New Delhi/Bareilly: In Indian politics these days ‘Uniform Civil Code’ means Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Discussions about about are in full swing. In this episode, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Shahabuddin Rajvi Barelvi Has once again expressed its opinion on this controversial issue.
Recently, a video related to the UCC was released by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the social media platform ‘X’ (East Twitter), to which Maulana Rajvi gave a sharp reaction and said that “UCC Muslims are not allowed at any cost.”
According to him, if this law is implemented without any religious sentiments, then it will hurt not only the Muslim society, but also the feelings of followers of other religions of India.
‘UCC is interfering in Sharia’ – Maulana Rajvi
Maulana Shahabuddin Rajvi said,
,UCC is direct intervention in Sharia. If this law is implemented, it will be against the Constitutional structure and democratic values of India.,
He warned that India is one Religious democratic country Is, where every religion has the freedom to live life according to its traditions and religious rules. In such a situation Uniform civil code It would be like forcing a religion.
Conspiracy to bypass Sharia?
Maulana further said that if the government really wants to bring a law that is equal for all citizens, then First of all, the basic principles and traditions of those religions should be understood in depth,
According to him,
,If the law is to be enacted, then it must be taken care of in it. Only then can he be acceptable to those who believe in all religions. Otherwise, this law will become a weapon to target only one community.,
Political rhetoric or communal polarization?
Many experts in political corridors believe that in view of the 2024 general elections, such issues Attempted religious polarization Is being done
Frequent raising UCC by BJP and campaigning in support of it, among Muslim community An atmosphere of mistrust Is producing This statement of Maulana Rajvi is also a result of this dissatisfaction.
Impact of UCC: Will India’s social structure change?
The implementation of UCC will bring uniformity in the rules of marriage, divorce, succession and property in the country. But this will directly affect those communities who settle these cases under their religious laws, especially Muslim community,
Maulana says that
,By implementing such laws, the government is attacking the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb of India. The beauty of India is in its diversity and not in uniformity.,
All India Muslim Jamaat’s role
All India Muslim Jamaat is a prestigious organization that across the country Defense of religious and social interests of Muslim society Is active for. Its president Maulana Rajvi’s statement not just her personal opinion, but reflects the feelings of a large class.
He appealed to Muslims across the country that
,Stay organized to protect the Constitution and Sharia and raise your voice in a peaceful, democratic manner against this law.,
Anger among youth and ruckus on social media
After the video released by the BJP, there has been a sharp debate on social media platforms. Many Muslim youth described it as unilateral publicity and hashtag on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook #REJECTUCC And #Shariahisourlaw Started trending.
Through these hashtags, Muslim youth made it clear that they would not compromise on the principles of Sharia and under any circumstances ‘Eradicating religious identity in the name of equality’ Will not tolerate the efforts of
Political parties silence or strategy?
While the BJP is outspoken about the UCC, the opposition parties are either silent on this issue or are making statements in a big language.
Some political analysts believe that a debate over UCC is a Political masterstroke Maybe, but if it is used for the purpose of hurting religious sentiments, it can also have the opposite effect.
Further path: collision or solution?
According to Maulana Shahabuddin Rajvi, India should protect its democratic values And give people of all religions the right to live with equality and respect.
He also said in the end that
,We respect the constitution of the country, but Sharia is our soul. If the law bypasses the Sharia, then the Muslim society will never listen to it.,
But the question must be…
Will the UCC unite India or will it promote religious imbalance? Is it really possible to create a ‘equal’ society bypassing the religious identity of Muslim society?
You will get the answer soon, but at the moment it is clear that Maulana Shahabuddin Rajvi This statement of the UCC has brought the debate to a new boil.