News for 'Darul Uloom'

Nadwa Darul Uloom officials booked over foreigner stay rules violation

Nadwa Darul Uloom officials booked over foreigner stay rules violation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

According to the police, a Philippine national stayed at the Nadwa Darul Uloom hostel, but no information about his stay was shared with the local police.

Darul Uloom Deoband lifts ban on entry of women

Darul Uloom Deoband lifts ban on entry of women

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Women will have to wear hijab and have to be accompanied by a family member to enter the campus, according to the rules that came into effect on Friday.

No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Ashraf Usmani, a spokesperson of Darul Uloom Deoband, described the step as being taken under the direction of the institution's 'Mohtamim' (head) Abul Qasim Nomani.

Darul Uloom delegation meets PM, discuss terror

Darul Uloom delegation meets PM, discuss terror

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The delegation led by Darul Uloom Deoband Vice Chancellor, Abul Qasim Nomani, presented a memorandum to the PM, highlighting some key demands like annulling the Central Madrassa Board proposal and exemption of Muslim mosques and educational and religious institutions from direct taxes code, among others, the representatives said.

Fight against terror to continue: Darul Uloom

Fight against terror to continue: Darul Uloom

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom on Monday said it would continue to fight against terrorism in the country and its recent edict on the menace has no underlying meaning. "Muslim clerics will continue to fight against terrorism in the country," Darul Uloom's deputy vice- chancellor Maulana Usman said.

Can't withdraw fatwa on Vande Mataram: Darul Uloom

Can't withdraw fatwa on Vande Mataram: Darul Uloom

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Days after a top Muslim body passed a resolution asking the community members not to recite 'Vande Mataram', a prominent Islamic organisation which had issued 'fatwa' against the national song in 2006, on Monday said the edict cannot be withdrawn.

Darul Uloom Deoband against legalising gay sex

Darul Uloom Deoband against legalising gay sex

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

A leading Islamic seminary on Monday opposed Centre's move to repeal a controversial section of the penal law which criminalises homosexuality, saying unnatural sex is against the tenets of Islam.

Jeans not appropriate, says Darul Uloom fatwa

Jeans not appropriate, says Darul Uloom fatwa

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has said that wearing jeans or other tight-fitting clothes is not appropriate as per religious beliefs. In a posting on Tuesday, the seminary said wearing 'skin-tight' dresses is 'not lawful' and that clothes should be 'loose and simple'. In another controversial observation, it said a couple should first seek the opinion of a hakim or Unani practitioner before using contraceptives if needed for medical reasons.

Respect verdict on Ayodhya, says Darul Uloom

Respect verdict on Ayodhya, says Darul Uloom

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

"We have full confidence in the judicial system of the country. We appeal to the people to respect the verdict of the court and maintain peace and communal harmony in the country," the seminary's deputy vice-chancellor Maulana Abdul Khalique Madrasi said

Acting in movies un-Islamic: Darul Uloom Deoband

Acting in movies un-Islamic: Darul Uloom Deoband

Rediff.com2 May 2010

What is the religious sanction behind a fatwa and how does the fatwa-issuing cleric ensure that the ruling is enforced? This is the question that arose when the country's oldest Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband recently issued a fatwa (religious edict) decrying modelling and acting by women as "unislamic" and a "serious offence" under Shariat Law.

Avoid cow slaughter on Id, says Darul Uloom

Avoid cow slaughter on Id, says Darul Uloom

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Maulana Abdul Khalique said guidlines in "ahkame idul zuah (concept of sacrifice), an instruction book brought out by the seminary, say that Muslims should avoid slaughtering cows where ever it is banned."

SC serves notice to Centre, AIMPLB, Darul Uloom

SC serves notice to Centre, AIMPLB, Darul Uloom

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Alarmed by a petition pointing out a parallel Islamic judiciary for handling "Imrana" type cases, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the central government, All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Islamic seminary Darul Uloom.

A fatwa is not an order, says Darul Uloom

A fatwa is not an order, says Darul Uloom

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

A fatwa is not an order but a guidance of principle and any one can abide by it or ignore it, in-charge of the fatwa department of the seminary Mufti Habibur Rehman told media persons on Friday evening.

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The district officials named 306 other unrecognized Islamic education institutions in their report as illegal.

Darul Uloom VC in line of fire over Modi remarks

Darul Uloom VC in line of fire over Modi remarks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

A group of protesters, who were raising slogans against VC Maulana Ghulam Mohammed Vastanvi, disrupted classes and closed the main gate on Sunday evening, they said, adding two students were injured in the melee.

Taliban FM visits Deoband, vows stronger ties with India

Taliban FM visits Deoband, vows stronger ties with India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi expressed confidence in stronger India-Afghanistan ties following a visit to Darul Uloom Deoband, thanking the people for their warm welcome and indicating plans to send new diplomats to India.

No bar on women scribes during Muttaqi visit: Deoband

No bar on women scribes during Muttaqi visit: Deoband

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Darul Uloom Deoband refutes claims of barring women journalists from covering Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit, following controversy over their absence at a press conference in Delhi.

Fatwa against chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' issued by Darul Uloom Deoband

Fatwa against chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' issued by Darul Uloom Deoband

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The Darul Ifta, the fatwa department of the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom of Deoband, has issued a fatwa against the chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Muttaqi's Agra trip called off amid escalating Afghan-Pak tensions

Muttaqi's Agra trip called off amid escalating Afghan-Pak tensions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The scheduled visit of Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Agra has been cancelled. The cancellation was confirmed by officials, though no reason was provided. Muttaqi is currently on a six-day trip to India, the first such visit by a senior Taliban minister in four years.

