Movements for protection of Mosques and Waqf properties:Jamia

Jamiat to launch movements for protection of Mosques and Waqf properties. New Membership Drive Announced in Jamiat WC.

“Muslims should strive to foster unity within their ranks and establish stronger ties with fellow citizens,” says Jamiat President.

New Delhi, December 27:Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind’s National Working Committee held a significant meeting under the chairmanship of JUH President, Maulana Mahmood As’ad Madani, at Madani Hall, ITO, New Delhi.

The meeting addressed pressing issues, including the prevailing communal atmosphere in the country, continuous targets against mosques and shrines in Sambhal and other regions, concerns regarding the Places of Worship Act, and the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill.

The session also marked the announcement of a new membership drive for the upcoming term.

The meeting was attended by prominent leaders, including Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, Rector of Darul Uloom Deoband, alongside members of the Working Committee from across the country.

They presented reports and highlighted challenges in their respective regions.

In his presidential address, Maulana Mahmood Madani expressed grave concern over the growing communal hatred, which threatens not only peace and harmony but also the fabric of societal coexistence.

He remarked, “The media’s bias has only fueled the flames of discord. To counter these challenges, we must adopt a well-organized strategy to safeguard our constitutional rights effectively.”

He stressed the need to address misconceptions and provide logical, substantiated responses to foster better understanding.

Maulana Madani urged Muslims to strive for unity within their community and also strengthen relations.

The Working Committee announced the schedule for the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind membership drive and elections for the 2024–27 term.

Membership enrolment will begin immediately and continue until April 1, 2025. Elections for local and district units will take place from April 1 to May 31, 2025, followed by elections for state units from June 1 to June 30, 2025.

Maulana Madani reiterated that Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is a constitutional and democratic organization. Membership is conducted before each new term, followed by elections from local to state levels.

He stressed the importance of genuine membership and adherence to democratic principles during elections. The President noted the organization’s achievement of forming 6,800 local units during the last term and expressed determination to increase this number significantly.

The WC expressed serious concern over incidents like the one in Sambhal and actions against mosques, shrines, and Waqf properties across the country.

It called for the government to adopt a firm stance in court to prevent such occurrences. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind views these issues as a threat to peace and security and resolved to defend the Act vigorously in court.

The meeting also reviewed the organization’s efforts against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill and directed state units to intensify their campaigns to protect mosques and Waqf properties.

The WC resolved to organize a national conference in February 2025 on the theme of “Composite Nationalism” to highlight the Muslim community’s historical contributions to India’s development and harmony.

The conference will emphasize the shared heritage and values that bind the nation together. The WC also resolved to convene a workshop of education experts to explore measures for advancing girls’ education.

The meeting offered prayers for the departed souls of key personalities, including Maulana Abdul Rab Azmi, President of Jamiat Ulama Uttar Pradesh; Maulana Qamaruddin Gorakhpuri, a senior teacher at Darul Uloom Deoband etc.

Attendees

The meeting was also attended by several notable figures, including Maulana Abul Qassim Noumani, rector Darul Uloom Deoband , Maulana Hakimuddin Qasmi (General Secretary, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind), Maulana Mufti Ahmad Deola (Vice President, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind), Maulana Rahmatullah Mir Kashmiri, Deputy Ameer-ul-Hind, Maulana Mufti Muhammad Salman Mansoorpuri, Maulana Hafiz Nadeem Siddiqui (Maharashtra), Mufti Iftikhar Ahmad Qasmi, Maulana Shamsuddin Bajli, Maulana Mufti Muhammad Rashid Azmi (Deputy Rector, Darul Uloom Deoband), Maulana Abdullah Maroofi (Darul Uloom Deoband), Haji Muhammad Haroon (Madhya Pradesh), Maulana Mufti Rafiq Ahmad Mazahiri (Gujarat), Maulana Muhammad Aqil Garhi Daulat, Mufti Muhammad Javed Iqbal (Kishanganj), Maulana Niaz Ahmad Farooqui (Advocate), Maulana Kaleemullah Khan Qasmi, Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim (Kerala), Maulana Abdul Quddus Palanpuri, Hafiz Pir Khaleeq Ahmad Sabir (Hyderabad), Hafiz Ubaidullah (Varanasi), Maulana Yahya Karimi (Mewat), Maulana Abdul Qadir (Assam), Maulana Habibur Rahman (Allahabad), Haji Hassan Ahmad (Chennai)