Mohammed Shami Ramadan Controversy:
During the semi-final match against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025, Mohammed Shami was seen drinking juice (energy drinks), which sparked outrage from Maulana in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The cleric criticized Shami for deliberately not observing the fast, which he labeled a sin and a violation of Sharia law.
On the other hand, the Chairman of the Islamic Center of India, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, defended Shami. Meanwhile, reactions from Shami's coach Badruddin Siddiqui and his elder brother Haseeb Shami surfaced, adding to the social media frenzy.
Some users on social media began to troll Shami, pitting him against Hashim Amla, who reportedly achieved a massive 311-run innings while fasting during Ramadan in 2012. These claims, however, turned out to be false.
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Bareilly Maulana Upset Over Shami Drinking Juice...
In Dubai, during the match against Australia, a video emerged showing Mohammed Shami drinking juice. He took 3 wickets for 48 runs against Australia, which raised concerns from the Maulana in Bareilly. National President of All India Muslim Counsel, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, issued a statement that Islam mandates fasting and called Shami a sinner for not observing it.
Although posts about Hashim Amla circulated widely, Amla himself clarified in an interview with
that he was traveling and thus did not fast during his record-breaking innings but intended to complete the missed fasts upon returning home.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi expressed disappointment in Shami's actions and advised compliance with Islamic rules. He emphasized the importance of duties prescribed by Allah alongside playing cricket.
During the India vs Australia semi-final in Dubai, a photo of Mohammed Shami consuming an energy drink went viral, leading Maulanas to criticize him for not fasting and advising him on religious responsibilities. Bareilly's Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi's statement came to light in this series of events.
Firangi Mahali Defends Shami, Citing National Duty...
The Chairman of the Islamic Center of India, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, commented on the controversy, stressing that Islam permits skipping fasts if on national duty or while traveling. Missed fasts can be completed upon returning home.
Denouncing such criticism as harmful to a player's mental state, Mahali highlighted Shami's national contribution, urging him to focus on his game and observe the missed fasts later.
Coach Advocates Loyalty to Nation Over All...
Mohammed Shami’s childhood coach, Badruddin Siddiqui, emphasized that there was no fault on Shami's part, rallying national support. For him, duty to country surpasses all, and religious obligations can be fulfilled subsequently.
He reinforced Islam's flexibility regarding fasting and supported Shami for prioritizing his national team commitments, stressing unity and patriotism over critique.
Sibling Support: Shami's Brother Weighs In...
Haseeb Shami, Mohammed Shami's brother, explained the demands of being a cricketer, particularly bowling, which makes fasting during Ramadan challenging. However, he noted Shami fulfills the fasts when not playing matches.
