The Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (JUH) on Sunday handed a decision in opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) saying it could be in contravention of not solely the Constitution of India but additionally Shariayat, the Islamic regulation regulating the Muslim society within the nation.
JUH chief Maulana Mahmood Madani stated those that ask Muslims to go away the nation ought to go away themselves. According to an announcement issued by the organisation, Madani objected to the plans of some states to implement Uniform Civil Code.
“People of the community need not fear this,” he stated, asking Muslims to stay devoted to the faith and present firmness.
The former Rajya Sabha member was addressing the annual two-day session of the Jamiat’s administration committee. He urged individuals to take alongside those that look after nation-building.
“We have to defeat the merchants of hate with wisdom, courage and a long-term strategy,” he stated. “We will not leave this country, those who want to send us out should themselves leave.”
According to the assertion, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s Assam unit president and Lok Sabha member Maulana Badruddin Ajmal criticised the federal government over numerous points and stated the “silence of Muslims should not be taken as weakness”.
The organisation additionally handed resolutions on the Gyanvapi Masjid case of Varanasi and the Shahi Idgah mosque dispute of Mathura, urging all Muslims to shun worry and despair, and work for the betterment of their future.
In the decision on the Gyanvapi Masjid and Mathura Idgah instances, the organisation expressed its “deep anguish at the attitude of the political parties who support the forces disturbing the peace and tranquillity of the country by repeatedly raising disputes over ancient shrines”, the assertion stated.
“The country will not benefit from running campaigns to keep old controversies alive and in the name correcting the alleged excesses and mistakes of history.” “At present, such campaigns are going on against the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, and the historic Idgah of Mathura and other mosques, which have damaged the peace, dignity and integrity of the country,” the decision stated.
It alleged, “By raising these controversies, opportunities are being created for communal clashes and negative politics of majority domination.” The decision additionally referred to the Place of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991 and the Supreme Court’s determination on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.
On Uniform Civil Code, it stated, “Any change in (personal laws) or prohibiting anyone from following them is interference in the religion of in Islam and the guarantees given under Article 25 of the Constitution of India.” The decision stated, “This conference wants to make it clear that no Muslim accepts any interference in the Islamic laws and traditions.” If the federal government tries to implement the Uniform Civil Code, it is going to be opposed throughout the ambit of the Constitution, the decision stated.
Eleven totally different resolutions had been handed within the conference. About 2,000 members of the organisation and different dignitaries attended the conference.
Prominent amongst these current on the convention included AIUDF chief and MP Maulana Badruddin Ajmal from Assam, minister in West Bengal authorities Maulana Siddiqullah Chaudhury, Maulana Javed Dehelvi, Maulana Ajimul Siddiqui, Prof Abdul Majeed, Maulana Rehmatullah Kashmiri, Maulana Sabir Kasmi and Maulana Moazzam Arifi.
Source: www.financialexpress.com”