Illegal: All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Waqf portal
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has recently made a strong statement regarding the launch of the Waqf UMEED portal by the government. According to the AIMPLB, the launch of the portal is illegal and constitutes contempt of court. The President of AIMPLB, Maulana Syed Arshad Madni, has expressed his disappointment and concern over the government’s decision to make the registration of Waqf properties mandatory despite the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 being under consideration in the Supreme Court.
The Waqf UMEED portal is a digital platform launched by the government to facilitate the registration of Waqf properties, which include mosques, imambargahs, and other religious institutions. The government has made it mandatory for all Waqf properties to be registered on the portal, which has been met with resistance from the AIMPLB.
The AIMPLB has argued that the government’s decision to launch the portal is illegal as it is in violation of the Waqf Act, 1995, which is the primary legislation governing Waqf properties in India. The organization has also claimed that the government’s move is an attempt to undermine the authority of the Supreme Court, which is currently hearing a petition challenging the validity of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025.
The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995 and provide for the registration of Waqf properties on a digital platform. The amendment also seeks to empower the Central Waqf Council to take over the management of Waqf properties in cases where they are not being managed properly.
The AIMPLB has expressed its opposition to the amendment, arguing that it is an attempt to take away the autonomy of Waqf institutions and give the government more control over their management. The organization has also claimed that the amendment is unconstitutional and violates the fundamental rights of Muslims in India.
The launch of the Waqf UMEED portal has been met with widespread criticism from the Muslim community, with many arguing that it is an attempt to undermine the authority of Waqf institutions and give the government more control over their management. The AIMPLB has called upon the government to withdraw the portal and instead work with the Muslim community to find a solution that respects the autonomy of Waqf institutions.
In a statement, Maulana Syed Arshad Madni, the President of AIMPLB, said, “It is unfortunate that the government is launching the Waqf UMEED portal and making the registration of Waqf properties mandatory despite the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 being under consideration in the Supreme Court. This decision is illegal and constitutes contempt of court.”
The AIMPLB has also demanded that the government withdraw the portal and instead work with the Muslim community to find a solution that respects the autonomy of Waqf institutions. The organization has also called upon the government to respect the decision of the Supreme Court and not take any steps that may undermine the authority of the court.
The controversy surrounding the Waqf UMEED portal is just the latest example of the tensions between the government and the Muslim community in India. The Muslim community has long been at odds with the government over issues such as the construction of a temple at the site of the Babri Masjid, the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
The launch of the Waqf UMEED portal has been seen as an attempt by the government to further marginalize the Muslim community and undermine their autonomy. The AIMPLB has warned that the government’s actions will have serious consequences and could lead to widespread protests and unrest.
In conclusion, the launch of the Waqf UMEED portal by the government has been met with strong resistance from the AIMPLB, which has called it illegal and contemptuous of court. The organization has expressed its opposition to the portal and has demanded that the government withdraw it and instead work with the Muslim community to find a solution that respects the autonomy of Waqf institutions.
News Source:
https://x.com/MFazlurrahim/status/1930296697596588226
