Mohammed Shami Roza Controversy: There is some buzz around the Indian ace bowler Mohammed Shami who is in the news. In a game against Australia in the 1st Semi-Final of the Champions Trophy 2025, Shami was seen drinking “Energy Drink” which triggered a lot of his community leaders.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the national head of All India Muslim Jamaat from Bareilly, UP, showed his outrage at Shami not keeping Roza. According to him, a Muslim person who does not fast when physically very healthy is a huge sinner. Matters worsened from this statement so that most of the religious scholars came forward for supporting Mohammed Shami.
BJP Spokesperson Supports Shami
UP BJP leader and spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi condemned the cleric’s statement on this matter and stated, “Faith is a personal affair of every individual. It is their choice whether to observe fast, how to adhere to their religious tradition, and how to pray. Whether a person keeps Roza or not is their own choice. No one can dictate their religious faith or throw them out of the religion or society. Some clerics have been doing such moral policing for years, but this will no longer be tolerated. They cannot digest a cricketer representing the country, and hence they are making such comments.”
"क्रिकेटर मोहम्मद शमी का रोज़े ना रखना गुनाह…" मौलाना शहाबुद्दीन रिजवी
आस्था किसी भी व्यक्ति का निजी मसला होता है, आप किसी दूसरे की आस्था को ठेस मत पहुंचाइये बाकी प्रार्थना,पूजा पद्धति, इबादत, व्रत-अनुष्ठान या नमाज़ रोज़े का पालन करना है अथवा नहीं यह आप खुद की मर्जी पर तय कर… pic.twitter.com/UYAZ86zfAx---Advertisement---— Rakesh Tripathi (@rakeshbjpup) March 6, 2025
What Did the Executive Member of the Muslim Personal Law Board Say?
Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, executive member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, also addressed the controversy, saying, “Fasting is mandatory for all Muslims, especially during Ramadan. However, Allah has clearly mentioned in the Quran that if a person is traveling or unwell, they have the option of not fasting. In Mohammed Shami’s case, he is on tour, which allows him the choice of not fasting. No one has the right to question him.”
#WATCH | Lucknow, UP | On Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, Executive Member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli, says, "It is compulsory for all Muslims to observe Roza, especially in the month of Ramazan. However, Allah has clearly… pic.twitter.com/aseHrTkaYR
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2025
Shami Against Australia
In the game against Australia in the semi-final, Shami got his mojo back and returned with the figures of 3/48 with a vital wicket of Steve Smith.
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