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Bracing for judgment day
The Muslim community is very often considered a monolith. But on the eve of the Babri Masjid verdict, different voices from the community are echoing different thoughts.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Jalaluddin Umri categorically states that nearly all Muslim organisations have already announced that they would respect the verdict of the court. He is of the opinion that 'Muslims should respect the decision and there is no need to react'. In case the verdict is not in favour of the community, he thinks that Muslims should appeal in the Supreme Court.
Speaking to TSI, the Shahi Imam of Shahi Jama Masjid, Delhi, Maulana Ahmed Bukhari, says, 'Muslims have the fullest faith in the judiciary and that is why for the past 60 years, Muslims are fighting the case in the court. The other party does not believe in the judiciary and that is why they regularly say that it is question of faith (aastha) and it cannot be settled in a court of law.' On whether the verdict may lead to communal disturbances, he tells TSI, 'It will not be from the Muslim side, it will be Hindu communal forces who could pollute the atmosphere and it is the responsibility of the government to keep an eye on all such elements. As far as Muslims are concerned, they are the citizens of this country and they will not live under fear or pressure'. He further adds that Muslims were cheated in 1992. Asked if there was any scope of negotiations, he says, 'The question of any negotiation does not arise because there cannot be any solution through negotiations. The solution will come through the court only.' He also appeals to Muslims that they should respect the court order and should demonstrate maximum patience and restraint and should not get provoked. Veteran journalist Zafar Agha says, 'Indian Muslims cannot live imprisoned with one incident, there was a period in which the tragedy of demolition took place which was unacceptable in any society. But that period is over and now Muslims should see beyond this tragedy.' He stressed that 'Masjid and Mandir are the two realities and identities of our country and secularism is the essence of this country. Demolition of the mosque was not only an unconstitutional act but it was against the culture of this country.' He said, 'There is a need to marginalise the former players and start a fresh initiative to resolve this issue.'
Senior scribe Nafees Ahmed says, 'If the verdict goes in favour of the Muslims, they should demonstrate largeheartedness and take a decision which could marginalise the communal forces'.
Navaid Hamid, member of National Integration Council, says, 'There is no other solution but to abide by the court's verdict.'
Lecturer in Kirori Mal College Khalid Ashraf says 'Both Muslims and Hindus should respect the verdict of the court and it is the government who has to see to it that the court order is implemented in its true spirit. It is high time that leaders of both the communities understand that education, peace and development are more important than these masjids and mandirs. If there is no peace and no welfare, then the basic purpose of the mosque and temple is defeated. If human beings live in peace and harmony, then the purpose is served whether the mosque or the temple exists or not.'
Syed Shahabuddin is very categorical that once a masjid is always a masjid. He says, following the Hanafi school of thought, that a masjid's place cannot be given to anyone nor can be used for any other purpose. Shahbuddin does not blame Rajiv Gandhi and says that the late leader was misled. He says, 'When I met Rajiv Gandhi, he told me that he was misled by two persons and he named them.' Shahabuddin says 'If the title suit is decided in favour of the Muslims, then in my view Muslims need not build a mosque at the mosque site. But they should not also give it to anyone else as the Islamic law does not permit anyone to sell or gift masjid land. But they can give the adjacent land to the Hindus.'
However, there will be few takers of this formula as hardliner Hindus will stick to the Garbh Griha demand.
There are some other Muslim leaders who are in favour of giving the land to Hindu organisations but with the condition that the land goes to Shankaracharya and that the VHP, Bajrang Dal and Shiv Sena is kept away. One leader, who does not wish to be identified, says, 'We want to restore the glory of Shankaracharyas and keep these elements out. We are having talks in this regard.'
Two senior members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board fully endorse Shahabuddin's viewpoint of not building the mosque in case the verdict goes in favour of Muslims. They are of the view that this issue should be buried once and forever.
During the monsoon session, several Muslim parliamentarians sat together when one MP got an information that inputs from Intelligence agencies suggest that the verdict can go against the Muslims. One of them immediately called up Zafaryab Jilani to get the exact feedback. When Zafaryab Jilani assured them that there was very little chance of such a thing happening, they were relieved. However, they have decided on the immediate need to ensure that Muslims take the verdict humbly and do not celebrate or hail the verdict.
Muslims born after 1992 are not even interested in this issue. They are more interested in social networking sites, big money, football or Shah Rukh Khan.
According to sources, the Centre is already drawing contingency plans. There is a feeling at the Centre that some stray incidents could take place. It does not apprehend anything major as the losing side will have the option to knock on the doors of the Supreme Court.
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Mayawati, has already asked for more forces from the Centre. A strong message has gone out to the DMs and police officials that if anything untoward happened in their areas, strong action will be taken against them.
