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Fatwa demand gains support
Muslim cleric says bombers should be executed in public
Those responsible for the terror acts were envious of
India’s economic progress. They have no respect for humanity.
—
Javed
Akhtar,
Muslims for Secular Democracy
Prabhu Razdan
Varanasi
THE DEMAND for fatwa on the Varanasi blast culprits
gained momentum on Sunday with some Muslim religious heads and renowned
lyricist Javed Akhtar lending their voice to it.
Responding to the demand made by participants at a dharna in the city’s
Lahurabir Crossing, Syed Shah Fazala-Rehman, Imaam of Teele Wali mosque
in Lucknow, said that “The Quran is clear on such issues. It is against
violence and does not permit such heinous acts. I support the fatwa on
those involved in the terror acts and their execution in full public
view.” “I have urged the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh to expedite the
investigation and identify the attackers. The bombers are neither Hindus
nor Muslim. They are ‘shaitan’,” Rehman, who visited the blast site at
Sankat Mochan temple, told reporters on Sunday.
Stating
that those responsible for the terror acts were envious of India’s
economic progress, noted Bollywood personality Akhtar, who had also
visited the temple, supported the demand for fatwa on those responsible
for such terror acts. Lashing out at terrorists for resorting to such
crimes, Akhtar said that “Jo mujh ko zinda jala rahain hain woh bekhabar
hain ki deerai deerai meri zanjeer pighal rahi hai, kabi to insan
zindagi ke karai ga izzat, yeh umeed aaj bhi mere dil main pal rahi hai.”
Talking to reporters, Mufti Banaras Maulana Abdul Batin Nomani also said
that the Quran is very clear regarding fatwa on those involved in terror
acts. “If protesters give their demand in writing, a fatwa would
certainly be announced against terrorists,” he told reporters. Javed
Akhtar along with Swami Agnivesh, and Teesta Setalvad took out a peace
march in the city.
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