what he has said, the community elders may go for stringent action against the Khans, including a social boycott," Anjaria explained.
According to Anjaria, Maulana Abdus Salam Bin Qasmi, president, Jamiat-Ul-Ulema-Hind, Mumbai, and Maulana Nizamuddin Ashrafi, principal, Darul Uloom Ali Hassain Ali Sunnat, Mumbai, who is also a member of AIMPLB, have also supported the 'fatwa'.
Despite repeated attempts by IANS, Salim and Salman Khan were not available for their comments in the matter.
Last year too Salman Khan had been issued a similar 'fatwa' by a Lucknow-based organization of Muslim clerics for joining the Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Justifying the decision to celebrate Ganeshotsav, Salim said his wife (Salman's mother) is a Maharashtrian Hindu and "worshipping Lord Ganesh is in my blood".
"What is the locus standi of these people? Who are they to question people's religious beliefs? Why don't they issue such a 'fatwa' against terrorists and terrorism, which is un-Islamic? The clerics are talking nonsense," he thundered before a television channel Friday evening.
Mufti Manjar Hassan Khan Ashrafi Misbahi, the chief of Darul-Uloom Hijaziya Chishti, Mumbai, issued the 'fatwa' urging a religious boycott of the entire Khan family on Wednesday.
Last week, the Khan family was in the limelight when all members along with friends and relations celebrated the Ganeshotsav festival at their home in Bandra, northwest Mumbai.
The Khans celebrate Ganeshotsav every year, but this time, the live telecast of the family performing 'aarti' (invocation) of Lord Ganesh has irked some community leaders. Later, the family took part in a ceremonial immersion of the idol of Lord Ganesh.
The social boycott call was issued in response to a demand by Abdul Rehman Anjaria, member of the Advisory Council, Jama Masjid, New Delhi.
Anjaria, who is also member All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), told IANS Friday evening that the 'fatwa' would be in force until Khan and his family atone for their actions of worshipping an idol of Lord Ganesh, which is not permitted in Islam.
Referring to Salim Khan's outburst against the fatwa, Anjaria said they would call for certified tapes of his comments from the TV channel soon.
"Depending on what he has said, the community elders may go for stringent action against the Khans, including a social boycott," Anjaria explained.
According to Anjaria, Maulana Abdus Salam Bin Qasmi, president, Jamiat-Ul-Ulema-Hind, Mumbai, and Maulana Nizamuddin Ashrafi, principal, Darul Uloom Ali Hassain Ali Sunnat, Mumbai, who is also a member of AIMPLB, have also supported the 'fatwa'.
Despite repeated attempts by IANS, Salim and Salman Khan were not available for their comments in the matter.
Last year too Salman Khan had been issued a similar 'fatwa' by a Lucknow-based organization of Muslim clerics for joining the Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Justifying the decision to celebrate Ganeshotsav, Salim said his wife (Salman's mother) is a Maharashtrian Hindu and "worshipping Lord Ganesh is in my blood".
Reader's comments(5)
1
LOVE YOU SALMAN..!!! First ask these Idiots to issue fatwa against terrorists &
terrorism, people like these living in India n talking nonsense and making
idiotic issues shud not be there in India, laath maarke baaganaa aise logonko..
they r not at all authorised to live in our Democratic n Secular Country, these
are the stupid people where others r lacking behind of being united. Visarjan
ke time pe Jo log (Muslims) Ganpati Bappa ke uppar phool daalte hain, naachte
hain, unka kya??? unke uppar bhi fatwa nikaalo, jo EED ke din ek doosre ke gale
milte hain issue fatwa against them, you are the Ch*****ya people living in
country, work 4 unity, fight against terrorism, dont make this issue serious,
aise karnese aap log public ko badkaarahe ho.. STOP this.
terrorism, people like these living in India n talking nonsense and making
idiotic issues shud not be there in India, laath maarke baaganaa aise logonko..
they r not at all authorised to live in our Democratic n Secular Country, these
are the stupid people where others r lacking behind of being united. Visarjan
ke time pe Jo log (Muslims) Ganpati Bappa ke uppar phool daalte hain, naachte
hain, unka kya??? unke uppar bhi fatwa nikaalo, jo EED ke din ek doosre ke gale
milte hain issue fatwa against them, you are the Ch*****ya people living in
country, work 4 unity, fight against terrorism, dont make this issue serious,
aise karnese aap log public ko badkaarahe ho.. STOP this.
