Subscribe

0

Uttar Pradesh PEOPLE

Muslim Clerics Search For Middle Path! Suggest Namaz Rescheduling After CO Anuj Chaudhary’s Remark, Say 'Stay Away From Colours'

Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary’s Holi remark has sparked reactions, with Muslim clerics suggesting a delay in Jumma Namaz to maintain peace. AIIA and Islamic Centre leaders urge harmony amid the festival-clash controversy.

author-image
Harsh
New Update
Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary

Photograph: X (formerly Twitter)

Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary: CO Anuj Chaudhary’s remark on Holi celebrations has set off a wave of reactions, drawing responses from Muslim clerics and community leaders. Often called CM Yogi’s ‘Singham,’ the Sambhal CO’s statement has led the All India Imam Association (AIIA) to step in. AIIA President Maulana Sajid Rashidi has urged for Jumma prayers to be rescheduled, emphasising communal harmony during the festival.

AIIA’s Stance on CO Anuj Chaudhary’s Holi Statement

Reacting to Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary’s statement, AIIA President Maulana Sajid Rashidi urged mosque committee imams to consider delaying the Jumma Namaz by a few hours. He emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and unity between communities during Holi.

Watch Here:

Maulana Sajid Rashidi stated, “To maintain harmony, brotherhood, and unity in the country, on behalf of the All India Imam Association, I want to appeal to all Indians, especially in those places where Hindus are in majority, we can delay our Jumma namaz. Instead of doing our namaz at 1 pm, we can schedule it at 2:30 pm so that Holi celebrations conclude peacefully. There can be some disturbing elements on both sides that can create problems; I urge everyone to beware of them... I urge all Imams to delay namaz by a few hours.”

Maulana Rashid Firangi Mahli’s Support for CO Anuj Chaudhary’s Remark

Another significant voice supporting Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary’s statement is Maulana Rashid Firangi Mahli. He highlighted that both Holi and Jumma fall on the same day, March 14, which calls for a practical adjustment.

Watch Here:

Speaking on the matter, he said, “This year, Holi and Jumma fall on the same day, i.e. 14 March. Keeping this in mind, and to maintain the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb of our country, the Islamic Centre of India Firangi Mahal, Lucknow, has issued an advisory and appealed to all Muslims and Masjid Committees, that the Jumma namaz, which is scheduled for 12:30 pm- 1 pm, be rescheduled to one hour later so that those who celebrate Holi do not face any problem, and those who go out for Namaz, stay away from colours.”

Iqbal Ansari’s Take on CO Anuj Chaudhary’s Holi Statement

Iqbal Ansari, a key petitioner in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, also weighed in on the debate surrounding CO Anuj Chaudhary’s remark. He emphasised the historical tradition of Holi celebrations and interfaith harmony.

Watch Here:

“Holi, Diwali are traditions that we have followed since childhood. We have happily played Holi since childhood...I play Holi with Sadhus today. These are different times. People of Ayodhya step out and play Holi together. Both Hindus and Muslims do it. We have no reservations about colours,” said Iqbal Ansari, dismissing any controversy regarding the festival.

CO Anuj Chaudhary’s Firm Stand on Holi and Jumma Namaz

Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary’s original statement that sparked this debate was firm and direct. He remarked, “Jumma (Friday prayers) occurs 52 times a year, but Holi comes only once. If the Muslim community feels that Holi colors will interfere with their religious practices, they should stay indoors that day.”

Namaz Holi Sambhal