Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama Issues Ruling on Religious Practices Amid Controversy
Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama cites Islamic ruling amid debate over IUML MLA lighting nilavilakku
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The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama has advised Muslims to avoid participating in religious ceremonies of other faiths, following a debate sparked by IUML MLA Fatima Tahliya lighting a nilavilakku. The organization emphasized the importance of communal harmony while adhering to Islamic principles.
- 01The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama issued a statement urging Muslims to refrain from non-Islamic religious practices.
- 02Fatima Tahliya, the first woman IUML MLA in Kerala, sparked controversy by lighting a nilavilakku at a restaurant opening.
- 03The council clarified that while lighting a nilavilakku for illumination is permissible, participating in it as a religious act is prohibited.
- 04The statement emphasized the need for caution to maintain communal harmony in a pluralistic society.
- 05Islamic laws prohibit following rituals of other religions, according to the council's ruling.
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In response to a recent controversy involving IUML MLA Fatima Tahliya lighting a nilavilakku at a restaurant opening, the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama has advised Muslims to avoid participating in religious ceremonies associated with other faiths. The organization, which represents Sunni-Shafi Islamic scholars in Kerala, issued a statement on June 3, emphasizing that such practices should be approached with caution to preserve communal harmony. The council highlighted that while lighting a nilavilakku purely for illumination is acceptable, engaging in it as a religious act linked to non-Islamic beliefs is prohibited. Samastha leader Abdul Hameed Faizy Ambalakkadavu reiterated that Islamic teachings are clear in prohibiting the adoption of rituals from other religions. The statement serves as a reminder to Muslims to adhere to their faith while promoting unity in a diverse society.
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The ruling may influence the behavior of Muslim public representatives and their participation in interfaith events in Kerala.
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