Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has come under criticism from Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, for wearing a ‘Ram Edition’ watch. The cleric stated that promoting non-Islamic symbols is forbidden (haram) in Islam and urged the actor to seek forgiveness.
Speaking to ANI, Bareilvi said, “Salman Khan, a well-known Muslim personality in India, has worn a watch called ‘Ram Edition’ to promote the Ram temple. It is not permissible (haram) for any Muslim, including Salman Khan, to endorse non-Islamic institutions or religious symbols.”
He further advised Salman Khan to respect Islamic law (Shariah) and refrain from actions that contradict religious principles. “Such actions are unjustifiable and forbidden. The person involved should seek forgiveness (toba) and ensure they do not repeat this mistake,” he added.
According to Bareilvi, wearing and promoting the “Ram Edition” watch was akin to endorsing non-Islamic religious symbols, which he deemed unacceptable. “Wearing and promoting the ‘Ram Edition’ watch is similar to promoting idols or non-Islamic symbols, which is not allowed in Islamic law,” he said.
Salman Khan was recently spotted wearing the special edition watch in an Instagram post during promotions for his upcoming film Sikandar. The watch, featuring a gold dial and an orange strap, has intricate engravings related to the Ram Janmabhoomi, including a detailed relief of the temple and inscriptions of Hindu deities.
The Ram Edition watch has gained widespread attention, especially following the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on January 22 last year. The temple’s idol of Ram Lalla, carved by Karnataka-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, stands 51 inches tall and depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus.
