Public Meetings Against Waqf Act Suspended Till May 16 Because Of The Situation On The Indian Border

Mumbai: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said on Friday that public meetings and events being held as part of its 'Save Waqf Campaign' have been postponed for the next one week, until May 16.

The decision was taken in light of the situation on the India-Pakistan border.

The decision was made in a resolution during an online meeting. The organisation said that it will continue its indoor programmes, such as roundtable meetings with fellow citizens, interfaith dialogues, sermons in mosques, submission of memorandums to District Magistrates and Collectors, and press conferences.

The organisation added that it supports every necessary step taken for the defence and protection of the nation and its people and emphasised that in these critical times, the public, political parties, armed forces, and the government must come together to face these threats.

The Board said that it views the increasing tension on the India-Pakistan border with great concern.

Terrorism and the killing of innocent civilians is a grave concern. There is absolutely no place for terrorism in Islamic teachings, globally recognised principles and human values. Therefore, countries should resolve their matters through bilateral dialogues and discussions. It is also a fact that war is not a solution to any issue especially in the presence of nuclear weapons, India and Pakistan cannot afford a war, the organisation added.

The statement, signed by Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, president, AIMPLB, Maulana Obaidullah Khan Azmi, Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi Salafi, vice presidents, and others said that a conflict could plunge the people of both nations into insurmountable difficulties and suffering. Hence, all issues should be resolved through dialogue and other diplomatic means, the board suggested.