MMU condemns Imran Raza Ansari’s provocative remarks, calls for legal action and community boycott

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Srinagar, July 13: Following its earlier appeal for responsible conduct and unity among Muslims, the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) — comprising scholars and leaders from all Islamic schools of thought, both Sunni and Shia has expressed its deep anguish and strong condemnation of the continued and deliberate provocations by Imran Raza Ansari. 

In its previous statement, the Majlis had refrained from naming the individual, citing that he would reflect and correct his malicious intent.

"However, instead of rectifying, Ansari has now  publicly resorted to openly abusing and disrespecting the revered companions of the Prophet ﷺ. This behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and a direct attack on the foundations of Islamic unity, ethics, and mutual respect and will not be tolerated," the statement reads.

The MMU has said that it is not a matter of difference of opinion, but a deliberate and malicious attempt to incite sectarian strife in Kashmir — an act that threatens the harmony and  unity that generations of scholars and spiritual leaders have preserved through mutual respect, restraint and dialogue.

"Majlis notes that Shia scholars too are deeply disturbed by these provocations. Respected Shia clerics including Aga Syed Hassan Al Moosvi, Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Al Moosvi Hadi and others have unequivocally distanced themselves from Mr Imran Ansari’s statements and affirmed that such speech has no place in the teachings of Islam or the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt," it reads.

Given the gravity of the situation and the potential for unrest, the MMU has strongly urged the authorities to initiate immediate legal action against Imran Raza Ansari for inciting communal disharmony and hurting the religious sentiments of the Muslim community.

"All member scholars of the MMU — Sunni and Shia alike — have taken a unanimous decision to boycott Imran Ansari until he publicly apologizes and withdraws his statements," the statement reads.

It reads that no platform, religious gathering, or public event associated with MMU or its constituents will host or endorse him till then.

"Also, a crucial meeting of MMU members will be called in this regard," the statement reads.

Majlis has also appealed to the public to remain calm and not fall into the trap of provocation.

"Our strength lies in our unity, and we must not allow those with hidden agendas — acting at the behest of unknown forces — to divide us," the statement reads.

"May Allah Almighty guide us all to protect the sanctity of our faith, the honour of the Sahaba and the Ahl al-Bayt, and the unity of the Ummah," it reads.

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu and Kashmir includes the following organisations: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, Muslim personal law board,  Darul Uloom Rahimiyah Bandipora,, Anjuman Shari Shian, Jamiat Ahle Hadith,  Karwan-e-Islami, Amoor-i- Shariah affairs (Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari), Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam, Jamia Sabeel-ul-Huda Bemina Srinagar, Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam, Jamiat Hamdania, Anjuman Ulama-e-Ahnaf, Darul Uloom Qasmiya, Darul Uloom Bilaliya, Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam, Anjuman Mazhar-ul-Haq, Jamiat-ul-Aima wal Ulama, Anjuman Aima wa Mashayekh Kashmir, Darul Uloom Naqshbandiya, Darul Uloom Rashidiya, Ahlul Bait Foundation, Madrasa Kanz-ul-Uloom, Pirwan-e-Wilayat, Auqaf Islamia Khiram Sirhama, Bazm-e-Tauheed Ahle Hadith Trust, Anjuman Tanzeem-ul-Makatib, Muhammadi Yateem Trust, Anjuman Anwar-ul-Islam, Karwan Khatm-e-Nabuwwat, Darul Uloom Syed-ul-Mursaleen, Anjuman Ulama wa Aima Masajid, Madrasa Zia-ul-uloom poonch, Falah-e-Darain Trust Welfare Society Islamabad, Ashraf-ul-Uloom Hyderpora, Darul Uloom Dawoodiya Batamaloo, Darul Uloom Furqaniya Nowshera, Darul Uloom Dawoodiya Khanyar, Jamiat-ul-Ulama, Siraj-ul-Uloom, Idara Wahdat-ul-Makatib, Darul Uloom Imdadiya Natipora, Darul Uloom Jamia-tur-Rashad Awantipora, Khanqah Muradiya Jamia Masjid Kreeri, Darul Uloom Saut-ul-Quran Gulshanabad.