Nusrat Bharucha on the issue of Mahakal, Maulana got angry! After all, who are the ‘Dawoodi Bohra’ Muslims to whom the actress belongs?

Bollywood actress Nusrat Bharucha is in the news these days more for her devotion than her film. Recently Nusrat reached Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, where she visited Baba Mahakal at the world famous Mahakaleshwar temple. Nusrat not only bowed her head, but she also became a part of the morning divine Bhasma Aarti. But, this devotion of the actress has now taken the form of a big controversy.

Nusrat is from Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community

At the center of this entire controversy is the religious identity of Nusrat Bharucha. Nusrat Dawoodi belongs to the Bohra Muslim community. This community is known all over the world for its special traditions, peaceful nature and business acumen. The people of the Dawoodi Bohra community are often considered liberal and progressive, who respect other religions and cultures while remaining connected to their roots. Nusrat’s temple visit was considered a part of this liberal thinking, but some Ulemas did not like it.

After all, who are Dawoodi Bohra Muslims?

Dawoodi Bohra is a sub-branch of Shia Islam. People of this community are mainly involved in business and are spread all over the world. Their special identity is their dress and their strict discipline, but at the same time they are completely integrated into the Indian culture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also praised the patriotism of the Dawoodi Bohra community and their social service work many times.

Why is there an uproar over Nusrat’s devotion?

Nusrat’s temple pictures have angered All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Barelvi. He strongly condemned Nusrat’s visit to the temple and called it against Shariat. Maulana argues that idol worship is prohibited in Islam, hence it is wrong for a Muslim actress to perform such rituals in a temple.

On the other hand, people have come out in support of Nusrat on social media. Supporters say that the Dawoodi Bohra community has always been tolerant and Nusrat has every right to pray as per her personal choice. At present, the actress has maintained silence on this controversy, but the debate is hot on the internet.