‘Krishna Used To Offer Namaz’: Muslim Cleric Sparks Row, Seer Offers Rs 10 Lakh To ‘Chop Off His Tongue’

Published 17 July 2026 · local

‘Krishna Used To Offer Namaz’: Muslim Cleric Sparks Row, Seer Offers Rs 10 Lakh To ‘Chop Off His Tongue’ Published By, Last Updated: July 17

‘Krishna Used To Offer Namaz’: Muslim Cleric Sparks Row, Seer Offers Rs 10 Lakh To ‘Chop Off His Tongue’ Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 09:47 IST Following the outrage, members of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha lodged a complaint at Hazratganj Police Station, seeking legal action against the cleric. The controversy also prompted strong reactions from Hindu seers. Lord Krishna Namaz Row: A controversy erupted after a controversial video of cleric Maulana Jarjis Ansari allegedly claiming that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz five times a day went viral on social media, triggering protests by several Hindu organisations and leading to the registration of an FIR against him in Lucknow. The video, reportedly from a religious address delivered in Jharkhand on June 23, has resurfaced amid the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi- Eidgah Masjid dispute, drawing sharp criticism from Hindu seers and right-wing groups, who alleged that the remarks hurt religious sentiments and demanded the cleric’s arrest. As per the video shared on social media platforms, Ansari was seen citing Chapter 6, Verse 10 of the Bhagavad Gita and claimed that Lord Krishna himself offered prayers five times a day. He further asserted that if Hindus studied their scriptures closely, they would “start loving Islam", claiming that Islam was a universal faith preached not only by Prophet Muhammad but also by Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.

However, the accepted translation of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 10 speaks about meditation, self-discipline and detachment from worldly desires. The verse makes no reference to Islam, namaz or offering prayers five times a day. Following the outrage, members of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha lodged a complaint at Hazratganj Police Station, seeking legal action against the cleric. Police have registered an FIR against Ansari and said the matter is under investigation. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: An FIR has been registered at Hazratganj Police Station against Maulana Jarjis Ansari over a viral video in which he claimed that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz. pic.twitter.com/novB4BCISn— IANS (@ians_india) July 16, 2026 The controversy also prompted strong reactions from Hindu seers. Ayodhya-based Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das accused the cleric of misinterpreting the Bhagavad Gita and announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for anyone who “cuts off" Ansari’s tongue, alleging that the remarks had deeply hurt the religious sentiments of Lord Krishna’s devotees. “Whoever cuts off his tongue will be rewarded with ₹10 lakh. He has hurt the religious sentiments of Lord Krishna’s devotees. He does not know even a single word of Sanskrit and is misinterpreting verses from the Bhagavad Gita…" he said as quoted by news agency IANS. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: On a viral video in which Maulana Jarjis Ansari allegedly claimed that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das says, “A Maulana has claimed that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz.