Bengaluru, November 21, 2024 – The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) voiced its strong opposition to the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, branding it as a “black law” that threatens constitutional rights and the interests of the Muslim community.
Addressing a press conference, AIMPLB General Secretary Maulana Mohammed Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi condemned the bill, urging the government to uphold the Constitution and protect Waqf properties. He warned that the amendments undermine community welfare and vowed that AIMPLB would not accept such legislation in any form.
To address this and other pressing issues, AIMPLB announced its 29th Annual General Session scheduled for November 23–24, 2024, at Darul Uloom Sabeel-ur-Rashad, Bengaluru. The session will focus on protecting Waqf properties, community welfare, and electing new members to fill vacancies left by deceased board members.
A highlight of the session will be a grand public meeting titled Protection of Shariat and Waqf, to be held at Eidgah Quddus Saheb. Prominent Islamic scholars and community leaders will address thousands of participants from Bengaluru and surrounding regions. Mujaddidi stated, “This gathering aims to unite the community in solidarity, sending a strong message to preserve our constitutional rights and responsibilities.”
During the meeting, key strategies for safeguarding Waqf properties and addressing broader community challenges will be deliberated. The AIMPLB aims to inspire collective efforts to protect the principles of Shariat law while countering government measures perceived as detrimental to minority rights.
Organizers emphasized that the discussions will play a pivotal role in shaping the ongoing debate on Waqf reforms, as tensions over Waqf property management and minority rights continue to escalate. Mujaddidi highlighted the significance of these discussions, describing them as critical for safeguarding the community’s interests.
The AIMPLB’s stance and upcoming session come amidst heightened concerns about government encroachment on Waqf properties, with the board reiterating its commitment to resisting any measures that undermine constitutional protections.
