Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Bihar Governor Criticizes Jihad Remarks by Jamiat Chief
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan recently spoke out against comments made by Maulana Mahmood Madni, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind.
Madni had talked about jihad in a way that Khan found problematic.
Khan said that teaching children to fight people of other religions if they don't convert is wrong and will cause fear.
He explained that jihad in Islamic teachings is about fighting persecution, not forcing religion on others.
Khan believes Madni's words are creating unnecessary tension.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan criticized Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madni's remarks on jihad.
Khan stated that Madni's comments are unwarranted and create insecurity.
Madni's speech suggested that people of other religions should be invited to convert to Islam or be fought.
Khan clarified that the true meaning of jihad is to fight against persecution, not to force religious conversion.
The controversy arose during the Rashtriya Ekta Yatra event in Narmada district, Gujarat.
- Who
- Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madni
- What
- Controversy over remarks on jihad and religious teachings
- When
- Days after Madni's remarks, during the Rashtriya Ekta Yatra
- Where
- Narmada district, Gujarat
- Why
- Khan criticized Madni's comments for creating insecurity and promoting a divisive interpretation of jihad
- Controversial Figure
- Maulana Mahmood Madni
- Critic
- Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan
- Event
- Rashtriya Ekta Yatra
- Location
- Narmada district, Gujarat
- Issue
- Interpretation of Jihad in Islamic teachings