Posted by:
Sidharth
2
Cheers to Salman n family who celebrated Ganeshotsav with a open heart n faith
in god...whenever i happen to pass by a masjid, i pray to god being a hindu.
Thats the moment in which my soul meets god with my religion left behind....we
all worship god to show us right direction n not to play a blame game...so
cheap. Those clerics who claim they can issue fatwa on anybody should be ashamed
misusing rights....cos if they cant face truth then kindly resign from the
superior position in society.
in god...whenever i happen to pass by a masjid, i pray to god being a hindu.
Thats the moment in which my soul meets god with my religion left behind....we
all worship god to show us right direction n not to play a blame game...so
cheap. Those clerics who claim they can issue fatwa on anybody should be ashamed
misusing rights....cos if they cant face truth then kindly resign from the
superior position in society.
Posted by:
Praveen
3
I dont think if its wrong to celebrate other religions festival. Why dont we
undersatnd that we r indians and we all are brother and sisters. Why this
diffrentiation? A hindu celebrating id is not a crime. we celebrate all the
festivals and i have friend from all the community. living in 20th century and
making this kind of discrimination is absurd!!
undersatnd that we r indians and we all are brother and sisters. Why this
diffrentiation? A hindu celebrating id is not a crime. we celebrate all the
festivals and i have friend from all the community. living in 20th century and
making this kind of discrimination is absurd!!
Posted by:
surmila
4
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Exodus--20:4 You are not to make an image or picture of anything in heaven or
on the earth or in the waters under the earth:
Prayer- Ibaadah
Exodus--20:5
You may not go down on your faces before them or give them worship: for I, the
Lord your God, am a God who will not give his honor to another; and I will send
punishment on the children for the wrongdoing of their fathers, to the third and
fourth generation of my haters;
AN-NISA'
Quran-4-115
And whoso opposeth the messenger after the guidance (of Allah) hath been
manifested unto him, and followeth other than the believer's way, We appoint for
him that unto which he himself hath turned, and expose him unto hell - a hapless
journey's end!
AN-NISA' 4-116
Lo! Allah pardoneth not that partners should be ascribed unto Him. He
pardoneth all save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribeth partners unto Allah
hath wandered far astray.
Exodus--20:4 You are not to make an image or picture of anything in heaven or
on the earth or in the waters under the earth:
Prayer- Ibaadah
Exodus--20:5
You may not go down on your faces before them or give them worship: for I, the
Lord your God, am a God who will not give his honor to another; and I will send
punishment on the children for the wrongdoing of their fathers, to the third and
fourth generation of my haters;
AN-NISA'
Quran-4-115
And whoso opposeth the messenger after the guidance (of Allah) hath been
manifested unto him, and followeth other than the believer's way, We appoint for
him that unto which he himself hath turned, and expose him unto hell - a hapless
journey's end!
AN-NISA' 4-116
Lo! Allah pardoneth not that partners should be ascribed unto Him. He
pardoneth all save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribeth partners unto Allah
hath wandered far astray.
Posted by:
Sharaf-Ud-Din
5
I would like to ask Mr. Mufti Manjar Hassan Khan Ashrafi Misbahi why he is
showing so much interest in Salman Khan and his family. He, knows that this is
going to give him cheap and instant publicity. Why there is no comment from him
on muslim masses who are fighting illetracy and powerty daily and not having
access to information on hygiene and ways to improve living conditions. I really
wish that my muslim brothers get leaders who are responsible and really want to
uplift thier community rather that those who only want cheap and instant
publicity by going the way Raj Thakreay and Bal Thakrey are doing for Hindus.
God help Indians from these people who want us to remain in gutter and keep
ourselves away from what is happening in the world.
showing so much interest in Salman Khan and his family. He, knows that this is
going to give him cheap and instant publicity. Why there is no comment from him
on muslim masses who are fighting illetracy and powerty daily and not having
access to information on hygiene and ways to improve living conditions. I really
wish that my muslim brothers get leaders who are responsible and really want to
uplift thier community rather that those who only want cheap and instant
publicity by going the way Raj Thakreay and Bal Thakrey are doing for Hindus.
God help Indians from these people who want us to remain in gutter and keep
ourselves away from what is happening in the world.
Posted by:
Yogesh
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