Srinagar, Jul 07 (KNO): Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu & Kashmir, which includes both Sunni and Shia organisations, 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.
The Majlis firmly states 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, a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
“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 added.
The Majlis called upon the concerned individual and expects him to clarify his statement which has 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. Internal discord among sects weakens us, and strengthens those waiting to exploit such situations.
“We also ask local media outlets and social media handles to act with responsibility and discreetly in reporting and circulating such controversial views,” the statement reads, adding that “May Allah Almighty grant us the wisdom and goodwill to protect the unity among the Muslims of the valley and the Ummah.”—(KNO)