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"We have registered an FIR against Shah Rukh Khan after we received an application from an advocate who alleged that the actor made some statements hurting the sentiments of Muslims," said senior police inspector of Bandra police station, Prakash George.
The complaint was registered against Shah Rukh and the publisher of the magazine in which the purported remarks were published.
Complainant Khalid Babu Querishi alleged that in the July issue of the ‘Time and Style’ magazine, Shah Rukh had used objectionable language against the Prophet which is unacceptable," George said.
The case was registered under section 295-a (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious sentiments) and 34 (acts done by several persons with common interest) of IPC.
In a message, the actor who is currently abroad shooting for Karan Johar's "My Name is Khan", said that there is no more important figure in history than Prophet Mohammad. "Being a Muslim and standing up for the tenets of Islam is my most important agenda," he said.
The actor's response came a day after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against him.
Referring to protests on the issue, Shah Rukh said, "If they have seen my interviews about Islam and the Prophet, they should know that it is a writing error and not a thought or view I believe in."
He said, "for all practical purposes... Prophet Mohammad is the most important positive figure in Islam". Khan's statement will be recorded on his return from the US.
SRK effigy beaten with shoes
A large number of protesters put a garland of shoes round an effigy of film star, Shah Rukh Khan here to protest against his alleged "derogatory" remarks against Prophet Mohammed.
The protestors, gathered at Jehangirabad square after Friday prayers, beat up Shah Rukh's effigy with footwear to vent their anger with film star.
Later, they dispersed peacefully at the end of the protest which lasted about 30 minutes.
Shah Rukh in an interview to a magazine compared Prophet Mohammed with Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill.


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These demonstrating demons should be whipped, lashed and jailed. Shah Rukh is a decent person and has dome nothing wrong.
What else do Muslims know apart from taking out fatwas
I am amazed by the views expressed by Mr. Reddy. He projects Islam as most intolerent religion. It seems Mr. Reddy lacks knowledge of history. Let me say one thing to him, if at all what he expresses is true; then Mr. Reddy himself would not have been Mr. Reddy, and he himself is the symbol of Islam's intolerence and inclusive nature. Muslims ruled the subcontinent for eight centuries, and today we proudly have 80 crores hindus in India. I think this is the biggest proof of what Islam is. Like wise, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and many more countries which are under muslim rule enjoys a 12-15% christian population among them, and they are happily living for centuries. And finally, Mr. Reddy misquotes Quran and Hadith. Turning to Sharukh khan, its immeterial to muslims what sharukh says and what sharukh thinks about Islam and the Prophet.
This is precisely the kind of attitude which made Islam the most intolerant religion in the world. If ever this world gets destroyed it would be because of Islam. I wonder why do they think about their religion 24 hours, 4 weeks, and 365 days. If they don't mend their ways they will pay the price for their intolerance. Though I'm a non-Muslim I read Koran and Shahi Bukhari(Hadith). While I was reading those books I felt as if i was being taken to the middle ages where goons would go on killing spree and lusty men with multiple wives treating women as their products. Prophet Mohammad himself married Aiyesha at the age of nine and not only that, he even lusted his own daughter-in-law and married her. There are innumerable references to jihad and Islamic scriptures are full of violence, and exploitation of women.In any Muslim country if there are any non Muslims they kill them, otherwise they fight among themselves and die to satisfy their thirst for blood. for them religion is real opium
Being a muslim he cannot use just our prophets name along with that he has to add Sallalu Alaiwa Sallam (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him)after our prophets name. Being a muslim that too well known star of world he should use the opportunity to appreciate islam.I think he has taken our prophet for granted, that he should not do it for the sake of entire mankind.
Anyone is free to take a mick out of Ram or Krishn, but no one is allowed to even speak about Muhammad. Are these not double standards?
So much hue and cry about SRK's alleged comments on Prophet Mohamed. A case is even filed. But what about the DMK and the DK which have been doing anti Hindu probaganda for the past sixty years. So many cases were filed against the big mouthed Karunanithi for casting aspersions on Hinduism and Hindu gods. He even said Lord Rama was a drunkard . All cases filed against such remarks were rejected by courts, while cases against blaspheming Islam are immediately taken up. why this partisan attitude even by courts. Is the relevant section IPC does not apply to Hindus?. Or is it because the judges are afraid of taking action against karunanithi. The judges reside in Greenways road, Chennai where the ministers also reside. Being surrounded by these persons, they are worried about their personal safety. Or is it because the judges are recommended by the politicians while being appointed. All right thinking and self respecting Hindus should think about this, if not the biased media.
SRK likes to be in media always to show himself "I am King Khan" whether it is his films or controversial statements.But he was out of the scene for a long time after IPL..He knows how to draw attention of the people..First he made a comment against Gavaskar during IPL n now on the Prophet (pbuh).He is a true drama baaz...those who are his fans are not even matured enough..How a Top class magazine make a printing mistake...
Q: Can you travel to a station just ahead of the station for which you actually bought the ticket? Trapped. Huh? Have u given the right to ur son to dare speak on ur face, u being the guardian of ur home, head of family.(Forget US where a son sues his pops for reprimanding him.)If ur ans is yes,its for sure UR heading 4 trouble.This is but a natural system where u follow basic guideline which every 1 agrees is correct(ur ex of Iran)
Collectively these few names who started the religious movements in different part of the worlds are our heritage, our light posts, out elders...none is better than the other, their contribution is unique.But for God sake why few people simply get brain damage and become hysterical over these historical figures.And now the fire against Shah Rukh Khan,this man is very consistant in his approach, creates perfect balance between the religions.
