A Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi called Mohammad Shami a ‘criminal’ for not observing roza or the traditional fasting observed by Muslims in the month of Ramzan

A Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi called Mohammad Shami a ‘criminal’ for not observing roza or the traditional fasting observed by Muslims in the month of Ramzan

In a video statement, Bareilvi said, "In Islam, fasting is a duty. If someone deliberately skips the fast, they are a sinner. Cricketer Mohammed Shami also didn't observe a fast. He has committed a sin. He is a criminal."

In a video statement, Bareilvi said, "In Islam, fasting is a duty. If someone deliberately skips the fast, they are a sinner. Cricketer Mohammed Shami also didn't observe a fast. He has committed a sin. He is a criminal."

After his controversial bizarre statement, netizens took to social media to protest over it. Scroll on to see what they wrote

After his controversial bizarre statement, netizens took to social media to protest over it. Scroll on to see what they wrote

1. “Calling Shami a 'criminal' for drinking water? Unbelievable! A player giving his all for the nation on the field deserves respect, not religious policing. Faith is personal, but playing for India is his duty—let him do his job!”

1. “Calling Shami a 'criminal' for drinking water? Unbelievable! A player giving his all for the nation on the field deserves respect, not religious policing. Faith is personal, but playing for India is his duty—let him do his job!”

2. “Shameful! Mohammad Shami bowled brilliantly against Australia, taking 3 wickets, yet some are abusing him for drinking an energy drink during the match & not fasting. Cricketers are athletes, not criminals! Let’s respect their choices.”

2. “Shameful! Mohammad Shami bowled brilliantly against Australia, taking 3 wickets, yet some are abusing him for drinking an energy drink during the match & not fasting. Cricketers are athletes, not criminals! Let’s respect their choices.”

3. “Mohammad Shami is a slap to all those people who says Indian Muslims are not loyal to India . Shami is a proud Indian who is a threat to all Pakistani batsmen!”

3. “Mohammad Shami is a slap to all those people who says Indian Muslims are not loyal to India . Shami is a proud Indian who is a threat to all Pakistani batsmen!”

4. “Shami is an Indian cricketer who has brought numerous victories to the country. Instead of questioning his personal choices and religious practices, respect his hard work and contributions. Before trolling, keep a little humanity in your heart.”

4. “Shami is an Indian cricketer who has brought numerous victories to the country. Instead of questioning his personal choices and religious practices, respect his hard work and contributions. Before trolling, keep a little humanity in your heart.”

5. “The Maulana of Bareilly....wants to turn Shami into a rigid fundamentalist like himself....I feel that not only has this player been insulted, but the Maulana has also insulted the country.....”

5. “The Maulana of Bareilly....wants to turn Shami into a rigid fundamentalist like himself....I feel that not only has this player been insulted, but the Maulana has also insulted the country.....”

6. “Bro Proved Country always First Religion Second”

6. “Bro Proved Country always First Religion Second”

7.” Proud Of Shami. National Duty First Then Mazhab”

7.” Proud Of Shami. National Duty First Then Mazhab”

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