By Admin 
Maulana Mahmood Madani’s recent statement regarding Jihad has started receiving strong reactions from within Muslim organisations. National President of Jamiat Himayatul Islam, Maulana Qari Abrar Jamal on Sunday (November 30, 2025) expressed strong objection to Madani’s statement and said that it is important to understand the real meaning of Jihad. Jihad does not mean fighting against any society or country, but fighting against evil, promoting reform and good works.
It would have been beneficial if a fatwa was issued against terrorists – Jamal
Qari Abrar Jamal said, “If Maulana Mahmood Madani had talked about the problems, misunderstandings within his community and about jihad against those who directly or indirectly support terrorists, it would have sent a positive and meaningful message. If he had issued a fatwa of jihad against terrorists, then this step would have been really beneficial and inspiring for the society.”
He said, “On the contrary, the statements being made by Madani against crores of Sanatani people of the country are extremely unfortunate. The Hindu community has always shown brotherhood and harmony by standing with the Muslims. Be it festivals, happiness or difficult times, they have always supported us.”
It is wrong to talk about jihad against Hindus – Qari Abrar Jamal
Referring to history, Maulana Qari Abrar Jamal said, “Even during the India-Pakistan partition in 1947, the Hindu society had told the Muslims that this is your country, we will protect you. In such a situation, talking about jihad against Hindus is meaningless and wrong. Such statements spoil the atmosphere of the country and it is also not good for the progress of India.”
He said, “The country is rapidly moving towards development and it has been resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047. At such a time, promoting words like jihad and terrorism can take the society in the wrong direction.”
Qari Abrar Jamal appealed to Maulana Mahmood Madani
Appealing to Maulana Mahmood Madani, he said, “He should give the message of nationalism and unity to the Muslims and not give a discourse that creates division in the society. The Ulema should issue a strict fatwa against terrorism. If a person is caught in terrorist activities, we will not perform his funeral and will not even give him a place to bury him in the cemetery.”
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