Mohammad Kaif, former Indian Cricketer was at the receiving end of a backlash from hardliners on social media once again. Kaif has been trolled before too for his stand on various issues.
The UP cricketer, who received criticism in the past for posting pictures of him playing chess and doing Surya Namaskar, faced the backlash this time for celebrating Christmas with his family.
On the eve of Christmas, Mohammad Kaif had posted on his official Facebook and Twitter accounts pictures of Christmas celebrations with his wife and children. “Merry Christmas! May there be peace and love,” read the cricketer’s post containing pictures.
“Merry Christmas ! May there be love and peace. pic.twitter.com/DnZ2g7VTno
Upset by Kaif’s photo, some of his followers trolled him for allegedly defying the traditions of Islam.Just after Kaif’s posts appear online, a section of net users started trolling him saying he should not be celebrating a festival that is considered haram (not legal) in the Islam.
Some warned Kaif against the wrath of Allah for celebrating the festival while some even went on to curse him to die.
Moula ki Khasam Tu Badi Zillat Se Marega Fail Cricketer Off All Formats.
— Mohd Fasiuddin (@MohdFasiuddin10) December 25, 2017
Some people, though, came in the support of Kaif too and appreciated him saying such gestures were necessary to ensure communal harmony in the society.
Wish you too Merry Christmas…..I know you are one of them..but believe me if we celebrate all festive it's too good….it's not only to distribute gifts but to take out time for ourselves and our family ….I love you as Human and your thoughts. @sachin_rt @YUVSTRONG12 Merry Xm
— Manoj Kumar (@Manoj1418) December 25, 2017
Mohammad Kaif is not alone when it comes to facing the ire of hardliners on social media. Cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mohammed Shami have also faced severe criticisms for their posts in the past.
