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New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘A grave sin': Shahi Imam denounces Pahalgam bloodbath, calls for unity
NEW DELHI: Tricolours come cascading down the stairs of the Jama Masjid and run along the streets below in a unique declaration of Hindu-Muslim unity on Friday. Inside the historic dome of the ancient structure, the Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, delivers his speech on the ocassion of Jumma – issuing a sharp condemnation of the massacre that left the nation in grief. His words, citing verses from the by Quran, came as a call to conscience, a reminder of what religion and humanity at large stands for. The Imam stood steadfast; those who desecrate the name of religion by acts of terror, shall incur the wrath of Allah. 'Taking the life of an innocent invites His wrath,' he warns; 'In Islam, even inciting someone to commit murder is cursed, a grave sin. This tragedy has stirred deep emotions within all of us.' He emphasised that such brutality stands in complete contradiction to the teachings of Islam. 'What kind of Islam have they learned or been taught?' he questioned. 'This is not the time to divide people into Hindus and Muslims, but to stand united like a rock for the honour, sovereignty and dignity of the nation. Whenever the integrity and supremacy of the country are threatened, the peace-loving citizens will always rise in its defence. On behalf of myself and all the communities of our nation, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and pray that God protects us all from extraordinary tragedies.' Meanwhile, wearing black armbands and carrying black posters in hands, a large number of Muslims descended on to the streets of Old Delhi after the Jumma prayers to denounce the terror attack at Pahalgam and seek ing stern action against the perpetrators of the mindless massacre. Many carried the Indian flag, while others placards that read: 'Aatankwad Murdabad, Insaniyat Zindabad,' 'All Eyes on Pahalgam,' and 'ghar ghar se niklegi awaaz, atankwad ka hoga vinaash.' 'Terrorism has no religion. We stand against it and not as Muslims or Hindus, but as Indians,' said a protester.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"J&K Terrorists Claim To Be Muslims, Their Act Un-Islamic": Imam Bukhari
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari condemns Pahalgam attack. Protestors at mosque denounce terrorism following the tragic incident. Imam Bukhari cites the Quran on the sanctity of human life. New Delhi: The terrorists of the Pahalgam attack claim to be Muslims but have acted in a manner that is utterly "un-Islamic", Shahi Imam of historic Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari said in his address during Friday prayers. People gathered for Friday namaz also staged a protest at the mosque's stairs, raising slogans against terrorism and expressing their anger over the killing of 26 people, most of them tourists, at Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday. Citing the Quran, Bukhari said, "To kill one human being is as if to kill all of humanity, and to save one human being is as if to save all of humanity." Sanctity of human blood is such that taking the life of an innocent invites the "wrath" of Allah, he said addressing the people gathered at the mosque. Terrorism can never be justified or supported on any grounds, he said in a statement. "The terrorists, claiming to be Muslims, have displayed behaviour that is utterly un-Islamic. What kind of Islam have they learned or been taught?" The "horrifying" incident in Pahalgam has shaken the "conscience" of India and stirred deep emotions within all the people, he said. Killing innocent people on the basis of their religious identity is an "unforgivable crime", Bukhari said. "People were stripped to identify their religious affiliation, and on confirming they were Hindus, these helpless and innocent individuals were shot and killed." The Shahi Imam said that the Pahlagam incident has nothing to do with the teachings, history or culture of Islam. "If such acts continue unchecked, it is hard to say where this will lead. India and its rich, traditional culture will never accept or allow such brutality under any circumstances," he asserted. Making an appeal of unity,he said this is not the time to divide the people into Hindus and Muslims but to stand together for the "honour, sovereignty, and dignity" of the nation. Pointing that many countries in the world were entangled in war and violence, he said "sadly" even in our own country, religious hatred, sectarianism and erosion of trust between the communities have emerged as matters of concern. Condoling the deaths in the terror attack, Bukhari said the fundamental qualifies of the country -- equality and peaceful coexistence -- are its most distinguished virtues that set it apart in the world. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
