Fatwa against idol worship puts Salman in the dock

Lucknow, Sep 20 (UNI) Bollywood star Salman Khan is once again in trouble following issuance of a fatwa by Ifta-Manzar-e-Islam of Bareilly against idol worship.

Mufti Fakir Qadri Mohammad Farukh Gafrutula had issued the fatwa early this week on behalf the Ifta-Manzar-e-Islam on worshipping of idols by any Muslim.

The Mufti, while talking to UNI from Bareilly, stressed that the fatwa was not particularly against Salman Khan.

Under the fatwa, a Muslim will have to read the 'Kalma' again to re-enter Islam if he or she worships an idol.

The fatwa was sought by Maulana Adnan Raza Kadri of All India Raza Action Committee.

On Sunday last, media reports said that Salman Khan and his family members worshipped the idol of Lord Ganesh and danced during the immersion of the idol.

UNI