'Shami a criminal, will have to answer God: Muslim cleric slams Mohammed Shami for not observing roza, drinking juice
PTC News Desk: Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi has strokes a controversy after slamming Mohammed Shami for not observing roza during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan which is observed by Muslims as a period of fasting.
Maulana Razvi also called Shami a criminal for skipping fast and it was a sin and went against religious principles.
Maulana Bareilvi said that 'Roza' is one of the compulsory duties and anyone who doesn't adhere by it is a criminal.
"One of the compulsory duties is 'Roza' (fasting)...If any healthy man or woman doesn't observe 'Roza', they will be a big criminal. A famous cricket personality of India, Mohammed Shami had water or some other beverage during a match." Maulana Bareilvi said.
"People were watching him. If he is playing, it means he is healthy. In such a condition, he did not observe 'Roza' and even had water...This sends a wrong message among people," he said.
Maulana Bareilvi's comment came following India's four-wicket win against Australia in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Shami, who played a key role in India's victory with figures of 3/48 in 10 overs, has now climbed to the top wicket-takers list alongside New Zealand's Matt Henry, both have eight wickets in the tournament.
- PTC NEWS
