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| Grand Mufti asks Azad to clarify Gandhi remarks |
| 2007-10-06 |
| SRINAGAR: Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Bashiruddin on Saturday asked Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to clarify his position with regard to his reported statement putting Gandhian philosophy above religion, saying that making such remarks amounted to an "anti-Islamic" act. "I suggest to the Chief Minister to clarify his position with regard to his statement calling for adopting Gandhian philosophy, putting Gandhian philosophy above religion," he said in a statement issued from office of Supreme Court of Islamic Shariat, central Dar-ul-Futwa Jammu and Kashmir here. The religious leader asked Azad to offer regret ( tauba ) if he has said such a thing, saying, otherwise his act would be considered as "anti-Islamic". Azad, addressing a function on Gandhi Jayanti, reportedly said that there was no greater figure to look up to when it comes to worldly affairs, especially the domain of politics. Gandhian philosophy is the best political role model for the world and the message of religion is relevant for afterlife, he had reportedly said on October 2. The Mufti said Prophet Mohammad is the lone leader and ideal for Muslims world over and there would be no parallel to him. Gandhiji's philosophy may be for his community which is "not necessary" for Muslims to adopt. He said the message of the Prophet is for the entire world and peace for entire humanity and calling for adopting Gandhian philosophy is an "anti-Islamic activity". Azad has already received flak for his comments from separatist leaders who termed him "anti-religious". |
| Posted by:john frum |
| #2 Hey they live in India not Pakiwakiland.. If Mufti doesn't like it he should just cross the line of control to Pakiwakiland were everything meets his approval. |
| Posted by: 3dc 2007-10-06 18:48 |
| #1 Ghandian non-violence is anti-Islamic, which is, of course, the Religion of Peace™. To paraphrase Al-Fred, these mooks wake up each morning, believing five impossible contradictory things, and proceed accordingly |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-10-06 17:27 |