Islamic clerics in Uttar Pradesh face backlash after issuing a fatwa over Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan’s visit to Kedarnath Temple, where she reportedly prayed and joined devotees. The cleric(s) say that under Sharia, Muslims should not participate in worship practices of other faiths, framing the act as impermissible.
Different outlets emphasise different aspects of the dispute. India Today highlights the backlash sparked by the cleric’s comments. Times of India focuses on the cleric’s characterisation of worship at another religion’s place as “impermissible and haram,” and notes that Sara has visited Kedarnath regularly for years. Free Press Journal similarly reports the fatwa and adds detail that the cleric asks her to repent, while also recounting reported observations from her visit, such as queueing for darshan.
Across coverage, the central point remains that a fatwa is issued tied to Sara Ali Khan’s Kedarnath prayers, with the cleric(s) citing Sharia restrictions on interfaith worship.
