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The now-deleted post sparked a massive backlash that prompted Ali to issue an apology. (File) Singer Lucky Ali sparked controversy after his Facebook post claiming the word 'Brahman' was derived from 'Abram' drew criticism from social media users on Tuesday. The now-deleted post sparked a massive backlash that led Ali to issue an apology just days after posting it.
"The name 'Brahman' comes from 'Brahma' which comes from 'Abram'... which comes from Abraham or Ibrahim... The Brahmins are a line of Ibrahim. Alaihisalam... The Father of all Nations... So why is everyone arguing and fighting without reasoning with each other? the message read.
In his apology, shared Tuesday, the 64-year-old singer clarified that his intentions were not "to cause distress or anger" but to "bring us all together."
"Dear all, I realize the controversy of my last post. My intentions were not to cause anyone distress or anger and I am deeply sorry. My intentions, instead, were to bring everyone closer... but I realize that I am not It turned out." By the way, I thought I would be more aware of what I post and what I say as I now see that it has upset many of my Hindu brothers and sisters. For this, I am deeply sorry. I love you all," she wrote.
