All India Muslim Personal Law Board to Hold Public Rally Against Waqf Amendment Bill
Major gathering set for November 16 in Delhi to protest proposed changes to Waqf laws, with leaders from religious, political, and civil groups expected to attend.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a large public meeting at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 16, 2025, to protest against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill. The rally aims to unite Muslim communities, religious leaders, political figures, and civil society members in opposition to the bill, which critics say threatens Muslim religious properties.
Dr. Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, national convener of the AIMPLB’s “Save Waqf” movement, described the event as a key step in the second phase of their nationwide campaign. He urged Muslims from Delhi, surrounding areas, western Uttar Pradesh, and Mewat in Haryana to attend in large numbers and voice their strong objection to the bill.
“The gathering in Delhi is a crucial moment for our community,” Dr. Ilyas said. “This is about protecting our mosques, madrasas, Eidgahs, imambaras, dargahs, khanqahs, and other charitable institutions that have served the public for generations.”
Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, President of the AIMPLB, will preside over the meeting. Confirmed attendees include prominent religious leaders such as Maulana Syed Arshad Madani of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi of Majlis-e-Ahle-Hadith, former MP Maulana Ubaidullah Azmi, Syed Saadatullah Hussaini of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, and Maulana Mohammad Ali Mohsin Tafvi of Shia Jamia Mosque, Kashmiri Gate. The participation of Shahi Imams of Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid, Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari, and Maulana Dr. Mufti Mukarram Ahmed of Fatehpuri Masjid is also expected.
Political representation is anticipated from leaders and MPs of several parties, including Congress, NCP, Samajwadi Party, RJD, AAP, DMK, Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena, and BJD.
Dr. Ilyas called on imams, community organizations, and leaders of Muslim institutions across the region to use Friday sermons and local meetings to encourage public participation. He emphasized that safeguarding Waqf properties is a collective responsibility and urged unity across religious and political lines.
