Seattle Daily Star

In a significant development, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ), issued a fatwa cautioning the Muslim community against supporting TVK Chief Vijay and his Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party. The cleric's remarks stemmed from the actor's portrayal of Muslims in his films, which Razvi believes has painted an inaccurate and negative image of Islam. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay Razvi’s fatwa also comes amid a growing concern over Vijay’s participation in political events and his recent involvement in hosting an Iftar party, which has stirred debates within the Muslim community. In his fatwa, the Maulana stressed that Muslims should distance themselves from any association with TVK leader Vijay, particularly urging them to refrain from supporting the TVK chief’s political agenda. “After receiving a query from a Muslim in Chennai, I issued this fatwa as a warning to the Muslim community ,” said Maulana Ra...

In a controversial statement, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ), has urged Muslims to distance themselves from actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader, Vijay. Razvi accused the actor of being "anti-Muslim" and stated that Vijay had negatively depicted Muslims in some of his films, portraying them as terrorists. The cleric's remarks come after a request from a Muslim individual in Chennai, who sought guidance on the matter. Maulana Razvi, in his fatwa, advised Muslims in Tamil Nadu to avoid associating with Vijay and his political party, emphasizing the need to reject any support for his agenda. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay Razvi asserted, "One Muslim from Chennai asked me for a fatwa. Through this fatwa, I have cautioned Muslims in Tamil Nadu against trusting Vijay, attending his events, or supporting his political endeavors. His actions and the roles he plays in his films perpe...