Aamir Khan is facing direct backlash from religious authorities following his recent wedding. Maulana Chaudhary Ifrahim Hussain, the Shahi Chief Mufti of the Muslim Personal Darul Ifta, issued a formal decree condemning the actor. The cleric specifically targeted Khan’s interfaith union, stating that it violates Islamic law.
The religious leader issued a fatwa against Aamir Khan’s marriage to Gauri Spratt under Sharia law, according to a report by India Today, declaring the relationship “haraam.” Hussain further claimed that such marriages tarnish the broader image of Islam.
What We Know
- Khan tied the knot with Bengaluru-based beauty and wellness entrepreneur Gauri Spratt.
- The private ceremony took place on July 5.
- Spratt brings a son from a previous marriage into the new family dynamic.
The backlash centers entirely on the interfaith nature of the relationship. But this is familiar territory for the actor. He finalized the exact date of his civil marriage to Gauri Spratt under the Special Marriage Act on July 5, joining his past relationships with Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao as non-religious unions, a history detailed by Bollywood Bubble. He was married to Dutta from 1986 to 2002, and Rao from 2005 to 2021.
Khan and his representatives are staying quiet for now. They have not issued a public response to the cleric’s video, which continues to pull mixed reactions and intense debate across social media platforms.
He did, however, speak out recently about his family’s approach to religion. Addressing separate “love jihad” allegations before this current decree, Khan clarified that his family embraces interfaith relationships. He pointed out the distinct boundary he maintains in his personal life, noting that none of his wives have ever converted to Islam.
The Verdict
The decree adds a layer of public religious friction to Khan’s private life, but it is unlikely to change how the actor operates. He has spent decades navigating the intersection of his faith and his marriages without altering his family structure. Fans watching this controversy unfold can expect Khan to weather the criticism silently, exactly as he has done with his previous two marriages.