Supreme Court Upholds UP Madrasa Board
A Victory for Justice, Says Maulana Madani
The Supreme Court of India has affirmed the constitutional validity of the UP Madrasa Board. This decision was hailed by Maulana Mahmood Asa’d Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, as a “victory for justice” and a “much-needed light at the end of the tunnel” for the Indian Muslim community.
Maulana Madani stated that the ruling addresses more than just the technical status of the Madrasa Board; it counters ongoing “negative campaigns” against madrasas by certain communal forces. He highlighted the Supreme Court’s role in reaffirming fundamental constitutional principles and safeguarding minority rights.
Reflecting on the Chief Justice of India’s remark, “Live and let live,” Maulana Madani emphasized its importance as a guiding principle for every Indian. He noted that the decision sends a powerful message of justice across the nation, especially at a time when Muslims feel marginalized.
Maulana Madani also praised the UP Madrasa Teachers’ Association for their efforts in securing this verdict through legal channels, commending their commitment to educational rights and constitutional principles.
Maulana Waheedullah Khan Saeedi, National General Secretary of the All India Teachers’ Association for Arabic Madrasas, along with other officials, expressed gratitude to Maulana Madani and Maulana Hakeemuddin Qasmi for their support in challenging the High Court’s decision. Their collaboration, supported by Jamiat’s legal advisor Maulana Niaz Ahmed Farooqi, was invaluable throughout the legal proceedings.
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Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes important decisions about laws and justice in the country.
UP Madrasa Board -: The UP Madrasa Board is an organization in Uttar Pradesh, India, that oversees Islamic schools called madrasas. These schools teach religious and general education to students.
Maulana Madani -: Maulana Mahmood Asa’d Madani is a leader of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, an organization of Muslim scholars in India. He supports the rights of madrasas and minority communities.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind -: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is an organization of Muslim scholars in India. It works to protect the rights and interests of Muslims in the country.
Minority rights -: Minority rights are special protections and freedoms given to groups of people who are smaller in number compared to the majority population. In India, this includes religious and cultural rights for communities like Muslims.
Constitutional validity -: Constitutional validity means that something is allowed and supported by the country’s constitution, which is the highest set of laws in India.
Negative campaigns -: Negative campaigns are efforts to spread bad or false information about something or someone. In this context, it refers to efforts to criticize or harm the reputation of madrasas.
