In a recent incident in Rajasthan’s Banswara district, twelve members of the Tablighi Jamaat from Godhra, Gujarat, were detained by local police.
The action followed a complaint lodged on February 6 at the Bagidora Town police station, alleging that a group of 10-12 individuals had been roaming the streets for two days and engaging in illegal religious preaching, thereby disturbing public peace.
According to reports from the Rajasthani daily Patrika and other sources, the men were located behind a local mosque alley. Upon questioning, they identified themselves as members of the Tablighi Jamaat and stated that their purpose was to spread awareness about Islam in the village ahead of the upcoming Ramzan (Ramadan).
Authorities accused them of preaching without prior permission or notice and behaving aggressively toward police during the interaction.
The Tablighi Jamaat, known formally as the Society of Preachers, is a prominent transnational Sunni Islamic missionary movement.
Founded in 1926 by Maulana Muhammad Ilyas in India, it emphasizes strict adherence to the Quran and Sunnah through personal reform and outreach.
It remains one of the largest non-political, decentralized Muslim organizations globally, with millions of followers who participate in voluntary missionary tours called khurooj to invite others toward religious practice and piety.
After detention, the group was produced before a court, where they reportedly secured bail.
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