“The argument that Jamaat members are hiding, resisting detention is misplaced”

Tablighi Jamaat counsel FUZAIL AYYUBI spoke to MAIL TODAY’S Gulam Jeelani on the controversies surrounding the organisation and its congregation at the Nizamuddin markaz.

- Gulam Jeelani

Q. The Tablighi Jamaat has been accused of wilfully concealing COVID-19 cases at the Nizamuddin markaz and causing the spread of the virus. Does the Jamaat take moral responsibility for this?

A. It is unfortunate that infections spread because of the congregation at the markaz. But the whole movement is being projected in an unfair manner. It is on record that we followed the restrictions put in place since March 22, when the ‘Janta Curfew’ was observed. We have taken every step to act as prudent citizens of the country.

Q. By holding the congregation, did the Jamaat not flout the Delhi government’s order barring large gatherings?