Representation to M. A. Jinnah on Haj Film Controversy, Pilgrim Welfare, and Bombay Haj Committee Grievances

Sub title : Muslim Concerns Over Screening of Sacred Pilgrimage Scenes and Government Neglect of Statutory Haj Committee

Subject: M. A. Jinnah | Haj film controversy | Bombay Board of Film Censors | Sacred scenes prohibition

Date of publication: 1935

Language: English

Page: 7p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28543

Keyword: M. A. Jinnah -- Haj film controversy -- Mecca film ban -- Bombay Board of Film Censors | Haj Committee -- Pilgrim welfare -- Port Haj Committee -- Muslim religious sensitivities

Abstract: This collection comprises detailed representations addressed to M. A. Jinnah regarding multiple Haj-related grievances. The primary complaint concerns the Bombay Government’s authorization of the film "Mecca (Haj)" for public exhibition despite unanimous Muslim opposition, when the Haj Committee passed resolutions condemning any screening of sacred Haj scenes as forbidden in Islam. The representation cites earlier instances of unauthorized filming in Mecca and criticizes the government for bypassing the statutory Haj Committee.

Description: A comprehensive complaint to Jinnah detailing Muslim opposition to screening Haj pilgrimage scenes, government disregard for the statutory Haj Committee, and specific grievances on pilgrim taxation and welfare administration in Bombay. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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