Srinagar, Nov 29(KNS): The President of Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman-E-Sharie Shian and founder of Anjuman Interfaith Dialogue Chapter, Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi, has expressed concern over the recent claims on mosques and dargahs in various courts across the country.

Following the unresolved issue of Sambhal's Jama Masjid, a new claim has emerged, asserting that the Ajmer Dargah is the Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple.

While addressing the Friday Congregation in Markaz e Imam Bargha Budgam, Aga Hassan stated that these claims undermine the law and the constitution, especially in light of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This law, enacted by Parliament, specifies that the status of any place of worship as of August 15, 1947, shall remain unchanged and cannot be challenged. The intent was to prevent further disputes over mosques or other religious places following the Babri Masjid case.

However, after claims on Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Shahi Eidgah in Mathura, Bhojshala Mosque in Madhya Pradesh, Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow, and Sambhal Sama Masjid, a claim has now been made on the historic Ajmer Dargah.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelDespite the law, the court has accepted Vishnu Gupta's petition for hearing and issued notices to the parties. The petitioner claims that the land of the dargah was originally a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, where rituals like Jal Abhishek were performed.

Aga Hassan reminded that during the Babri Masjid case, the Supreme Court of India referred to this law and stated that no new claims could be entertained after its enactment. Yet, when the lower court accepted the claim on Gyanvapi Mosque, the matter continued.
The Anjuman Sharie Shian has appealed to the Chief Justice of India to take immediate Suo Motu action in this matter and direct lower courts to refrain from entertaining further disputes.

Additionally, it is the responsibility of both central and state governments to strictly enforce this law. Failure to do so could lead to a situation across the country, for which the Supreme Court and the central government would be held accountable, Aga concluded.(KNS).