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Jamaat-e-Islami Hind President Opposes Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi: Syed Sadatullah Husaini, President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), has criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, set to be presented in Parliament today. He declared it unacceptable to the Muslim community.

Concerns Over Legislative Changes

Husaini expressed concerns over the amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995, through the new UWMEED Act. He argued that the bill threatens the autonomy and integrity of Waqf properties and the communities they serve. He believes the legislation aims to dismantle the existing legal structure of Waqfs. And target the constitutionally guaranteed rights of religious minorities.

He criticized the proposed “Collector Raj,” which gives collectors unprecedented authority over Waqf properties. This change undermines the Waqf Tribunal’s authority and removes the concept of waqf by user, potentially leading to more legal disputes.

Lack of Consultation and Outdated Laws

Husaini also pointed out that the bill was drafted without proper consultation with key stakeholders. He refuted claims that the current Waqf Board Act usurps lands of other religious communities, calling them false and unsubstantiated.

Further, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind President condemned the bill for drawing on outdated colonial laws. Which he claims stifle Muslims’ rights to manage their religious endowments. He warned that removing the concept of waqf by user could create further disputes. The bill’s provision to allow state governments to appoint all members of the Waqf Board would eliminate the democratic election of Muslim community representatives.

Husaini urged the government to withdraw the bill and called on the opposition and NDA allies to oppose it. While he supports some changes, like including women and underrepresented groups, he stressed the need for consultation with those affected by the laws. He warned that if necessary, the JIH would approach the Supreme Court, arguing that the bill violates constitutional provisions and principles of natural justice.

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