Muslim cleric

Coup bid in Turkey could have been staged, says US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen

U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, whose followers Turkey blames for a failed coup, said on Saturday the attempted overthrow may have been staged, and he urged the Turkish people not to view military intervention in a positive light.

Jul 17, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

David Cameron apologises to imam for ISIS remark

Cameron was criticised last month after he accused London's newly elected mayor Sadiq Khan of sharing a platform with Suliman Gani, claiming the ex-imam was a supporter of the Islamic State.

May 12, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

Turkey detains 101 people linked to US-based Muslim cleric

Turkey's state-run news agency says police have detained 101 people suspected of having financial links to US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused of attempting to overthrow the government.

Apr 18, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Muslim cleric shot dead in Etah

A Muslim cleric was shot dead by four unidentified persons at a madrassa here allegedly over an old enmity, police said on Sunday.

Apr 03, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

Muslim personal law can't be subjected to scrutiny by Supreme Court: Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind

Powerful body of Muslim cleric, Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind on Friday opposed the Supreme Court decision to take up the matter relating to marriage and divorce rights of Muslim women.

Feb 06, 2016, 09:36 AM IST

Muslim cleric vows to behead anyone who speaks against Islam - Watch

A Muslim cleric stirred a controversy recently when he announced on live TV that he would behead any person who speaks against Islam.

Jan 07, 2016, 11:46 AM IST

Drunk UP policeman calls madrassa teacher 'terrorist', throws him out of train

In yet another example of police brutality and high-handedness, a madrassa teacher was thrashed by a drunk UP cop. Not only this, the cop also called the cleric a 'terrorist' as he was unable to show his identity card to prove his 'nationality'.

Dec 23, 2015, 13:45 PM IST