Aamir Khan faces fatwa after marrying Gauri Spratt; cleric objects to interfaith marriage

Aamir Khan has landed in controversy just days after marrying longtime partner Gauri Spratt, with a Muslim cleric objecting to their interfaith marriage and declaring it impermissible under his interpretation of Islamic law.The actor, who tied the knot with Gauri in an intimate registered ceremony on July 5, 2026, has not responded to the remarks. His team has also remained silent on the matter.Cleric objects to Aamir-Gauri marriageAccording to ANI, Maulana Ibrahim Hussain, the Shahi Chief Mufti of the Muslim Personal Darul Ifta, has issued a fatwa against Aamir Khan over his marriage to Gauri Spratt, saying it goes against Sharia because she is not a Muslim.In a video that has surfaced online, the cleric said, "Muslim mard ke liye, iman walon ke liye, gair Muslim se shaadi karna haraam hai."He further claimed that a Muslim man marrying a non-Muslim woman is committing a sin and said those who do not accept it as sinful would ultimately be answerable to Allah.Comments on multiple marriagesThe Maulana also commented on the practice of marrying, divorcing and remarrying, saying it is not justified if a person cannot fulfil the responsibilities of each marriage fairly.Referring to Aamir Khan, he said, "This question is about film actor Aamir Khan. He has recently entered into a third marriage with a non-Muslim woman. In connection with that, we have also seen protests taking place in society..."Neither Aamir Khan nor his representatives have commented on the cleric's remarks or the reported fatwa.Aamir Khan's third marriageAamir Khan married Gauri Spratt, a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur in the beauty and wellness industry, in a private registered ceremony under the Special Marriage Act on July 5. Gauri has a son from her previous marriage.Before marrying Gauri, Aamir was married to Reena Dutta, with whom he shares two children, Junaid Khan and Ira Khan. The couple divorced in 2002 after 16 years of marriage.He later married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005. They welcomed their son, Azad Rao Khan, through surrogacy in 2011 before announcing their separation in 2021.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!