Demolition of mosques threatens India’s secular fabric: JIH chief
Kozhikode: The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) chief, Syed Sadatullah Husaini, has said that the continued demolition drive of mosques, madrasas and other Muslim sites do not augur well which poses a threat to the Muslim identity in India.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) chief Syed Sadatullah Husaini addressing a massive “Resist Hindutva” rally held by the premier organisation’s Kerala said the demolition drive in different parts of the New Delhi and in other states not only poses a threat to the Muslim identity but it puts at risk the secular fabric of India.
Husaini underscored the need for resolute resistance against communalism, hatred, and racism.
Highlighting the alarming trend of cultivating hatred and division among communities, Husaini cited noted British historian Arnold Toynbee’s assertion that “Civilisations die from suicide, not by murder,” emphasising that spreading hatred has become a priority over the development and progress.
Drawing attention to the erosion of trust in institutions and manipulation of the judicial system for communal agendas, Husaini condemned the selective application of law and the growing normalisation of hate speeches by political leaders.
Expressing concern over the demolition of mosques, including the recent 600-year-old Akhonji mosque in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area, Husaini warned against the dangerous trajectory of communal politics, which not only threatens Muslims but also undermines the judicial integrity and rule of law.
Husaini emphasised the importance of resilience in the face of adversity and the need to win hearts and minds through service, love, and dialogue. He stressed the importance of educational and economic empowerment in resisting oppression and safeguarding religious freedom.
Husaini affirmed that resisting injustice is not only a moral imperative but a religious duty, calling on all citizens to stand united against atrocities against any particular community.
