Muslim cleric condemns cricketer Shami..!?

A Muslim cleric who condemned indian cricketer shami on the issue of fasting during Ramadan is facing opposition. The indian team defeated australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy cricket series held on the 4th and advanced to the final. indian player Mohammed Shami's contribution to winning this match is important. He took 3 wickets for 48 runs in 10 overs and was amazing. In this situation, Muslim cleric Maulana Shakabuddin Rashvi Barelvi released a video condemning him for drinking water during the match against Australia.
In that video, he said: Fasting is the duty of every Muslim. Those who fail to observe the fast are all sinners. indian cricketer shami did not observe the fast. This is a criminal act. By breaking the fast, he has violated religious principles and committed a sin. If he is a sportsman, it means he is healthy. In that case, he should have observed the fast. He has to answer to God, he had said. This comment on indian cricketer shami, who was participating in the Champions Trophy for the country, had caused dissatisfaction among cricket fans and the public. In this situation, Maulana Khalid Rashid Barangi Mahali, a member of the All india Muslim Legal Affairs Council, has expressed his support for Shami. He said, 'Shami is on a cricket tour. There are concessions for those who are traveling like this and those who are unwell. "No one can question him," he said.

Shami's cousin mumtaz said, "Our family has asked shami to ignore this matter and focus on the Champions Trophy final. Such things are shameful."
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Sowmiya Sriram

07/03/2025 09:41 AM