Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) NCP-SP leader Naseem Siddiqui on Saturday came in support of an alleged objectionable remark made by the All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi, associating sexual assault cases with women opting for late marriages, saying “At least 50 per cent of rape cases occur because women are not married off early”.Earlier on Friday, Maulana Rashidi sparked a major controversy by making a similar statement during a public interaction.”Rapes are occurring because m…
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New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) All India Imam Association President, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, on Saturday faced backlash following his alleged objectionable statement over women opting to marry at a later age in Indian society now.During a public interaction, Maulana Sajid Rashidi allegedly said on Friday, “Rapes are occurring because marriages are being delayed. If you want to ensure your daughters’ safety, get them married early.”Strong reactions poured in after Maulana Rashidi’s statement sparked a …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Ministers on Tuesday hit out at the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi following the latter’s remarks over investigation into the Ram Temple embezzlement case, accusing him of indulging in “politics of appeasement” while saying that only “criminals have been killed in police action in the state”.Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor on Monday, the Hyderabad MP, while taking a jibe at the Uttar Pradesh g…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The controversy surrounding irregularities in Ram Mandir donations intensified on Monday after President of the All India Imam Association, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, said that the “plunder of faith” is more dangerous than looting money.Maulana Sajid Rashidi, while speaking on the Ram Mandir donation row, referred to past allegations and questioned the functioning of those associated with the temple trust.He claimed that earlier organisations linked to the movement had …
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted after Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi questioned the police encounter in which the prime accused in the Khoda murder case in Uttar Pradesh was killed, alleging that such actions are carried out selectively and influenced by religious considerations. The remarks came in the wake of the encounter of Asad, the key accused in murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan, who was allegedly stabbed to death on Bakrid in the Kho…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Thursday appealed for communal harmony and mutual respect between communities while criticising the growing use of hate-driven rhetoric in politics and society amid the ongoing cattle crisis in West Bengal.Speaking to IANS, the All-India Imam Association President said many Muslims in Bengal had voluntarily refrained from buying cows as a mark of respect for Hindu religious beliefs.”It has been seen that Muslims in Bengal chose not to buy cows, s…
Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh), May 18 (IANS) The All India Shia Personal Law Board on Monday strongly criticised comments made by Maulana Sajid Rashidi regarding Muslims and the idea of India as a motherland, asserting that Islam does not place religion above love for one’s homeland. Earlier in the day, Rashidi, while speaking to IANS, had said that Muslims do not consider India as their mother and maintained that the only mother in Islam is the woman who gives birth.“Musalman Bharat ko Maa…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Monday defended remarks made by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Arshad Madani and launched a sharp attack on what he described as growing “intimidation” of Muslims in the country, while also responding to recent statements on Azaan, Bhojshala and religious beliefs.Talking to IANS in response to recent statements on Azaan, Bhojshala and religious beliefs, Maulana Rashidi said there was “no doubt” that Muslims in the …
Ayodhya, May 2 (IANS) Hindu seers on Saturday criticised Maulana Sajid Rashidi, a Muslim cleric, for his alleged controversial statement against the Hindu community.During an interview with a local channel, the Muslim cleric had said: “Either memorise the ‘Kalma’ or else you will be killed. Only then Hindus will be scared of the Muslims. Only some Hindus get killed in the name of ‘Kalma’, Muslims and other things, only then they (Hindus) will be afraid.”Condemning Rashidi’s statement, Sitaram Da…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) All India Imam Organisation chief, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, on Sunday slammed Swami Avimukteshwaranand, saying the recent special court order for registering an FIR against him under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of minors exposes the shocking reality that revered religious leaders, often worshipped like gods, may hide a dark and criminal side. Rashidi called the development “deeply disturbing” and demanded strict action, warning that no spiritual status should pr…