The MMU termed the reported remarks of Imran Raza Ansari “completely unacceptable” and “a direct assault on the foundations of Islamic unity, ethics, and mutual respect”. File
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The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU), comprising students and leaders from each Sunni and Shia sects, on Sunday (July 13, 2025) took exception to the remarks allegedly made by J&Okay Peoples Convention chief and Shia cleric Imran Raza Ansari towards one of many companions of Prophet Muhammad.
In a joint assertion, the MMU, headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, mentioned it was deeply anguished and strongly condemned deliberate provocations by Mr. Ansari. “The MMU had avoided naming the person, hoping that he would mirror and proper his malicious intent. Nevertheless, as an alternative of rectifying, Mr. Ansari has now publicly resorted to overtly abusing and disrespecting the revered companions of the Prophet,” it alleged.
The MMU termed the reported remarks of Mr. Ansari “completely unacceptable” and “a direct assault on the foundations of Islamic unity, ethics, and mutual respect”.
“It is not going to be tolerated. The MMU strongly urges the authorities to provoke rapid authorized motion towards Mr. Ansari for inciting communal disharmony and hurting the spiritual sentiments of the Muslim neighborhood,” the MMU mentioned.
All member students of the MMU, Sunni and Shia alike, have taken a unanimous choice to boycott Mr. Ansari till he publicly apologises and withdraws his statements. “No platform, spiritual gathering, or public occasion related to MMU or its constituents will host or endorse him until then,” the MMU added, whereas asking all to take care of unity and calm.
A number of Shia clerics, together with Aga Syed Hassan Al Moosvi, Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Al Moosvi Hadi, have additionally distanced themselves from Mr. Ansari’s statements. Nationwide Convention (NC) MP and Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah additionally condemned Mr. Ansari for his remarks.
“Ayatullah Khamenie has issued a decree (fatwa) that it’s forbidden (Haram) to insult Khulafa Rashideen or Sacred Tenets or Sanctities of Ahl al-Sunnah. When you (Mr. Ansari) are a lot impressed by his management, cease doing what’s forbidden. And cease utilizing faith in your private profit,” MP Ansari mentioned.
Responding to the MMU assertion, Mr. Ansari, in an announcement, mentioned, “A video clip has not too long ago circulated on-line, accompanied by claims which have spoken in poor health of the Sahabah. I wish to state, plainly and with out ambiguity, that this allegation is unfounded. The interpretation being pushed onto my phrases isn’t solely inaccurate but in addition ignores the broader context and intent of what was mentioned.”
He mentioned the trail towards any significant unity throughout the Muslim Ummah “should start with mutual respect, not with provocation, distortion, or sectarian one-upmanship”.
“My focus has all the time been on constructing understanding the place there may be confusion and selling unity the place there may be disarray. The video in query, whereas selectively edited and misrepresented, could have struck a nerve for some. I acknowledge that, however I reiterate: no disrespect was meant, and any declare on the contrary is baseless, and I used to be not aiming at disrespecting any Sahaba, nor did I intend to say one,” Mr. Ansari mentioned.
He mentioned a sure particular person or the handful of Shia organisations, who’re making an attempt to stifle voices of conviction within the identify of unity, “are usually not serving the Ummah however betraying Bibi Fatima”.
Revealed – July 14, 2025 04:36 am IST