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After Parliament passed a law on triple talaq criminalizing it, we have decided that we will not issue any fatwa in such matters. Nothing in writing will be given by us as if someone approaches the police or law court we might land into complex intricacies of the law, said Maulana Shahabuddin, official spokesperson of the Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat. (Photo: ANI)

No more fatwa: Triple Talaq lauded in Bareilly's Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage), Bill, 2019 criminalises instant triple talaq among Muslims.

3 Aug 2019 12:41 PM IST

Jamie Oliver is a famous chef and writes recipe books. Jamie launched a ready-meal packet called Punchy Jerk Rice. (Photo: Facebook)

Farrukh Dhondy | Of food fatwiks' & jerky' dishes: What's cultural...

Some time ago, Jamie launched a ready-meal packet called Punchy Jerk Rice

28 Jan 2022 11:00 PM IST

No fatwa against reality TV singer Nahid Afrin, but some clerics...

A fatwa is a non-binding, legal opinion or authoritative interpretation of Islamic law that a qualified jurist or mufti,...

17 March 2017 1:53 PM IST

Assam clerics deny fatwa on singer

The fatwa pamphlet, claimed to have been distributed by some unknown people, does not carry the name of the singer.

16 March 2017 2:14 AM IST

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh. (Photo: PTI)

BJP demands arrest of Imam for issuing fatwa against PM Modi

Last year Barkati had issued a fatwa' against BJP state president Dilip Ghosh for his comments against Banerjee.

9 Jan 2017 5:44 AM IST

Jai Shri Ram' chant lands Bihar minister in trouble

Muslim leader apologises after fatwa by cleric.

31 July 2017 2:20 AM IST

Firoz Ahmad asserted that his religion cannot be questioned based on the phrase Jai Shri Ram. (Photo: ANI)

Will say 'Jai Shri Ram' if important for nation: Patna JD(U) leader on...

The JD (U) leader further said that he's not afraid of the fatwa and his work would prove his identity.

30 July 2017 1:56 PM IST

Nahid Afrin, who was the first runner-up of a musical reality TV show. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

42 clerics issue fatwa against Assam's 16-yr-old singer

'I was shocked and broken from inside at first. But, many Muslim singers gave me inspiration to not quit music, the...

15 March 2017 10:31 AM IST

Manipurs first Muslim woman candidate vows to uplift women

Manipur's first Muslim woman candidate vows to uplift women

Najima is a candidate of PRJA party of Irom Sharmila and is contesting from Wabgai constituency.

22 Feb 2017 7:18 PM IST

Sonu with his father Agam Kumar Nigam

Why are they targeting my son when he has not spoken against any...

The star singer landed in controversy after he tweeted expressing his displeasure over morning azaan'.

19 April 2017 5:54 PM IST

Sonu appearing before the media.

'Also mentioned garland of shoes,' Muslim cleric reminds bald Sonu

The Muslim cleric was angry after Sonu Nigam shook the Internet on April 17 with a series of tweets questioning the...

19 April 2017 5:26 PM IST

Actor Locket Chatterjee shouts slogans after she was arrested by the police. (Photo: Asian age)

BJP leaders held for rally against Imam

The rally was organised against the fatwa issued by Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque, Maulauna Noor-ur Rahman Barkati.

16 Dec 2016 3:13 AM IST