Aamir Khan faces fatwa after marrying Gauri Spratt; cleric objects to interfaith marriage
Actor Aamir Khan has faced a fatwa from a Muslim cleric following his recent interfaith marriage to entrepreneur Gauri Spratt. The cleric claims the marriage violates Sharia law, though neither Khan nor his representatives have issued a response.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding interfaith marriage and religious authority in India, reflecting broader societal debates on personal law and cultural norms.
Aamir Khan has landed in controversy just days after marrying longtime partner Gauri Spratt, with a Muslim cleric objecting to their interfaith marriage and declaring it impermissible under his interpretation of Islamic law.The actor, who tied the knot with Gauri in an intimate registered ceremony on July 5, 2026, has not responded to the remarks. His team has also remained silent on the matter.Cleric objects to Aamir-Gauri marriageAccording to ANI, Maulana Ibrahim Hussain, the Shahi Chief Mufti of the Muslim Personal Darul Ifta, has issued a fatwa against Aamir Khan over his marriage to Gauri Spratt, saying it goes against Sharia because she is not a Muslim.In a video that has surfaced online, the cleric said, "Muslim mard ke liye, iman walon ke liye, gair Muslim se shaadi karna haraam hai."He further claimed that a Muslim man marrying a non-Muslim woman is committing a sin and said those who do…
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