Jamiat chief says do not sacrifice prohibited animals, avoid sharing slaughter photos on social media
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani has urged Muslims to avoid sacrificing prohibited animals and sharing slaughter photos on social media ahead of Id-ul-Fitr. He emphasized the importance of following government guidelines and maintaining cleanliness during the festival. Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari supported Madani's call for the cow to be declared the national animal to reduce tensions surrounding cow protection.
- ▪Maulana Arshad Madani urged Muslims not to sacrifice prohibited animals during Id-ul-Fitr.
- ▪He advised against sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media and emphasized following government guidelines.
- ▪Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari supported the idea of declaring the cow as the national animal to alleviate tensions.
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Ahead of Id-ul-Fitr, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) urged Muslims not to sacrifice prohibited animals and avoid sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media.In his message to the Muslims, Mr. Madani said a person on whom sacrifice is obligatory must perform this obligation. He said that in view of the current situation, it is important that Muslims take precautionary measures on their own. Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing of PIL seeking complete ban on cow slaughter"Avoid advertising, especially sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media," Mr. Madani said.
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