Aamir Khan is in the news again, but this time it is not for any upcoming films. The actor is embroiled in a new controversy after reports emerged that a Muslim cleric declared a fatwa over his marriage to longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt.
According to reports, the issue arises from Aamir’s interfaith marriage since the cleric is alleged to have remarked that Islam does not permit the marriage of a non-Muslim woman. The remarks have gone viral and generated heated exchanges over social media.
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt recently got married in a private ceremony with the couple’s close friends and family. They had not revealed much about their relationship prior to the wedding. As soon as the news of Aamir’s wedding surfaced, the fatwa issued by the cleric grabbed headlines, leading to a lot of commentary about the matter from the public.
According to the reports by ANI, Maulana Ibrahim Hussain said Aamir Khan’s marriage to Gauri Spratt is impermissible under his interpretation of Islamic law, since a Muslim man cannot marry a non-Muslim woman unless she embraces Islam. In a video that has since surfaced online, he said, “Muslim mard ke liye, iman walon ke liye, gair muslim se shaadi karna haraam hai.”
The number of opinions being shared on social networks about this topic has drastically increased. As some users stated that the actor’s marriage is only a celebration of love and should not be interfered with from outside, others claimed this issue to be more religious in nature. Consequently, the issue has sparked intense debate, with hashtags related to the actor and the controversy gaining traction online.
Aamir Khan is used to becoming the subject of discussion in the media, not only for his movies but also for his personal life. Throughout the years, he has been mentioned in newspapers because of several scandals, but he has preferred to remain silent on that.
At this point, it is vital to mention that neither Khan nor Spratt has published an official statement concerning the alleged fatwa or other reactions. As for work, Aamir is still working on the projects he is engaged in despite the fact that his private life is in the focus of the media.
