AISPLB Meeting: The assembly of India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) was held in Lucknow on 19 December. Various severe problems with the nation and the world have been mentioned within the AISPLB assembly. Among these, points like disrespect of mosques in India, safety of Waqf properties, Israel-Palestine conflict within the Middle East and political instability in Syria have been outstanding.
Deep concern was expressed within the assembly over the disrespect of mosques. “Mosques are not simply places of worship, however are additionally symbols of our faith and tradition. The disrespect finished to them hurts our religious sentiments. In current instances, there have been incidents of focusing on mosques. The instances have elevated, that are a risk to the Ganga-Jamuni tradition of the nation. The administration ought to undertake a strict perspective in the direction of such incidents and make sure the security of mosques. Everyone has the liberty to take out a procession, however insult to any religious place will not be tolerated.”
What did the board chairman say?
Board Chairman Maulana Syam Mehdi stated, “In the previous decade, the pattern of anti-social parts pelting stones on the partitions of mosques, elevating inflammatory slogans and derogatory feedback, placing religious flags or symbols on mosques and giving inflammatory speeches in entrance of mosques by misusing loudspeakers has elevated. The Chairman of the Board stated that strict motion ought to be taken towards the organizations and radicals concerned in such actions.
Board’s stance on Waqf properties
The board stated, “Conservation of Waqf properties is a collective responsibility. It is the trust of our future generations, which we have to protect at all costs.” The Board additionally expressed deep displeasure over the proceedings of the JPC on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. Maulana Yasoob Abbas stated, “JPC should take the opinion of those organizations which are directly related to Waqf, and not those organizations which have nothing to do with it.”
Supreme Court intervention welcomed
The Board welcomed the current choice of the Supreme Court on the survey of mosques. “This decision of the Supreme Court is an important step for the security of mosques and religious freedom. This will strengthen communal harmony and increase the confidence of the minority community.”
Concern expressed over the scenario within the Middle East and Syria
The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict within the Middle East and the political adjustments in Syria have been additionally mentioned within the board assembly. The board stated that the genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza ought to be stopped instantly. The authorities of terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) has been fashioned in Syria. This authorities is led by Abu Mohammed al-Julani, who’s a terrorist. “In such a situation, there is a serious threat to the lives and holy sites of minorities, especially the Shia community in Syria.” The board appealed to the United Nations and human rights organizations to guarantee the security of Syria’s holy websites such because the shrines of Hazrat Zainab and Hazrat Sakina and the Shia group there.
The board appealed to the administration to take the next steps for the security of mosques
1. Special safety preparations ought to be made throughout religious processions.
2. Strict authorized motion ought to be taken towards those that disrespect mosques.
3. A particular monitoring system ought to be created for the safety of Waqf properties.
It was stated within the assembly that the federal government, judiciary and all sections of the society ought to collectively resolve these points in order that communal concord is maintained within the nation and human rights are revered on the international degree.
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