Farooq Tanatary CNI

Srinagar : Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu & Kashmir which includes both Sunni and Shia organisations, today strongly appealed to all the respected scholars, preachers, orators, and community leaders of all schools of thought, to exercise utmost caution and responsibility in their words and statements at all times.

In a statement issued, the Majlis firmly stated that the honour, dignity, and sanctity of purified members of the Prophet’s family (Ahl al-Bayt), and the noble Companions of the Prophet (Sahaba) — may Allah be pleased with them all — is a fundamental part of the faith. Any disrespectful remark or irresponsible utterance against any Companion of the Prophet ﷺ and the Ahle Bait is unacceptable. It exposes the malicious intent.

It is highly regrettable that a well-known individual, who holds an influential position in our society, has recently made an inappropriate and disrespectful statement about Sahaba, which has deeply hurt the sentiments of countless Muslims in the Valley, the statement said.

The Majlis called upon the concerned individual and expects of him, to clarify his statement which have caused pain and created unnecessary discord.

The Majlis reiterated that since its inception all members have been working tirelessly to uphold unity and brotherhood among the sects, and to maintain it is the shared responsibility of all.

Therefore, the Majlis appealed to all knowledgeable and influential persons and to all preachers to ensure that no speech or statement is made that disturbs the atmosphere of sectarian harmony in Kashmir.

It also said that internal discord among sects weakens us, and strengthen those waiting to exploit such situations.

The Majlis also asked local media outlets and social media handles to act with responsibility and discreetly in reporting and circulating such controversial views.