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Bracing for judgment day
The Muslim community is very often considered a monolith. But on the eve of the Babri Masjid verdict, different voices from the community are echoing different thoughts.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Jalaluddin Umri categorically states that nearly all Muslim organisations have already announced that they would respect the verdict of the court. He is of the opinion that 'Muslims should respect the decision and there is no need to react'. In case the verdict is not in favour of the community, he thinks that Muslims should appeal in the Supreme Court.
Speaking to TSI, the Shahi Imam of Shahi Jama Masjid, Delhi, Maulana Ahmed Bukhari, says, 'Muslims have the fullest faith in the judiciary and that is why for the past 60 years, Muslims are fighting the case in the court. The other party does not believe in the judiciary and that is why they regularly say that it is question of faith (aastha) and it cannot be settled in a court of law.' On whether the verdict may lead to communal disturbances, he tells TSI, 'It will not be from the Muslim side, it will be Hindu communal forces who could pollute the atmosphere and it is the responsibility of the government to keep an eye on all such elements. As far as Muslims are concerned, they are the citizens of this country and they will not live under fear or pressure'. He further adds that Muslims were cheated in 1992. Asked if there was any scope of negotiations, he says, 'The question of any negotiation does not arise because there cannot be any solution through negotiations. The solution will come through the court only.' He also appeals to Muslims that they should respect the court order and should demonstrate maximum patience and restraint and should not get provoked. Veteran journalist Zafar Agha says, 'Indian Muslims cannot live imprisoned with one incident, there was a period in which the tragedy of demolition took place which was unacceptable in any society. But that period is over and now Muslims should see beyond this tragedy.' He stressed that 'Masjid and Mandir are the two realities and identities of our country and secularism is the essence of this country. Demolition of the mosque was not only an unconstitutional act but it was against the culture of this country.' He said, 'There is a need to marginalise the former players and start a fresh initiative to resolve this issue.'
Senior scribe Nafees Ahmed says, 'If the verdict goes in favour of the Muslims, they should demonstrate largeheartedness and take a decision which could marginalise the communal forces'.
Navaid Hamid, member of National Integration Council, says, 'There is no other solution but to abide by the court's verdict.'
Lecturer in Kirori Mal College Khalid Ashraf says 'Both Muslims and Hindus should respect the verdict of the court and it is the government who has to see to it that the court order is implemented in its true spirit. It is high time that leaders of both the communities understand that education, peace and development are more important than these masjids and mandirs. If there is no peace and no welfare, then the basic purpose of the mosque and temple is defeated. If human beings live in peace and harmony, then the purpose is served whether the mosque or the temple exists or not.'
Syed Shahabuddin is very categorical that once a masjid is always a masjid. He says, following the Hanafi school of thought, that a masjid's place cannot be given to anyone nor can be used for any other purpose. Shahbuddin does not blame Rajiv Gandhi and says that the late leader was misled. He says, 'When I met Rajiv Gandhi, he told me that he was misled by two persons and he named them.' Shahabuddin says 'If the title suit is decided in favour of the Muslims, then in my view Muslims need not build a mosque at the mosque site. But they should not also give it to anyone else as the Islamic law does not permit anyone to sell or gift masjid land. But they can give the adjacent land to the Hindus.'
However, there will be few takers of this formula as hardliner Hindus will stick to the Garbh Griha demand.
There are some other Muslim leaders who are in favour of giving the land to Hindu organisations but with the condition that the land goes to Shankaracharya and that the VHP, Bajrang Dal and Shiv Sena is kept away. One leader, who does not wish to be identified, says, 'We want to restore the glory of Shankaracharyas and keep these elements out. We are having talks in this regard.'
Two senior members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board fully endorse Shahabuddin's viewpoint of not building the mosque in case the verdict goes in favour of Muslims. They are of the view that this issue should be buried once and forever.
During the monsoon session, several Muslim parliamentarians sat together when one MP got an information that inputs from Intelligence agencies suggest that the verdict can go against the Muslims. One of them immediately called up Zafaryab Jilani to get the exact feedback. When Zafaryab Jilani assured them that there was very little chance of such a thing happening, they were relieved. However, they have decided on the immediate need to ensure that Muslims take the verdict humbly and do not celebrate or hail the verdict.
Muslims born after 1992 are not even interested in this issue. They are more interested in social networking sites, big money, football or Shah Rukh Khan.
According to sources, the Centre is already drawing contingency plans. There is a feeling at the Centre that some stray incidents could take place. It does not apprehend anything major as the losing side will have the option to knock on the doors of the Supreme Court.
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Mayawati, has already asked for more forces from the Centre. A strong message has gone out to the DMs and police officials that if anything untoward happened in their areas, strong action will be taken against them.
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