'Fatwa for using Hindi words...': Kerala Governor on Islamic clerical edicts becoming 'political weapons'

Updated : Jan 18, 2023 13:03
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Editorji News Desk

Kerala Governor on 15 January 2023 condemned the practice of issuing "kufr fatwa" or edicts which condemn Muslims to the category of unbelievers or heretics.

Arif Mohammed Khan said that 'kufr fatwa' are used as political weapons, and have no place in Islam. He added that Islam as a religion was taken over by politics since the death of Muhammad, the historical figure considered a Prophet by Muslims.

He said that fatwas were issued against him for actions such as giving a speech in Hindi.

Khan made the comments at a conclave organised by Panchajanya, a publication linked to the RSS.

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