Sara Ali Khan's visit to Kedarnath temple controversial
Mumbai A religious controversy has arisen over famous Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan's visit to Kedarnath temple. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat on Friday supported Sara and criticized fundamentalists who had raised questions on her temple visit.
Criticism of fundamentalists
'Such people only trouble the society'
Rawat said that any person can be deeply spiritual without being fanatic. In a statement, he targeted those who were issuing fatwas and questioning Sara's faith. Rawat warned of the growing threat of religious extremism and said opportunists exist on both sides, who harass the society just to attract attention.
Sara Ali Khan's family and faith
Harish Rawat's defense
Rawat said that Sara Ali Khan is the granddaughter of Nawab Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore. She is Saif Ali Khan's daughter and has her own faith. He questioned conservative critics about where such intolerance would take the country. Rawat clarified the difference between devotion and fanaticism and said that if someone has faith in a deity, it should not be stopped.
Statement of Maulana who issued fatwa
Fatwa of Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi
Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi of Bareilly termed Sara Ali Khan's temple visit as illegitimate under Islamic law. He urged the actress to seek forgiveness from Allah for violating Sharia principles. Maulana said that it is unacceptable under Sharia for any Muslim to participate in the faith of another religion.
Sara's temple visit
Why the fatwa against Sara?
Sara was seen visiting Kedarnath on October 25. After the prayers, he was seen with folded hands outside the temple. Maulana said that worshiping according to other religions is not permissible under Sharia. He also urged Sara to seek forgiveness from Allah.
Sara's answer
Sara's befitting reply on fatwa
This is not the first time that Sara has faced religious criticism. She has been trolled for visiting the temple in the past too, but Sara had said that she respects her personal beliefs.
Sara Ali Khan's work front
Sara Ali Khan Work Front
Sara Ali Khan's recent film 'Udta Teer' has been released with Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is performing well at the box office and has collected more than Rs 30 crore in 7 days of its release.