MMU Expresses Concern Over Waqf Amendment Bill, Calls It Interference in Religious Affairs
Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest representative forum of Ulema, Imams, and religious organizations in Jammu and Kashmir, has expressed deep anguish over the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. The MMU, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has termed the bill a direct interference in the religious affairs of Muslims and an attempt to curtail the autonomy of Waqf institutions.
MMU’s Statement
The MMU emphasized that Waqf has historically played a vital role in serving the socio-religious needs of the Muslim community and is essential for its sustenance. In a strongly worded statement, the MMU said, “The ostensible intent of improving the functioning of Waqf institutions does not cut ice, as Muslims are aware of the larger political agenda behind this bill.” The organization accused the government of deliberately undermining religious and community institutions and encroaching upon them over time.
Meeting Scheduled for April 7
To deliberate on the implications of the bill, the MMU has convened a meeting of its members on Monday, April 7, 2025. The leadership is also in touch with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and other prominent Muslim organizations across India to formulate a collective and unified response to the development.
Organizations Under MMU
The MMU represents a wide array of religious, social, and educational institutions, including:
- Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid
- Darul Uloom Rahimiyah Bandipora
- Jamiat Ahle Hadith
- Karwan-e-Islami
- Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam
- Darul Uloom Qasmiya
- Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam
- Imamia Federation Kashmir
- And many others.
These organizations have collectively voiced their concerns, emphasizing the need to protect the autonomy and heritage of Waqf institutions.
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MMU Expresses Deep Concern Over Waqf Amendment Bill, Calls It Direct Interference in Muslim Religious Affairs Meeting Convened on April 7, MMU in touch with @AIMPLB_Official & Muslim Organisations Srinagar, April 3, 2025: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest representative forum of Ulema, Imams, and religious organisations in Jammu & Kashmir headed by @MirwaizKashmir
expressed deep anguish over the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament yesterday. Waqf has historically played a vital role in serving the socio-religious needs of the Muslim community and is vital to its sustenance . MMU said the amended bill Is direct interference in the religious affairs of Muslims with a view to curtail the autonomy of these bodies by the centre and control them further. The ostensible intent projected -of improved functioning of Waqf institutions does not cut ice , as Muslims are aware of the larger political agenda and approach towards them , by those who brought the bill in parliament. It is a deliberate attempt to undermine the religious and community institutions of Muslims and encroach upon them over time. In this regard, MMU has convened a meeting of its members on Monday ,April 7, 2025, to deliberate upon the matter . MMU leadership is already in touch with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and other prominent Muslim organizations across India to discuss a collective and unified response to this development. Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu and Kashmir includes the following organisations: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, Muslim personal law board, Darul Uloom Rahimiyah Bandipora,, Anjuman Shari Shian, Jamiat Ahle Hadith, Karwan-e-Islami, Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam, Jamia Sabeel-ul-Huda Bemina Srinagar, Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam, Jamiat Hamdania, Anjuman Ulama-e-Ahnaf, Darul Uloom Qasmiya, Darul Uloom Bilaliya, Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam, Anjuman Mazhar-ul-Haq, Jamiat-ul-Aima wal Ulama, Anjuman Aima wa Mashayekh Kashmir, Darul Uloom Naqshbandiya, Darul Uloom Rashidiya, Ahlul Bait Foundation, Madrasa Kanz-ul-Uloom, Pirwan-e-Wilayat, Auqaf Islamia Khiram Sirhama, Bazm-e-Tauheed Ahle Hadith Trust, Anjuman Tanzeem-ul-Makatib, Muhammadi Yateem Trust, Anjuman Anwar-ul-Islam, Karwan Khatm-e-Nabuwwat, Darul Uloom Syed-ul-Mursaleen, Anjuman Ulama wa Aima Masajid, Madrasa Zia-ul-uloom poonch, Falah-e-Darain Trust Welfare Society Islamabad, Ashraf-ul-Uloom Hyderpora, Darul Uloom Dawoodiya Batamaloo, Darul Uloom Furqaniya Nowshera, Darul Uloom Dawoodiya Khanyar, Jamiat-ul-Ulama, Siraj-ul-Uloom, Idara Wahdat-ul-Makatib, Darul Uloom Imdadiya Natipora, Darul Uloom Jamia-tur-Rashad Awantipora, Khanqah Muradiya Jamia Masjid Kreeri, Darul Uloom Saut-ul-Quran Gulshanabad, Awami Rahat Center, Imamia Federation Kashmir, Alnoor Trust Bemina., Shaheen Syndicate social Trust , Jamiat Ulema Wa Aima Masajid Jammu and Kashmir, Daraul Uloom Syed ul Mursaleen Kulgam and other contemporary religious, milli social, and educational institutions.