Can an Indian muslim or pakisthan muslim become an Saudi emperor or the guardian of the holy mecca? But in India Ms.Mayawathi has become a chief minister, Mr. Balkrishnana has become chief justice, Ms Meira kumari the speaker based on their ability.Look at Iran the Islamic fundamentalists unilaterally rigged the poll and declared loser the victor and then slapped a universal ban on free speech, media and their own muslim brothers.The poor pakisthanis and afghans are in desperate poverty and have to take up arms and are experiencing the ill effects of the religion. The price this afghans and pakis paid for being loyal. While the rich arabs THE GUARDIANS are enjoying the freedom in the western nations. Muslims of indian subcontinent including pakis are discriminated in middle east, there is reservation for local arabs and after the Holy pilgrim the people from indian subcontinent cannot even stay a day extra.There is no democracy, freedom of speech or religion which we all take for grant
Shahruhk Khan has the brains of a dinosaur. Prophet Mohammad's legacy and historic importance is commented on by scholars who use emperical and historical information. Sharukh is talking without any indepth knowledge and understanding. Only bigots and idiots do that. I guess it is one way of gaining publicity when his career is in the dump.
It is time we show restrain and stop reacting to comments which are or may be derogatory and hurting religious sentiments. All religions claim to be tolernant and claim to promote peace and harmony than why be intolerant? Good sense must prevail to ignore them and avoid reasons which can cause conflicts because they give space to exploitation or to play politics and disturbs social harmony and impedes progress. We must rise above pettiness and compete equally to avail opportunities with one's own religious values. The religion is not the ritual but a discipline to conduct life-individual and social.This needs to be transpired to our young generation who awaits a bright future; let them not be confused.
I think sharuk khan is one of the better and good exaple of muslim community. so these so called religious leader should backoff.
this is the magazine error not SRK comment.he replied on the Q about the impressive figure in the history as follow"the most impressive figure is the Prophet Mohammed..Napoleon
Islam is a facist religion, since it cannot tolerate freedom of speech.Like the other Abhramic faith, it is a God monopolozing religion. Rational thought processes make it evident that all theologies that seek to monopolize God are obviously false and human made and have historicaly prooven to be one of prime causes of human intolerance and suffering.
How many people read what Shah Rukh actually said? Maybe he meant something else. He is a successful man with better things to do than hurt people.It is fashionable to get ''hurt'' at everything nowadays. This tendency transcends religion, of course. What a waste of time fighting over something which might not even exist. Who has seen god? Then why fight over it. The average uneducated idiot who forms the bulk of the masses gets inflamed by this new excuse to hate. Hate leads to catharsis. So is religion nothing more than an excuse to hate someone and feel good about it? Increasingly so. Goodbye days of mysticism and spirituality. Welcome to the era of gun toting zealots and blood thirsty mob religion. At the end of the day, most of the "followers" do not even know why they believe in their "faiths". What foundation does it have? If god existed, would he be really so narrow minded as to want followers to go and dictate to others how to lead their live? Wake up people!
its a fact that the ideology of prophet mohammad is promoting violence in the world. so what wrong did SRK said
Shah Rukh Khan is a great communicator,and there is no way there was an error. He should be honest and apologize instead of calling it an error! Indians are not naive.
It is likely that the Prophet would not have been as hurt about Shahrukh's purported comments as his followers. After all, the Prophet was a great man. His followers today unfortunately lack his qualities.
Shah Rukh Khan, being a celebrity is a soft target. It is totally unacceptable what he said, if he said against the Prophet (P.B.U.H). However, to me he is neither a religious scholar nor a saint. His words do not carry any weight. The best option is to ignore the whole issue. Why to give so much currency to what he said if, he said? Now he is denying that statement and claims that they were not his words. Let the matter close. Every time someone says something against the established thoughts or persons, a band of religious vigilante gird up their loin to fight in the name of Islam. Every one can question the authenticity of public figures and their actions. As their message is supposed to be Universal so is their profile. They weren't the property of any specific religion. Let the people analyze their lives and make comments. Use your pen and your genius to contradict the opinions inimical to your's. It would be the better service of religion than burning effigies of Notanki Walas.
Why you all criticize Islam??Don't you see what's happening near Tirupathi, Kashi, Puri?If you are a true Hindu, go and look by yourself and work to erdicate AIDS near famous pligrim centres.Why don't you open your mouth against SATHI?Why not you preach equality and make a Dalit as Shankaracharya?
It is not a good taste to comment harshly on the Prophet Mohammed who has a billion plus followers. But Khan 's comments are true as evidenced by the past events since the inception of Islam. Khan does not have to retrack back, but he does not want a Salman Rushdie's fate.India has a lot of intolerant people.
There is no one comparable to Prophet Mohammed (SAS) in History. If it is like Shahrukh says, writing mistake, we should forgive him. He must understand and read about Islam and Prophet more. Buning Effigy , Pelting stone , beating up on shoe is not Islamic way.
islam isalam and christianity are religions spread by force-by sword,money and gun unlike religions originating in india. go read some world history books n then make comments. intolerance is the trademark of islam and the strands of christianity practised in india. BJP IS NOT A RELIGION why make such laugable comments.