Karnataka Waqf Row: 81% Of Land Notices Served To Muslims

19 Dec 2024

The Karnataka government disclosed that 81% of the 11,204 farmers who received notices from the Waqf Board over land encroachment are Muslim. Only 2,080 farmers from the Hindu community were affected, sparking political debates in the state. Government’s Assurance to Farmers and Temples Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the formation of...

Amendment Needed, Non-Muslim Appointments Opposed: Jamaat

08 Aug 2024

Giving a mixed reaction to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said on Thursday that an amendment is necessary but the appointment of non-Muslims in the Board is against the Shariat and the law. "Waqf should be looked at from a...

Debate in Parliament Over Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024

08 Aug 2024

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has sparked intense debate in the Lok Sabha, drawing strong opposition and heated exchanges among members of parliament. Opposition Voices Concerns RSP MP NK Premachandran voiced his strong disapproval of the bill, stating, "You are totally disempowering the Waqf Board and the Waqf council... You...

Government Seeks Waqf Board Reforms, Faces Community Backlash

05 Aug 2024

A waqf is a religious endowment in Islam where property is dedicated to charitable or religious purposes in the name of Allah. Once established, a waqf cannot be reclaimed, and it remains a perpetual entity serving its intended purpose. While waqfs are primarily established by Muslims, non-Muslims can also create...

Government to Introduce Waqf Act Amendments in Rajya Sabha: Sources

05 Aug 2024

Amendments to the Waqf Board Act, aimed at restricting the powers of the Waqf Board, are expected to be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha. Sources informed that the government might bring these amendments within the week, with the budget session concluding on August 12. The government reportedly consulted various...

Owaisi Accuses Modi Government of Undermining Waqf Board Autonomy

04 Aug 2024

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the Modi government on Sunday in response to reports about proposed amendments to the Waqf Board Act. Owaisi claimed that these amendments indicate an attempt by the Centre to undermine the autonomy of the Waqf Board and increase its interference in the board's affairs. Speaking...