Shia Muslims are upset that the state government’s Ramzan scheme didn’t include 48 important masjids of their community. They are upset that these Wakf registered masjids were overlooked despite their strong presence in the Charminar constituency.
Masjid-e-Jafri near Alija Kotla, Charminar constituency, Masjid Jaffer-us-Sadiq in Yakutpura Assembly constituency, Masjid-e-Immamiya at Chaderghat and Ibadat Khana Hussaini at Darus- Shifa are some of the prominent ones that were not included. Mir Firasat Ali Badqri, a senior member of the Shia community said, “The masjids are a part of the Old City area and are registered Wakf properties. How can they not be included in a government scheme? It is not about remuneration or gifting of clothes, but about the inclusive feeling that the people get.”
Shia Muslim community's resentment and protests had long history in India as it was seen recently in UP also, where Cleric Kalbe Jawwad detained;as he demands Azam Khan’s arrest : Several persons were injured as supporters of the noted Shia cleric and Imam-i-Juma of Lucknow’s Asafi Mosque, Maulana Kalbe Jawwad, were lathi-charged by the police near the Shahid Smarak after “Alvida” prayers here on Friday. The cleric along with 50 of his supporters was later detained by the police. They were marching towards the residence of Minority Welfare and Waqf Minister Mohammad Azam Khan for staging a dharna in protest against the corruption in the Shia Central Board of Waqfs and the alleged official patronage to some influential persons.
To ensure that their sentiments are registered, the Shia Youth Committee has written to CM expressing their displeasure but there has been no response.
Syed Hamed Hussain Jaffery, president of the committee, said, “We want the government to inquire into why these masjids were neglected. Like all other sects of Muslims, even Shias should be a part of government schemes.”
Shia Muslim community's resentment and protests had long history in India as it was seen recently in UP also, where Cleric Kalbe Jawwad detained;as he demands Azam Khan’s arrest : Several persons were injured as supporters of the noted Shia cleric and Imam-i-Juma of Lucknow’s Asafi Mosque, Maulana Kalbe Jawwad, were lathi-charged by the police near the Shahid Smarak after “Alvida” prayers here on Friday. The cleric along with 50 of his supporters was later detained by the police. They were marching towards the residence of Minority Welfare and Waqf Minister Mohammad Azam Khan for staging a dharna in protest against the corruption in the Shia Central Board of Waqfs and the alleged official patronage to some influential persons.
One dead as Shia protest in Lucknow turns violent, cleric blames Azam Khan ( Friday, July 25, 2014 ).......Lucknow: One person died and several others were injured when a protest by members of Shia community headed towards the house of Uttar Pradesh Waqf Minister Mohd Azam Khan turned violent on Friday.The protesters were lathicharged by police as they were marching to gherao Azam Khan`s house over the alleged move to appoint "corrupt persons" to the Shia Central Board in the state.
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