Mangaluru, Jun 9: Stringent measures should be taken to prevent encroachment of Wakf properties in Karnataka as such a practice has caused widespread damages to the Muslim community across the state, said Dr Mohammed Yusuf, chairman, Karnataka State Board of Wakfs.
Presiding over the district level Wakf conference held on Monday at Zeenath Bakhskh Yatheem Khana hall in the city, he said that cases of encroachment of Wakf properties are less in Dakshina Kannada district compared to other parts of the state.
He however pointed out that the district is lagging behind in development of Wakf properties. “There are a total of 385 Muslim grave yards in Dakshina Kannada. Most of them do not even have compound walls,” he said adding that funds would be provided through NABARD for the development of Wakf properties.
He said that as many as 817 properties in Dakshina Kannada district have already been officially notified as Wakf properties and a few other properties are yet to be registered.
Mr Yusuf urged the Muslim community leaders and scholars in the district to be united and refrain from internal quarrels. “We often receive complaints over issues such as differences in the Madrasa text book syllabus. In some places, police had to intervene to bring the situation under control. This is a shame for entire community,” he said urging the office bearers of Masjid and Madrasa committees to shun their ego and act responsibly.
Speaking on the occasion, U T Khader, Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister, advised the State Board of Wakfs to seek advices from the district Wakf advisory committees before taking crucial decisions. He also said that Muslims should be united and to avoid conflicts.
Ivan D’Souza, MLC, said that among the 15.19 per cent religions minority population in Karnataka, Muslims and Christians comprise 77.83 percent and 12.17 percent. However, they did not get sufficient grants in the budget. Community leaders should raise voice in this regard, he said.
Thwaka Ahmed Musliyar, Khazi of Mangaluru, inaugurated the event. Sayyid Fazal Koyamma Thangal, Khazi of Ullal offered dua. S M Rasheed Haji, president, district Wakf Advisory Committee, welcomed the gathering and delivered introductory remarks.
Mohiuddin Bava, MLA, Mangaluru North, Y Mohammed Kunhi, Shafi Sa’adi, State Wakf Board Members, Y Abdullah Kunhi, Chancellor, Yenepoya University, Ibrahim Kodichal, president, MUDA were present among others.
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