Srinagar, Nov 28 (KNO): The Mutahida Majlis-E-Ulema (MMU), the prominent Muslim religious and social body representing the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir, has once again reached out to Jagdambika Pal, Chairman Joint committee on Waqf amendment Bill, requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, 2024.
As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), these amendments have sparked significant concerns and anxiety within the community due to their potential impact on religious, social and charitable institutions.
The MMU, under the leadership of Patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has emphasized the critical nature of these amendments, which could undermine the autonomy and fundamental purpose of Waqf properties. The organization believes that the proposed changes could have far-reaching implications on the welfare and self-governance of the Muslim community in the region.
In a letter addressed to Jagdambika Pal, the MMU reiterated the importance of timely dialogue. "Considering the gravity of the situation and its potential impact on the community, we once again request you to give us an audience at the earliest possible time," stated Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. He stressed that Jammu and Kashmir, being a Muslim-majority state, requires its concerns to be heard and addressed thoughtfully.
The MMU's request for a meeting highlights the urgent need for constructive discussions to address the widespread distress and apprehensions among Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir. "We believe that a meeting with your esteemed self will provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue rather than unilateral actions," urged the letter.
The MMU anticipates a positive response and hopes for an expedited meeting to ensure that the community's perspectives are considered in revising the Waqf Act, 2024.
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, Jamat-i- Islami, Karwan-e-Islami, Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam, Jamia Sabeel-al-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 and other contemporary religious, milli social, and educational institutions—(KNO)