Waqf

Participating in the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Amit Shah said a misconception is sought to be created that the legislation will interfere with the religious conduct of Muslims and interfere with the property donated by them.

"There are still some draconian provisions like Sections 28, 29, and 'person aggrieved' in Section 6, which have not been removed. We presented our opinion in this regard in front of the JPC," Jain pointed out.

Started with two villages by Turushka marauder Muhammad Ghori, Waqf has turned into a monster with unending appetite.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which examined the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2024 and the opinion of various stakeholders, also concluded in its report that omission of Section 40 of the 1995 Waqf Act was necessary.

While scholars in Islamic law, Waqf Board chairpersons, and others are still included in the Amendment Act as representatives, the government has put a condition that the board must have at least two women.

Syed Naseruddin Chishty also lauded "Saugat-e-Modi" initiative intended to distribute special kits among poor Muslims.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.

The Waqf Amendment Bill, per AIMPLB, was part of a "sinister conspiracy" to snatch Muslim charity and religious organizations.

Jahan lashed out at the opposition and accused them of misleading the Muslim community and misusing religious sentiments for their political agenda.

In 1894, a landmark judgment by the Privy Council in Abul Fata Mahomed Ishak vs Russomoy Dhur Chowdhury sent a shockwave through the Muslim community. According to the judgment, Waqfs which benefited the founder's family were declared invalid.