A video from the Kareli area of Prayagraj is circulating widely on social media, showing a group of Hindu men walking over two flags deliberately pasted onto a public road—one being the Saudi Arabian flag and the other the national flag of Pakistan.
The Saudi flag prominently displays the Kalima or Shahadah, the Islamic declaration of faith, which holds religious significance for Muslims.
The act, seen as a targeted provocation, has drawn widespread condemnation from Muslim communities, religious scholars, and civil society members. In the footage, individuals can be seen intentionally stepping on the flags while others film and observe.
The Kalima, or Shahadah, translates to: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
This statement is the most sacred expression in Islam—it is the first pillar of the religion and the foundation of a Muslim’s belief system. Uttering the Kalima sincerely is what makes one a Muslim; it is recited during daily prayers, in sermons, at birth, and at death.
For Muslims, any form of disrespect toward the Kalima is not just offensive—it is spiritually injurious and deeply painful.
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The issue does not lie with individuals who harbour hatred towards Muslims and anything related to Islam. The real problem stems from Saudi Arabia, which has not updated its national flag that features the Shahada. Why should a non-Muslim be compelled to respect the flag of Saudi Arabia? It is required for Muslims around the world to honour this flag, even if they have strong objections to its rulers or the people. It is distressing to witness the dishonouring of the Saudi national flag because Muslims are spiritually connected with the Shahada. The Saudi government should have changed the flag long ago by removing the Shahada and the sword. While the flag may have held significant traditional and cultural meaning when Islam was first preached, the current circumstances have evolved quite differently. There is growing opposition against Islam and Muslims, orchestrated by those opposed to the faith. Today, when the Muslim community is unable to respond effectively to these challenges, it would be wise for the flag to be devoid of any Quranic verses or the Shahada to honour the sensitivities of all Muslims and to ensure that at least their sentiments are not hurt due to the criminal activities of the non Muslims and their supporters. We have nothing but to show restraint to avoid tension and persecution.