'Bharat mata' chant issue: BJP, Sena hit out at Darul Uloom

'Bharat mata' chant issue: BJP, Sena hit out at Darul Uloom

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The BJP said moderate and liberal Muslims take pride in raising nationalist slogans like this but hardliners with medieval beliefs raise such issues for their own sectarian interests.

'Hang my head in shame': Javed Akhtar on 'reception' given to Taliban min in India

'Hang my head in shame': Javed Akhtar on 'reception' given to Taliban min in India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'I hang my head in shame when I see the kind of respect and reception that has been given to the representative of the world's worst terrorist group Taliban, by those who beat the pulpit against all kinds of terrorists'

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Developing relations with the Taliban is needed, but plunging headlong into Afghanistan without due thought will be akin to the rooster entering a KFC outlet, warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

Afghan foreign minister in India, to meet Jaishankar, Doval

Afghan foreign minister in India, to meet Jaishankar, Doval

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi for a six-day visit, marking the first high-level trip from Kabul since the Taliban's takeover. He is scheduled to meet with Indian officials to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

Deoband bans students from learning English, gets notice

Deoband bans students from learning English, gets notice

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In the statement issued on Thursday, the commission said the violation of any order or directive of the commission is a punishable offence under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code.

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Security measures were heightened across Uttar Pradesh following a car blast in Delhi. Anti-terror agencies and police conducted searches in multiple cities, including Lucknow, in response to the incident.

Darul Ulum issues fatwa against beauty parlours

Darul Ulum issues fatwa against beauty parlours

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Islamic seminary Darul Ulum Deoband has issued a fatwa against beauty parlours, saying running such a place is against Shariat law. The fatwa was issued in response to a question posed before the Darul Uloom, asking whether the profession of running beauty parlours by Muslim women is justified by the law according to the Shariat. The fatwa said Muslim women are not permitted to practice this profession under Shariat.

Islamic seminary makes police verification must for admission

Islamic seminary makes police verification must for admission

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Islamic educational institution Darul Uloom Deoband has made this year's admission process more stringent by making police verification of the documents submitted by the applicants mandatory, the institute's management said on Friday.

Sharing girl's photo for marriage not allowed: Darul

Sharing girl's photo for marriage not allowed: Darul

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has said that providing the photograph of a girl to the boy's family for marriage purpose is not allowed under Islamic law. In a fatwa issued on Wednesday, the seminary said providing the photo of a girl to the boy's family is against Shariat law.

HC stays release of 'Udaipur Files' movie amid pleas for permanent ban

HC stays release of 'Udaipur Files' movie amid pleas for permanent ban

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has stayed the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files' amid concerns that it could promote communal disharmony. The court has directed petitioners to approach the central government with their grievances, and the stay will remain in effect until the government decides on the matter.

Vastanvi loses post as Deoband VC

Vastanvi loses post as Deoband VC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

A few words of praise for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi have eventually cost Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi his coveted job as vice chancellor of Darul Uloom, Deoband, widely recognised as India's leading Islamic seminary.

What the Deoband controversy is all about

What the Deoband controversy is all about

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Sahim Salim travels to Deoband in Uttar Pradesh to find answers to some of the questions that have sharply divided the Darul Uloom seminary

Muslims won't mind if Modi is elected PM: Ex-Darul chief

Muslims won't mind if Modi is elected PM: Ex-Darul chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Former vice chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband,Ghulam Muhammad Vastanvi on Monday said that Muslims should not have any problems if the people of the country elect Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime minister.

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'During the 5-day visit, Amir Khan Muttaqi would have, conceivably, bumped into our powerful security agencies one way or another and some interaction would have ensued, which, in turn, can lead to future dealings.' 'Indeed, this will be the one crucial template of the Indo-Afghan relationship that Pakistan will be monitoring closely,' points Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Whoever praises Narendra Modi is cruel and brutal'

'Whoever praises Narendra Modi is cruel and brutal'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, the new vice-chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband tells Gyan Varma that he never praised Narendra Modi

Muslim body supports fatwa against Vande Mataram

Muslim body supports fatwa against Vande Mataram

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A top Muslim body on Tuesday asked members of the community not to recite Vande Mataram and supported seminary Darul Uloom's edict that opposes any prayer involving the song. "The fatwa of Darul Uloom (opposing the recitation of Vande Mataram) is correct," stated one of the 25 resolutions passed by the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind on Tuesday, at its 30th general session in Deoband, in the presence of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram. Darul Uloom' had issued the edict in 2006.

UP rape victim to abide by Deoband fatwa

UP rape victim to abide by Deoband fatwa

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

The rape case made headlines as a local community panchayat passed a verdict that the woman should treat her husband as her son, triggering outrage among women activists.

BJP demands ban on Vastanvi from entering Gujarat

BJP demands ban on Vastanvi from entering Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Gujarat's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission seeking to bar ousted Vice-Chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi from entering the state following his allegedly provocative utterances against Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

After blood donation, firecrackers and even starlet Veena Malik, India's very own fatwa factory, Darul Uloom in Deoband has issued a new decree that terms "photography as unlawful and a sin".

Muslim women working as receptionist un-Islamic: Deoband

Muslim women working as receptionist un-Islamic: Deoband

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa against the appointment of Muslim women as receptionists, calling it illegal and against Sharia law. The fatwa was issued after a query on November 29 from a Pakistan-based company, asking if it could appoint a Muslim woman as a receptionist.

Lucknow: Fatwa issued against female foeticide

Lucknow: Fatwa issued against female foeticide

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Alarmed by the latest census report confirming a steep fall in the male-female ratio in Uttar Pradesh a prominent maulana from a Lucknow's oldest Islamic seminary -- Darul Uloom Firangi Mahal -- on Wednesday issued a fatwa against abortion of the female child.