New Delhi, March 29 -- Bollywood actor Salman Khan is in a soup with the All India Muslim Jamaat all because he wore a limited-edition 'Ram Edition' watch, which is intended to promote the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.

The Muslim actor has allegedly violated Shariat, Islamic law, because of the 'Ram Edition' watch he wore during the promotion of his upcoming film Sikandar.

The 'Ram Edition' watch features a sleek gold dial with intricate engravings tied to the Ram Janmabhoomi and a saffron strap. The dial and bezel also have inscriptions of Hindu Gods.

In a press statement issued on Friday, Barelvi cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi declared Salman Khan wearing a 'Ram Edition' watch as "haram" (forbidden in Islam).

The Maulana, who...