Ruckus Over Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakal Visit: Maulana Calls It ‘Against Islam’

Bareilly: These days, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha is in the news more for her religious journey than her personal life. At the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, he recently participated in the Bhasma Aarti, had darshan of Lord Mahakal, and offered water. When pictures and videos of Nushrratt's presence in the temple premises surfaced, people's reactions were divided on social media. While some people called it their personal belief, many users and religious organizations called it inappropriate.

What happened in the Mahakal temple of Ujjain?

According to the information, Nushrratt Bharuccha reached Mahakal temple on Tuesday morning to attend Bhasma Aarti. She worshiped in the temple in traditional style and participated in the religious process. The local priests gave him darshan and offered him water. Nushrratt Bharuccha also talked about peace and positive experiences in the temple. She says that she had come to seek blessings from Lord Mahakal.

What statement did Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi give?

But his move did not go down well with the national president of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi. In a statement to IANS from Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Razvi said that it is against Islam for a Muslim woman to worship in a temple, offer water, and follow Hindu rituals. Shariat does not allow such actions. Nushrratt Bharuccha has committed a big crime. Razvi alleged that the actress had acted against Islamic principles. According to them, this is a grave sin in the eyes of Shariat, and they should repent from it.

“Repent and recite Istighafar.”

Maulana also said that Nushrratt Bharuccha should repent in the Islamic way. She advised the actress to read Istighfar and Kalma Touba and express her regret publicly. Rajavi believes that without doing this, this chapter will not end.

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Why did the debate break out on social media?

The issue immediately gained momentum on social media. Some users say that religion is a personal matter and no one has the right to decide who can go where. While some people supported Maulana's statement and said that it is necessary to follow the norms of religion. Many people on Twitter are also raising the question of whether similar statements are made against scripts like changing religion while playing a role in films or why this protest happens only on visiting temples.

Is it an attempt to determine the morality of artists?

This controversy once again points towards the debate in which an attempt is made to determine the morality of artists, sportspersons, and public figures on the basis of religious identity. Many experts say that such statements raise questions on religious freedom, personal choice, and freedom of belief. At present, this issue has gone beyond just a journey and has turned into a debate of religious intolerance versus personal freedom.