Is it permisible to chant "BANDE MATARAM" and also sing "BHARAT O BHAGYA BIDHATA" which are our national anthem and national song?
(Fatwa: 385/358=B/1430)
Vande Matram has some couplets containing beliefs against Islamic creed i.e. shirk (associating partner to Allah). The Indian land was depicted to be God and to be worshipped, this is against our creed of Tauheed (oneness of Allah). Therefore, Muslim children should avoid hymning it. We are ancient inhabitants of India, we love our country, but we do not worship it, Islam allows worshipping Allah alone, a Muslim worships none other than Allah.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) Knows Best
Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband
