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Muslim Community Divided Over Bhojshala Temple Verdict

The Muslim community is divided over the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict recognizing the Bhojshala complex as a Hindu temple. Kashish Warsi of the Indian Sufi Foundation appealed for peaceful acceptance, asserting that true Muslims should not pray at disputed sites. However, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli expressed disappointment and plans to approach the Supreme Court. Congress MLA Arif Masood also confirmed that the Muslim side will challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.

Key Points: Bhojshala Verdict Divides Muslim Community

  • MP High Court declares Bhojshala a Hindu temple
  • Muslim side divided on accepting verdict
  • Kashish Warsi urges peaceful acceptance
  • Maulana Mahli and Congress MLA plan Supreme Court appeal
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Muslim community divided over Bhojshala being declared Hindu temple

Muslim leaders react to MP High Court ruling recognizing Bhojshala as a Hindu temple, with some accepting the verdict and others planning to appeal in Supreme Court.

"A true Muslim won't offer namaz at a disputed site. - Kashish Warsi"

New Delhi, May 15

The Muslim community, on Friday, appeared divided over the Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict that recognised the Bhojshala complex as a Hindu temple and the property of King Bhoj.

The court has granted the Hindu side the exclusive right to perform worship at the site while dismissing the petitions filed by the Muslim side and the Jain community.

Reacting to the same, President of the Indian Sufi Foundation, Kashish Warsi, appealed to Muslims across the country to peacefully accept the decision.

Speaking to IANS, he said: "'Namaz' was offered there only on Fridays and Hindus used to perform worship on Tuesdays. Idols (of Hindu Goddesses) used to be removed from there on Fridays. Then the place was cleaned for namaz," he said.

Warsi asserted that a "true Muslim" won't offer namaz at a disputed site.

"Just like the Babri Masjid verdict, this decision too should be accepted by the (Muslim) community because going against the court amounts to contempt of court," he said.

Reiterating his appeal, Warsi said: "I would appeal to everyone not to be misled by anyone, especially those having a communal mindset."

He added that one should refrain from taking the law into one's hands and instead can approach the Supreme Court if they disagree with the decision.

However, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli said that the High Court's verdict regarding Bhojshala has caused "disappointment" among Muslims.

"Legally, the option of approaching the Supreme Court is still open to us," he told IANS.

Mahli sounded optimistic that the Supreme Court "will serve justice".

Congress MLA Arif Masood also echoed that the Muslim side will appeal in the Supreme Court.

He said: "The case of the Kamal Maula Mosque is very old, and this dispute has been going on for a long time. The controversy continued even after it was handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)."

"We have spoken to the party that was fighting the case, and all of us together will challenge this matter in the Supreme Court," he mentioned.

He added: "The administration should not hand over the property till the Supreme Court delivers its verdict."

While allowing only Hindu worship at the site, the High Court also considered the Muslim community. It suggested that the government consider allocating alternative land for a mosque if they so desire.

- IANS

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Sneha F
I appreciate Kashish Warsi's mature appeal. A true secularist would accept court decisions. But Maulana Mahli's disappointment is understandable too. The Supreme Court should hear the appeal quickly to end this once and for all.
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Rahul R
Why is this even a dispute? The ASI evidence and history clearly show it's a Hindu temple. Muslims have many mosques already. Let Hindus have their sacred place without controversy. Sabko insaaf milega. ✌️
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Lisa P
As an American watching this, I'm impressed by how India handles religious disputes through courts. The suggestion to allocate alternative land is a great compromise. Wish we had such peaceful resolution mechanisms back home.
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Pooja D
Dividing communities over historical sites benefits nobody. The High Court verdict is clear. Instead of appealing, why not focus on real issues like education and development? Bas ab in disputes se bahar niklo. 😔
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David E
History can't be rewritten by court orders. Both sides have legitimate emotional attachments. The land allocation suggestion is sensible. Hope India's secular fabric remains strong despite such verdicts.
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Aman W
Maulana Mahli should listen to Kashish Warsi. True Islam teaches peace, not fighting over disputed sites. If Supreme Court upholds this

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