Srinagar December 12 (KNS): Under the auspices of Jammu & Kashmir Anjuman-e-Shari Shian, the imams at all major Friday centres including Markazi Imambara Budgam, Qadeemi Imambara Hasanabad Srinagar, Imambara Yagipora Magam, Jamia Masjid Abi Guzar Srinagar, Imambara Gamdu Bandipora, and other places expressed deep concern in their Friday sermons over the apprehensions regarding harmful chemicals, especially nitrofurans, allegedly found in eggs circulating in the Valley.
According to a statement issued here reads that they termed it an extremely serious issue connected to public health, religious injunctions, and moral responsibility.
Hujjat-ul-Islam wal-Muslimeen Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi, President of Anjuman-e-Shari Shian, while delivering the Friday sermon at Markazi Imambara Budgam, referred to the Qur’anic verse “Eat of the pure things We have provided for you” and stated that in Islam, it is not enough for food to be merely halal rather, it must also be pure, safe, and wholesome.
He questioned whether the eggs currently available in the markets are free from harmful and prohibited chemicals, noting that according to modern research, such substances can cause cancer and damage to the cellular structure of the body.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He reminded the congregation that just a few months ago, a major scandal involving rotten meat had surfaced in the Valley. Even then, responsible authorities had announced strict action, yet no effective steps were taken in practice. Agha Sahib said that if silence is maintained over this issue as well, history will repeat itself.
Referring to the saying of the Prophet Muhammad ?, “Whoever deceives us is not from among us,” he emphasized that adulteration and playing with people’s health is a grave religious crime, and the silence of the authorities also amounts to a betrayal of trust.
Agha demanded that a free, transparent, and unbiased scientific examination of eggs across Jammu & Kashmir be conducted; the results of these tests be made public; and strict legal action be taken against anyone found guilty. He added that this issue is not merely the responsibility of the administration but a religious, moral, social, and human duty and negligence or delay can lead to a major tragedy.
In conclusion, Agha Sahib prayed that Allah protect us from all forms of forbidden, doubtful, and harmful food, and grant purity and blessings in our sustenance.(KNS)