July 16, 2025

Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, also known as Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar, recently intervened to postpone the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen. As India's Grand Mufti, he utilized Islamic legal norms such as diyāh to secure the deferment through diplomatic and religious channels. Learn more about his background, religious affiliations, and the ongoing efforts to obtain clemency for Nimisha Priya.

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