Days ahead of release of his movie Madaari, actor Irrfan Khan has courted controversy raising questions over Ramzan fast and Muslim festival of Muharram.

Irrfan's remarks have not gone too well among the Muslim clerics in Jaipur, the actor's hometown. City's top Islamic scholars have advised the Paan Singh Tomar actor to concentrate on his acting rather than making controversial remarks

WHAT DID IRRFAN SAY

Irrfan was in Jaipur for the promotion of film Madaari, which is set to hit the silver screen on July 15. Interacting with the media, the actor denounced the ritual of fasting during the ongoing month of Ramzan.

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"Rather than fasting during Ramzan, people should self-introspect. Animals are being slaughtered on the name of qurbaani during Muharram. We, Muslims, have made a mockery of Muharram. It is meant for mourning and what we do? Take out (tajiya) processions," he said.

MUSLIMS SHOULD SPEAK AGAINST ISLAMIC TERROR

Responding to a question, Irrfan also criticised Muslims for not speaking against terrorism. "Why Muslims are silent against the issue of terrorism. People should also question the politicians over this issue," he said.

CLERICS SLAM IRRFAN

Muslim clerics have slammed the actor over his controversial remarks. Maulana Abdul Wahid Khatri, state secretary of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Hind, advised him to concentrate on his film career rather than interfering in religious issues.

"It would be better if he concentrates on his film career and not make random statements about our religion. He is doing this just for the publicity of his upcoming movie," Khatri said.

"He should keep his mouth shut as he has no knowledge about the religion," said Sher Qazi Khalid Usmani, Jaipur's Shaher Qazi (chief jurist).

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