Shia Waqf Board

UP Shia Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi kicks up another row, calls madrasas 'breeding ground' for IS ideology

In comments that are likely to draw more ire, Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the closure of all madrasas at primary level across India.

Muslim group opposes film on Ayodhya, urges CBFC board to stall release

A Muslim organisation in Maharashtra has opposed the release of a Hindi film on the Ayodhya issue.

UP Shia Waqf Board makes chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' on Independence Day mandatory at its properties, warns of 'strict action'

In an order issued on Saturday, Waqf board has also warned of "strict action" in case the directive is not complied with.

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply to Shia Waqf Board's plea to ban flags resembling PML(N) symbol

The plea alleged that the flags resembled the flags of the Pakistan Muslim League, which belongs to an "enemy country."

Following ouster of Salman Nadvi, Shia Waqf Board calls AIMPLB 'terrorist organisation', says it must be banned

The Shia Waqf Board called the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) a "terrorist organisation" and said that it should be banned

Muslims opposing Ram temple in Ayodhya must go to Pakistan, says Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf board chief

Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board chairman Waseem Rizvi suggested that Muslims who are against the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya "must go to Pakistan and Bangladesh".

UP Shia Waqf Board chief claims got threat calls from Dawood Ibrahim aide after 'madrassas breed terrorists' remark

Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chairman Wasim Rizvi said on Thursday that he had received a threat call from a man, claiming to be an aide of fugitive mafia don Dawood Ibrahim, who threatened to blow up him and his family.

Shia Waqf Board chairman asks Narendra Modi to ban madrassa education, says it increases terrorism

The Shia Waqf Board has reportedly written to Narendra Modi saying that Madrassa education is increasing terrorism.

Uttar Pradesh's lone Muslim minister slams triple talaq supporters, says AIMPLB wants to fulfill vested interests

A lone Muslim minister in Uttar Pradesh on Friday slammed those supporting triple talaq, arguing that if uttering the word 'nikaah' (wedding) thrice does not solemnise a marriage, how can uttering the word 'talaq' thrice result in divorce.

Ayodhya title dispute: SC refuses to defer case until 2019 LS polls; next hearing on 8 February

A three-judge bench was hearing a batch of petitions challenging a 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya title suit