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New Delhi: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed strong support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it will significantly benefit Muslims and improve their socio-economic conditions.
He praised the bill’s passage in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, extending his gratitude to the Modi government.
In his first response after the bill’s approval, Maulana Shahabuddin stated, “The Waqf Amendment Bill does not harm ordinary Muslims; rather, it will benefit them. The only ones who may suffer are the Waqf land mafias who have illegally occupied valuable land. Common Muslims will remain unaffected.”
He emphasized that the bill focuses on protecting the interests of the poorer and more vulnerable segments of the Muslim community.
Explaining the bill’s benefits, the Maulana noted that revenue generated from Waqf land will be used to enhance the socio-economic status of impoverished Muslims, particularly those struggling to afford quality education for their children.
“The income from Waqf land will help underprivileged Muslims, ensuring that children from low-income families have better educational opportunities, as well as supporting orphans and widows,” he said.
Maulana Shahabuddin assured that the funds would be utilized according to the Waqf’s original intent, aiming to establish schools, colleges, madrasas, and orphanages to uplift the educational and social status of disadvantaged Muslims.
Addressing concerns about potential impacts on religious sites, he stated, “The Waqf Amendment Bill poses no threat to religious sites. Mosques, madrasas, Eidgahs, cemeteries, and shrines will remain untouched. The government will not interfere with these religious institutions.”
He also urged the Muslim community to be wary of misleading political narratives, advising them not to be swayed by politicians trying to exploit the situation for their own benefit.
“Some politicians are misleading Muslims for personal gain. I urge the Muslim community not to fall for their provocations,” he added.
Following a heated debate, the Rajya Sabha approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, early Friday morning with a vote of 128 in favor and 95 against, after the Lok Sabha had passed it just a day earlier following nearly 12 hours of discussions.
Reflecting on previous controversies, Maulana Shahabuddin drew a parallel to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), highlighting how political leaders misled the Muslim community into fearing loss of citizenship.
“When the CAA was introduced, many Muslims were misled into thinking their citizenship would be revoked. However, after its implementation, it became apparent that no Muslims in India lost their citizenship, and in fact, many were granted citizenship,” he noted.
