https://www.opindia.com/2021/03/pro...t-of-waseem-rizvi-outside-jama-masjid-friday/
On Friday, hundreds of Muslims gathered at the Jama Masjid in the National Capital to protest against the petition filed by ex-Shia Waqf Board Chairman (UP) Waseem Rizvi. The development comes days after he had filed a petition in the apex court, demanding the removal of 26 ‘problematic’ Quranic verses.
As per reports, the protestors began their demonstration following the Jummah (Friday prayers). They raised slogans demanding his arrest and labelled Rizvi as ‘Quran ka Dushman’ (Enemy of Quran). One of the placards, held by the protestors, read, “Tehfuza Quran ke liya jaan bhi kurban (We can sacrifice our lives for the protection of the Quran.)”
The protestors, belonging to both Shia and Sunni communities, had alleged that Waseem Rizvi had been ‘deliberately’ trying to drive a wedge between the two communities. They had urged the Muslim community to boycott the Shia leader, accused him of corruption and looting Waqf Board properties. The demonstrators were also seen marching towards the Supreme Court of India.
However, since no permission was sought from the Delhi Police for such a ‘protest march’, they remained restricted to Jama Masjid. According to Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad, Waseem Rizvi’s petition was aimed at getting ‘famous’. “We do not want any [part] of the religious book to be altered or disrespected like this. We want strictest actions against Rizvi,” he opined.
Calling for Rizvi’s ostracism, another protestor said, “Such kind of person shall be boycotted from each corner of the society as such people disturb the peace of the community by making derogatory remarks against the holy book.” Meanwhile, Injuman-e-Haideri officer bearer Zahrul Hasan has blamed ‘Zionist lobby’ in Israel and ‘hard-line Hindu forces’ behind the petition of Rizvi to the apex Court, seeking removal of 26 Quranic verses.
Muslims send memorandum to Centre, State governments: Details
In a memorandum sent to the Centre and the State governments, Muslim participants demanded the ‘immediate arrest’ for his satanic act. They warned that inaction against Rizvi would imply that the current political dispensation in support of the petition. “Waseem Rizvi is now indulged in insulting Holy Quran, hence he is no more a Muslim in faith,” they emphasised. Furthermore, they said that he should not be appointed in any Muslim institution.
The memorandum further urged Muslims to not invite Waseem Rizvi for social or religious gathering, else they would face ‘similar consequences.’ It has asked the NIA to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Rizvi for spreading terrorism, after concluding that he must be an ‘agent of anti-India forces.’ The participants also cautioned, “Since Waseem Rizvi is no more a Muslim by faith, his body should not be allowed to be buried in a Muslim graveyard after his death.”…
On Friday, hundreds of Muslims gathered at the Jama Masjid in the National Capital to protest against the petition filed by ex-Shia Waqf Board Chairman (UP) Waseem Rizvi. The development comes days after he had filed a petition in the apex court, demanding the removal of 26 ‘problematic’ Quranic verses.
As per reports, the protestors began their demonstration following the Jummah (Friday prayers). They raised slogans demanding his arrest and labelled Rizvi as ‘Quran ka Dushman’ (Enemy of Quran). One of the placards, held by the protestors, read, “Tehfuza Quran ke liya jaan bhi kurban (We can sacrifice our lives for the protection of the Quran.)”
The protestors, belonging to both Shia and Sunni communities, had alleged that Waseem Rizvi had been ‘deliberately’ trying to drive a wedge between the two communities. They had urged the Muslim community to boycott the Shia leader, accused him of corruption and looting Waqf Board properties. The demonstrators were also seen marching towards the Supreme Court of India.
However, since no permission was sought from the Delhi Police for such a ‘protest march’, they remained restricted to Jama Masjid. According to Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad, Waseem Rizvi’s petition was aimed at getting ‘famous’. “We do not want any [part] of the religious book to be altered or disrespected like this. We want strictest actions against Rizvi,” he opined.
Calling for Rizvi’s ostracism, another protestor said, “Such kind of person shall be boycotted from each corner of the society as such people disturb the peace of the community by making derogatory remarks against the holy book.” Meanwhile, Injuman-e-Haideri officer bearer Zahrul Hasan has blamed ‘Zionist lobby’ in Israel and ‘hard-line Hindu forces’ behind the petition of Rizvi to the apex Court, seeking removal of 26 Quranic verses.
Muslims send memorandum to Centre, State governments: Details
In a memorandum sent to the Centre and the State governments, Muslim participants demanded the ‘immediate arrest’ for his satanic act. They warned that inaction against Rizvi would imply that the current political dispensation in support of the petition. “Waseem Rizvi is now indulged in insulting Holy Quran, hence he is no more a Muslim in faith,” they emphasised. Furthermore, they said that he should not be appointed in any Muslim institution.
The memorandum further urged Muslims to not invite Waseem Rizvi for social or religious gathering, else they would face ‘similar consequences.’ It has asked the NIA to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Rizvi for spreading terrorism, after concluding that he must be an ‘agent of anti-India forces.’ The participants also cautioned, “Since Waseem Rizvi is no more a Muslim by faith, his body should not be allowed to be buried in a Muslim graveyard after his death.”…
