The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu & Kashmir, comprising leading Sunni and Shia religious organisations, has issued a strong appeal for unity and responsible conduct among all Islamic scholars, preachers, speakers, and community leaders, regardless of their school of thought.
In a statement released today, the MMU emphasised that the honour and sanctity of the Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) purified family (Ahl al-Bayt) and his noble Companions (Sahaba) — may Allah be pleased with them all — are sacred elements of Islamic belief. The Majlis stressed that any form of disrespect or careless remarks towards them is completely unacceptable and reveals ill intent.
The MMU expressed deep regret over a recent incident in which a prominent individual made disrespectful comments about the Sahaba, hurting the religious sentiments of many Muslims across the Valley. The organisation has urged the person in question to publicly clarify and take responsibility for the statement, which has caused pain and unnecessary discord.
Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to fostering unity and harmony among different sects of Islam, the MMU called upon all influential religious figures and public speakers to refrain from delivering any speeches or statements that could disturb sectarian peace and brotherhood in the region. “Sectarian division weakens the Muslim community and only benefits those looking to exploit our internal differences,” the statement warned.
The MMU also appealed to media houses and social media platforms to act with restraint and responsibility when reporting or sharing sensitive content that could inflame tensions.
Concluding its message, the Majlis prayed for Allah Almighty to grant the wisdom and compassion needed to preserve the unity of Muslims in Kashmir and across the Ummah.