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Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, Grand Mufti of India met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. During the meeting, they exchanged views on a wide range of issues. The Prime Minister noted the Grand Mufti’s commendable efforts to further social harmony, brotherhood, and improve education across the country.
In a post on X, Shri Modi said:
“Had a very good interaction with Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Sahab, Grand Mufti of India. We exchanged views on a wide range of issues. His efforts to further social harmony, brotherhood and improve education are noteworthy.”
Pertinently, the “Grand Mufti of India” is the Islamic authority in the country. His main role is to give opinions (fatwa) on Islamic legal matters and social affairs. The Grand Mufti is traditionally chosen from the Barelvi school of Sunni Islam.
The first Grand Mufti of India, Shah Fazle Rasool Badayuni was appointed by the final Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar. Badayuni was a Hanafi scholar who is believed to have deep knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence.
