The religious ruling issued against Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi for attending Ram Mandir inauguration
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The incident
A fatwa has been issued against Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, the chief Imam of All India Imam Organization, for attending the Ram Temple inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya.
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What is Fatwa
A fatwa is a religious decree or opinion delivered by an Islamic scholar or mufti.
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When is Fatwa issued
It is frequently issued in answer to a Muslim's question about Islamic law or philosophy, and it is not legally obligatory.
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Derived from
The term fatwa is derived from the Arabic root f-t-y, which means "to decide" or "to give an opinion."
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Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi
Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi said he had been receiving threatening calls since he attended the event.
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why Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi attended Ram Mandir ceremony
He said, "Those who hate me for attending the ceremony should perhaps go to Pakistan. I've given a message of love."