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Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
Clerics urge Muslim community to follow govt guidelines for Eid sacrifice
In his message to Muslims, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani said that there is no substitute for sacrifice in Islam as it is a religious duty.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Clerics urge Muslim community to follow government guidelines for Eid sacrifice
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Muslim clerics on Wednesday (May 4, 2025) urged members of the community to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing sacrifice and avoid sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. In his message to Muslims, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani said that there is no substitute for sacrifice in Islam as it is a religious duty. A person on whom sacrifice is obligatory must perform this obligation, he said. However, Mr. Madani said that in view of the current situation, it is important that Muslims take precautionary measures on their own and avoid advertising and sharing of pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. The Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid, Delhi, urged the Muslim community to refrain from performing animal sacrifices in open areas or on the streets. The festival is to be celebrated on June 7. Jamiat President Madani also urged Muslims to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing sacrifice, avoid the sacrifice of prohibited animals. He also said that if mischievous elements, at any place, prevent the sacrifice of a black animal (buffalo) also, influential people should take the administration into confidence, and then sacrifice should be offered. "If, however, there is no way to fulfil this religious obligation, then a sacrifice should be offered in a nearby place where there is no difficulty," he said. Advising Muslims to exercise patience and restraint in response to any provocative actions by communal elements, Madani stressed that such incidents should definitely be reported to the local police station. The Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid, Syed Shaban Bukhari, advised people to ensure cleanliness in their localities during the festival. "Just as festivals like Holi and Diwali are celebrated with dignity across India, Eid-ul-Adha too should be observed with respect and reverence," the Imam said in a statement. Mr. Bukhari further emphasised that during the festival, the Muslim community must remain mindful of a few key responsibilities. "Most importantly, no act should hurt the sentiments or beliefs of fellow citizens. Therefore, sacrifices must be conducted only within private premises such as homes or designated enclosures - not on roads or in open spaces," he said. He also appealed to the community to refrain from photographing or filming the act of sacrifice and strictly advised against uploading such images or videos on social media. "Islam is a religion of peace, and it is our duty to demonstrate this through our conduct by ensuring that no one's emotions are harmed," the Imam said. Further advising the community to remember that Islam teaches respect for all religions and instructs its followers to never hurt others' sentiments, he asserted that the ritual of sacrifice must be performed in a manner that upholds the rule of law and maintains communal harmony.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Clerics urge Muslim community to follow government guidelines for Eid sacrifice
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Muslim clerics on Wednesday urged members of the community to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing sacrifice and avoid sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. In his message to Muslims, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani said that there is no substitute for sacrifice in Islam as it is a religious duty. A person on whom sacrifice is obligatory must perform this obligation, he said. However, Madani said that in view of the current situation, it is important that Muslims take precautionary measures on their own and avoid advertising and sharing of pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. The Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid, Delhi urged the Muslim community to refrain from performing animal sacrifices in open areas or on the streets. The festival is to be celebrated on June 7. Jamiat President Madani also urged Muslims to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing sacrifice, avoid the sacrifice of prohibited animals. He also said that if mischievous elements, at any place, prevent the sacrifice of a black animal (buffalo) also, influential people should take the administration into confidence, and then sacrifice should be offered. "If, however, there is no way to fulfil this religious obligation, then a sacrifice should be offered in a nearby place where there is no difficulty," he said.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Those who kill innocents not humans: Jamiat chief
New Delhi: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani said the terrorists who killed tourists in Pahalgam cannot be considered human, but targeting the entire Muslim community on this context is also wrong. Speaking at a press conference held after a two-day working committee meeting of the Jamiat (Arshad Madani faction), he also questioned the efficacy of the government's decision to strike down the Indus Water Treaty. "These rivers -- Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum, Beas and Sutlej -- have been flowing for thousands of years and become Indus there. Where will you take this water? It's not an easy task," he said. Madani said the rule should be of love and not hatred. "I am a Muslim, I have spent my entire life in this country. And I know some of the things being promoted here are not suitable for the country," he said. If the government is "100 per cent sure" that houses of only those involved in the attack were demolished in Kashmir, Madani said, then the action is absolutely right. But it would be wrong to take such actions just on suspicion, he said. Without naming Pakistan, he said the government must stop terror at its source to prevent future attacks. The Maulana said terrorists who struck Pahalgam knows nothing about Islam. "Islam does not allow killing of innocent people. It is a grave sin. Those who commit such acts cannot be considered human," he said. He said Muslims, especially kashmiris, are being targeted across the country after the Pahalgam attack and alleged that it is due to the government's policy of hatred. On the question of security lapse, Madani said the government should investigate how such a big attack took place within our borders and it is strange that there were no proper security arrangements at a tourist spot where more than 3,000 visitors had gathered. "How did terrorists manage to reach such a tourist destination so easily when Army and BSF soldiers are stationed at every step? This question was raised since the very first day of the attack, yet no answer has been given so far," he said. "After the attack, it took one-and-a-half hours for the police and Army personnel to arrive. It was the local people came to the victims' aid and carried them to the hospital. Is this not a clear failure of the security system?" the Jamiat chief asked.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Exclusive: Ex- Lashkar over ground worker reveals how locals are brainwashed in J&K
5:22 India plans to accelerate stalled hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. The government intends to start six hydropower projects, utilising water previously flowing to Pakistan. Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated, 'Not even one drop of India's water will go to Pakistan.' The move has sparked debate, with Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Arshad Madani's comments drawing criticism.
