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Religious scholar issues fatwa against actress Sara Ali Khan over temple visit
A prominent Islamic scholar in Uttar Pradesh has issued a fatwa against Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan following her visit to the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. The cleric contends that worship at Hindu temples is prohibited under Islamic law.
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Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi of Bareilly has issued a fatwa against actress Sara Ali Khan, citing her recent worship at the Kedarnath temple as a violation of Islamic principles. According to the religious scholar, Muslims engaging in temple worship contravenes both Islamic faith and Sharia law.
Razvi stated that such actions are unlawful and forbidden within Islamic jurisprudence. He called on the actress to seek forgiveness from Allah, claiming her conduct contradicts religious obligations incumbent upon practicing Muslims.
The fatwa adds to broader debates in India regarding interfaith practices and religious boundaries. Such pronouncements by religious scholars periodically draw public attention when they target public figures, though they carry varying degrees of formal authority depending on the issuing scholar's standing within their community.
Sara Ali Khan, daughter of veteran actor Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Arora, has maintained a public profile as a Bollywood actress. The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding religious identity and personal conduct in India's multi-faith society.