Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Controversial Debate: Mufti Shamail Nadwi vs. Javed Akhtar
Mufti Shamail Nadwi, an Islamic scholar, recently debated Javed Akhtar, a famous poet, about whether God exists.
The debate happened in New Delhi and was very popular, with many people watching and discussing it online.
Nadwi argued that science can't prove or disprove God's existence and used philosophy to support his beliefs.
Akhtar, on the other hand, questioned the durability of religious beliefs and the idea of an all-powerful God allowing suffering.
Nadwi has been controversial before, promoting ideas like the 'Bhagwa Love Trap,' which warns Muslim women against marrying non-Muslims, and claiming that Islam is the only true religion.
His speeches often include provocative and supremacist statements, which have raised concerns about promoting intolerance and hostility.
Mufti Shamail Nadwi debated Javed Akhtar on the existence of God at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on 20th December.
Nadwi argued that science cannot prove or disprove God's existence and used the 'contingency argument' to support his beliefs.
Akhtar questioned the durability of religious beliefs and the idea of an all-powerful God allowing suffering.
Nadwi has promoted controversial theories like the 'Bhagwa Love Trap' and made supremacist claims about Islam.
His speeches often include provocative statements that risk radicalizing audiences and promoting intolerance.
- Who
- Mufti Shamail Nadwi, an Islamic scholar and online preacher, and Javed Akhtar, a veteran poet and lyricist.
- What
- A public debate on the existence of God, followed by controversy over Nadwi's past statements and beliefs.
- When
- The debate took place on 20th December, with ongoing discussions and controversies afterward.
- Where
- The debate was held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The debate was intended as an intellectual exchange on the existence of God, but it highlighted ideological divides and controversies surrounding Nadwi's views.
- Name
- Mufti Shamail Ahmad Abdullah Nadwi
- Occupation
- Islamic Scholar and Online Preacher
- Debate Topic
- Does God Exist?
- Debate Location
- Constitution Club, New Delhi
- Debate Date
- 20th December
- Controversial Theories
- Bhagwa Love Trap, Islam Supremacy
- Academic Affiliation
- Doctoral Researcher at International Islamic University Malaysia
