Fatwa against Hafiz Saeed, declaring him anti-Islamic


Bareilly, Aug 18, (PTI): Islamic seminary of Barelvi sect today issued a 'fatwa' (edict) against Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed declaring him anti-Islamic.

The 'fatwa' was issued against the Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief by Mufti Mohammed Saleem Barelvi, an Islamic seminary in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

It dubbed Saeed, founder of the Lashkar-e-Taiba who carries a USD 10 million bounty on his head, as "outcast" from Islam and declared those following him or considering as Muslim as "illegal".

A 'fatwa' is a legal pronouncement in Islam which is given by a mufti, a Muslim scholar of a recognised authority, who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law.

The ruling came close on the heels of Saeed asking Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif to send troops to Kashmir to "obey" the pending order of Pakistan founder M A Jinnah.

The 'fatwa' was issued by Manzar-e-Islam Saudagaran, an institution associated with Dargah Ala Hazrat, in a reply to a question asked by Mohd Moinuddin of Jaipur.
It said Saeed has no connection with Islam.

Moinuddin had mentioned in his query that Saeed considered those writing against Allah and Prophet Mohammad as Muslims. Besides, he publicised anti-religious ideology and points of view and provoked people to create terror.

He asked whether such a person should be considered as Muslim.

In his 'fatwa', Mufti Saleem said that having any type of connection with persons working against the dignity of Allah and the Prophet was illegal and 'haraam', an act that is forbidden by Allah.

It said since Saeed was having contacts with such persons, he has been outcast from Islam.

It said that considering him as Muslim and listening to his words was also illegal and prohibited.

As per the fatwa, Saeed was a man with terrorist ideology, who with his acts has brought infamy to Islam and Muslims across the world. Therefore, it was compulsory for every Muslim not to follow him and keep away from his ideology.

Addressing a rally held under the banner of 'Defence Council of Pakistan' in Karachi on Sunday, Saeed had claimed, "Kashmiris had announced before the partition that they wanted to remain with Pakistan. But after the partition, India forcibly sent Army to Jammu and Kashmir.

"On this Quaid-e-Azam, Mohammad Ali Jinnah ordered his commander-in-chief to respond by sending troops but he refused (to obey his orders). Now, I ask Gen Raheel Sharif to send troops in (Jammu and) Kashmir as Quaid-e-Azam's order is pending," Saeed said.

He said he was not asking for a war with India but they (Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Raheel) must form a strategy regarding the Kashmir issue.

  

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  • PEDDU, MANGALURU

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    THE QUESTION IS WHO WILL LISTEN TO THE SO CALLED FATWA SINCE THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BACKING HIM IN PAKISTAN

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  • Arthur Ronald Dsouza, Belman /Abu Dhabi

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    I Salute u sir, for your bold Fatwa.Salam Alekum. JAI hind. A true patriot.

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  • SK, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    There is no need of any Fatwa.... Muslims NEVER consider anyone living with goondagiri / rowdyism as a human being whether Muslim /Hindu....

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    About this Fatwa against Hafiz Saeed,nothing is new since this is expected

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  • readerwriter007, pune

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    what a move. We appreciate such moves by Muftis. Then only we can believe they are with the country and peace. Many such actions will definitely make , as some one mentioned , to make all rats to hide in holes. Yes, speaking about Hafiz Saeed, we should have killed him while the Kandahar incident... we played very coward role then and now paying back for that.

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  • Ahmed K.C., Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    Why only anti islam? Isn't he anti humanity?

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  • Ravi, Kapu

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    Some disappointment for Burkha Dutt, Kejri, Digvijay, RG and many others

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  • Jossey Saldanha , Nashville

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    We had a Golden opportunity to kill Hafiz Saeed but our COWards released him in Kandahar ...

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  • Rajesh, Manglore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    If you or Any of your close relatives were in the Air India Flight which is held hostage by terrorist group & taken away to such a Place called terrorist Mother Land what will be your opinion.(But give your answer honestly)

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  • Lokesh, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    @Rajesh, as per your argument, every time someone kidnapped by terrorists, we have to obey them and pay ransom. Do you know Entebbe Operation from Israel?? They did not heed to terrorists demand and dared to fly their commandos to Uganda (passing the radar of several enemy countries) which was ruled by a enemy dictator who actively sent his troops in support of hijackers. Have seen world map?? BTW, your quote "taken away to such a Place called terrorist Mother Land" Do you know the plane landed in Amritsar and we filled it before allowing it to fly to Kandahar?? I guess we have something called AIRFORCE with fighter jets who could stop the plane leaving Indian air space. What the government lacked was GUTS, and the same thing happened in Pathankot. Just accept it. Bhakths were talking about Bangladesh and encroaching Indian land during UPA, but now we have donated few villages to BD and Chinese military is having picnic in Arunachal.

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  • William D'Souza., Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    Now, indeed my respect to Indian Muslim has increased. Truly, Mufti Mohammed Saleem Barelvi, has shown the right attitude of All Muslims, specially Indian Muslims. Therefore, for this patriotism I RESPECTFULLY SALUTE MUFTIJI.... OUTSTANDING. WE THE INDIANS EXPECT SUCH A TREATMENT FROM ALL THE MUSLIMS AT LEAST IN INDIA.... HRRAIH...

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    BURKAA DUTT WILL BE UPSET AND HURT ON THIS MOVE....

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  • ks, mangalore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    Any religion doesn't preach to hurt or harm others. But fanatics does this otherwise in the name of religion as if they safeguard it. truly they does for their benefits only. this is not only applies to muslim outfit but also BD, VHP, RS etc., as well.

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  • ashwin shetty, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    hahaha... joke of the decade.. and the award goes tooo..

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  • Thousif, Manglore Bolar

    Fri, Aug 19 2016

    Rss..for feku..

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  • Lokesh, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    @ashwin shetty, Mangalore Do you really know the history?? Whatever the congress said is 100% true. Just because you don't agree with , history does not change.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, MANAMA

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Terrorist number one.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Thu, Aug 18 2016

    Now all the Rats will disappear in their holes ...

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