Annual Conference of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Kicks Off in Mewat

Mewat, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : The annual conference of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind commenced on October 30 in Mewat, Haryana, with a flag hoisting ceremony led by President Maulana Mahmood Madani. Approximately 2,000 members, prominent figures, and well-known scholars from across the country are participating in the event held at DLF Springfield, Sahasola Patti, Pihpaka in the district of Mewat.

During the opening session, significant resolutions were passed concerning the protection of Islamic madrasas, halting the demolition of mosques, Eidgahs, and other Islamic religious sites, as well as addressing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). In his brief address, Maulana Mahmood Madani highlighted the current challenges faced by Muslims, with a more detailed speech expected later.

The resolutions expressed deep concern over the harassment of madrasas under the guise of accreditation and inspections, as well as baseless propaganda against them. The conference called on the Indian government and relevant legal bodies to cease such actions and ensure the rights and protections guaranteed to madrasas under the Indian Constitution.

Participants were reminded to maintain transparency in their institutions, including keeping proper records of land documents, approved maps, student identification details in hostels, and financial audits.

The conference also addressed the increasing trend of targeting mosques and other Islamic religious sites. It emphasized that mosques are not merely buildings; they represent the faith and collective identity of Muslims and embody the religious freedoms granted under Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution.

The importance of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 was highlighted, noting that its primary goal is to maintain the religious status of places of worship and prevent reopening historical disputes. The Supreme Court has recognized this law as a crucial part of the Constitution’s secular framework.

Concerns were raised about subordinate courts ignoring the spirit of this law by ordering surveys of religious sites. The historical Jama Masjid in Sambhal was cited as an example where unilateral survey orders have severely impacted peace and law and order.

The conference urged the Indian government and judiciary to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s interim order dated December 12, 2024, and to dismiss new claims that contradict the 1991 Act at an early stage.

It also called for a halt to the demolition of mosques by municipal, revenue, and development authorities without due legal process or allowing affected parties to present their case. Action against officials violating the law was also demanded.

An important decision made at the conference was for all provincial, district, and tehsil units of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind to submit memorandums to their respective authorities on the same date and time, as determined by the central body.

Additionally, all units were instructed to assist mosque management committees in reviewing and rectifying land records, municipal taxes, and other legal documents within the next six months.

The proposal regarding the UCC was entirely rejected as discriminatory in its essence.

Maulana Professor Noman Shahjahanpuri, Vice President of Jamiat Ulama Uttar Pradesh, presented the proposal concerning the protection of mosques, supported by Master Ehsan Ilahi, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulama Uttarakhand, and Mufti Jameelur Rahman, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulama Eastern Uttar Pradesh Zone.

The proposal regarding madrasas was introduced by Maulana Shamsuddin Bajli, supported by Mufti Abdul Qavi, President of the Deen Taleemi Board Jamiat Ulama Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Maulana Abdul Wahid Khatri, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulama Rajasthan, presented the UCC proposal, which received support from Maulana Islamul Haq Asjad, President of Jamiat Ulama Central Uttar Pradesh, Maulana Mahmood Hasan Khairwa, member of Shura Darul Uloom Deoband, and Maulana Mufti Abdur Razzaq Amrohi.

Prior to the conference, a meeting of the Majlis-e-Amila was held at the Madani Hall in New Delhi on October 29, where various proposals for the Majlis-e-Muntazima were discussed in detail. The proposals approved by the Majlis-e-Amila were presented at the conference.

The event opened with a welcome address from Maulana Muhammad Yahya Karimi, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulama Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. This was followed by a reading of the previous proceedings and a secretary’s report presented by Maulana Muhammad Hakimuddin Qasmi, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind. Renowned poet Kari Ehsan Mohsin also recited his work during the event. Maulana Mufti Zakir Hussain Qasmi, Nazim-e-Tanzeem of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (North India), introduced the resolutions.

The conference will continue until October 31, during which several important proposals regarding the current state of the country and the social, educational, national, and organizational challenges facing Muslims will be presented. A significant address by Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani is also anticipated.