Fatwa issued against Chief Imam for attending Ram Mandir event
A fatwa was issued against the chief imam of the All India Imam Organization, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, after he participated in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
He told the news agency the fatwa was issued against him on Sunday.
Reacting to the fatwa against him, the Imam said, "Those who love me, who love the nation, will support me. Those who hate me for attending the ceremony should perhaps go to Pakistan" he said, as quoted by ANI.
#WATCH | Delhi | Fatwa issued against Chief Imam of All India Imam Organization, Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi after he attended the Pranpratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
He says, "As a chief Imam, I received the invitation from Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth… pic.twitter.com/iVe2bA3s1X — ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2024