Kashmir grand mufti insists Christian clerics should leave

February 02, 2012 17:19

The Jammu and Kashmir Sharia court headed by Grand Mufti Bashiruddin has defended its decree of expulsion of five Christian missionaries, saying the issue of religious conversions was more important than any other issue.

In an apparent dig at hardline Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the grand mufti in a statement said it was "unfortunate and intriguing" that criticism of the sharia court decision was coming from people "who profess Islam as their faith".

Geelani had questioned the sharia court's decree ordering expulsion of five Christian missionaries including pastor C M Khanna, who is accused of converting Muslim youth through allurement and immoral activities.

"I am not surprised by what is being published by some reporters because of their prejudice and proclivities. What is unfortunate and intriguing is that such statements are coming from some members of the community which professes Islam as their faith," the Grand Mufti was quoted as saying in the statement issued by the court yesterday.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

When Great Khali Met The World's Shortest Woman

Jyoti Amage -- who is 2 feet 7 inches tall -- holds the index finger of The Great Khali, who is 7 feet, 1 inch tall.

Kiara Gets Her Fashion Right At Cannes

Kiara exudes diva vibes in an ivory crepe back satin dress featuring a thigh-high slit.

'Maybe for the last time': Kohli drops major hint on Dhoni

Virat Kohli hinted that this might also be his final opportunity to play alongside the former India captain.

'Many people involved': Deve Gowda on Prajwal Revanna case

'There are several people connected to this (sexual abuse cases), I don't want to take anyone's names. Kumaraswamy has said that those who are involved in this matter, action should be taken against all of them, and the affected women...

Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar arrested in Swati Maliwal 'assault' case

Kumar was picked up from the chief minister's residence by a Delhi Police team around noon, a senior police officer said.