Maulana Madani Condemns Attempts to Marginalize Muslims in India

New Delhi, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, has strongly criticized those who seek to portray Muslims as second-class citizens in their own country. He stated that such individuals are enemies of the nation. According to Madani, Muslims do not owe their existence in India to charity or the goodwill of any communal group; rather, their ancestors made significant sacrifices for the country’s freedom, with their graves standing as a testament to this historical truth.

In his address during a two-day executive committee meeting of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind held on October 30 and 31 in Nuh, Haryana, Madani emphasized that their sacrifices for India’s independence make any attempt to render them strangers or inferior citizens futile.

The meeting covered various pressing issues, including the current state of the nation, Islamophobia, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), waqf properties, and developments in the Islamic world, particularly regarding Palestine. Several crucial resolutions were passed during the discussions.

Prominent figures at the meeting included Maulana Abul Qasim Nomani, the rector of Darul Uloom Deoband, Maulana Muhammad Salman Bijnori, the vice president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, and Maulana Rahmatullah Mir Kashmiri, head of the permanent committee of Jamiat. The general secretary, Maulana Muhammad Hakimuddin Qasmi, presented the minutes from the previous meeting and the secretary’s report before concluding with a vote of thanks.

A declaration was also made, reaffirming Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s commitment to national unity and mutual respect, denouncing communalism as detrimental to the country. The organization pledged to voice the rights of every oppressed and marginalized group, including farmers, students, Dalits, and other minority communities. It called for the new generation to inherit courage and resolve, standing firm against injustice and upholding truth and justice.

Madani pointed out that the country is currently facing a critical juncture, with attempts to undermine democratic values and constitutional principles. The atmosphere of hatred and discrimination is not only targeting Muslims and other minorities but is also affecting Dalits, marginalized communities, and the rule of law.

He raised a serious concern about whether being a Muslim in India has become a crime. Madani argued that hate-filled rhetoric should no longer be dismissed as mere electoral tactics, warning that the nation is being pushed toward an ideological struggle rooted in religious discrimination. Alarmingly, some factions present acts of violence against specific communities as a source of national pride.

He referenced over 1,600 verified incidents of hate speech and statements over the past year, noting that 87% of these cases did not result in any First Information Reports (FIRs). This situation raises significant questions about the accountability of law enforcement agencies and the justice system.

Criticizing the so-called “bulldozer justice,” Madani accused the administration of overstepping judicial authority, acting as both judge and executioner. He clarified that bulldozers do not merely destroy buildings made of bricks and mortar; they trample on the Constitution, the rule of law, and judicial dignity.

Madani emphasized that demolishing a citizen’s home or property without adhering to judicial processes and legal requirements is not just an attack on a physical structure but a violation of the fundamental principles of the Constitution and justice.