Muslims protest across India against registration of case for writing “I Love Muhammad” (SAW)
New Delhi: Anger and resentment are growing among Muslims against the registration of a case for putting up banners of “I Love Muhammad” (SAW) on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) in Kanpur, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which was expressed through protests in various cities of the country after Friday prayers.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the protesting Muslims were carrying banners and placards of “I Love Muhammad” (SAW. The protesters said if expressing love for their Prophet (SAW) is a crime, then every Muslim in India considers committing this crime a blessing for himself.
Along with the protests, Muslims were also seen active on social media and shared posts of “I Love Muhammad” (SAW). The protesters have demanded the withdrawal of the cases registered in Kanpur.
Protests were held in Kanpur, Agra, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Parbhani, Burhanpur, Jharkhand and other places.
A large number of Muslims took out a procession in Sharda Nagar against the registration of cases in Kanpur. The protesters were carrying banners and placards saying “I Love Muhammad”. They demanded that the police withdraw the FIR.
During the procession of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal in the Syednagar area of Kanpur, some people put up banners saying “I Love Muhammad”. A Hindu leader complained to the police, calling it a new tradition, and surprisingly, the police registered an FIR against the Muslims. Since then, there have been continuous protests.
After Friday prayers at the Shahi Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, a large number of people gathered in the courtyard of the mosque and protested, calling the registration of the FIR a violation of religious freedom. Satya Pal, Vice President of the Agra unit of the Bhim Army, and other officials were also present in this protest by the Muslims.
Meanwhile, people in Telangana’s capital Hyderabad also protested after prayers. They held banners that read “I Love Muhammad”. The protesters announced that if an FIR is registered for expressing love for the Prophet, they are ready for it.
In many cities of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Jharkhand, lovers of the Prophet also raised their voices of protest against the action of the Kanpur police.
Everywhere, people were holding banners and placards saying “I Love Muhammad” (SAW). Many users on social media shared the post “I Love Muhammad” and said that expressing love for the Prophet is the right of every Muslim and the FIR should be immediately withdrawn.
The hashtag “I Love Muhammad” (SAW) was trending on X (formerly Twitter) throughout the day and thousands of people expressed solidarity by writing the same phrase in their profiles and posts.
