#waqf building

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Genuinely curious, because you seem to hate the Ram Mandir... or how you think one party/ruling government is using it for political gain/votes or how it's wasting money etc.

What do you have to say about the Waqf board act? Or the infamous Shah Bano case and the way the Rajiv Gandhi government went against the decision of the Supreme Court to favour Muslim patriarchy. Or the fact that the Congress government banned books like the Satanic Verses to please a certain community. Is this not politics of appeasement?

You say that the ruling party is playing politics over religion, but hasn't every party done it? It's not like BJP was even hiding it, they've been campaigning for the Ram Mandir rebuilding for decades. It doesn't make it automatically a bad move.

Besides, Ram Mandir is built through devotee donations, so why so much vitriol against it? If Hindus are giving money to construct a temple, it's solely their own decision. I genuinely don't understand why there's so much hatred for it. If a community is reclaiming their holy land, which had been forcibly ruined and rebuilt into another type of building, it's not a bad thing. Plus, a big chunk of land was given to the Sunny Waqf board to build a beautiful mosque in Ayodhya itself, which has begun construction this year (iirc). Both communities will have their interests restored.

Why can't we move on and celebrate the Ram Mandir rebuilding and inauguration? Is decolonization and reclaiming of a place of cultural significance not important?

(I know that some people are being too aggressive about it, but the majority isn't. They're simply celebrating and praying. And some of them actually got attacked for it.)

Okay. Since you're genuinely curious, I'll answer this.

"Why am I criticising the current ruling party for playing politics of appeasement and not any of the other parties?" I'm criticizing them BECAUSE they're the ruling party. They have been in power for close to 10 years now. That's more than 1/3rd of my whole life. This is a hilarious question because I would've been criticizing the same action if it would've been taken by any other political party. I don't have a problem with the party, I have a problem with what they're doing. All citizens are SUPPOSED to do this, my friend. Criticizing your government on what they're doing wrong is a fundamental part of a democracy.

"Politics of appeasement." I hope you understand the difference between appeasement and religious nationalism. The ruling party isn't appeasing anyone. Their acts are guided by their political ideology of Hindutva. I fundamentally disagree with their ideology. I do not agree with them when they say being Hindu is integral to being an Indian. I do not believe in maintaining a Hindu hegemony in India. I simply refuse to accept an ideology that was LITERALLY INSPIRED BY FASCISM AND THE IDEAS OF RACIAL SUPERIORITY.

"What do you have to say about so-and-so?" You know, I would've criticised things I believe are harming our country and power when the governments you speak of were in power. Unfortunately, in certain cases I was not alive then to criticize them and in a few cases, I was a child and I did not know how to form complex sentences. I do not believe in essentialism, you understand? I do not believe that any religion or political party is essentially good or bad. I believe in judging them for what they do.

"They've been campaigning for the Ram Mandir for decades. It doesn't make it automatically a bad move." It's imperative for you to understand this, it is politically a good move and in all other ways a HORRIBLE move. They get the support of all the Hindus who make up the majority of the population? Decent political move. Who could begrudge them for using DIVIDE AND CONQUER as a strategy? But in doing so, what kind of monster have they created? Have they created a billion people who think religious-nationalism is an okay direction for the country's future? Is that a good move, I ask you.

"Ram mandir is built through devotee donations so it's okay." That's close to ₹1,800 crores. (Estimated amount because of course, there's no transparency in the donation system so that we know who donated what amount.) Do you seriously believe all that money came out of the pockets of average working class Indians? Or did the ultra wealthy businessmen fund this religious project and get massive tax breaks in the process? But yes, I'm sure there's no fuckery going on with the money because it's out of DEVOTION. That makes it okay, I guess.

Now we come to the part that is the worst part of this anon message, according to me.

"Reclamation and decolonization." You use these words so lightly and I find that offensive. These words are HIGHLY tied to power structures. Who has the power right now? Is it the mythic evil Islamic conquerors of 400 years ago? Or is it a political party that believes in hindu nationalism and is funded by the ultra wealthy billionaires because said party helps them get even richer? Who is reclaiming what here? I want you to ask yourself this. Can a powerful majority claim reclamation when they tear down a building to build another building there?

"They tore down the temple and built a mosque there" And now you've torn down the mosque and built a temple there. Congratulations, you've won the game. Where do we go from here? Will everyone be happy now? Has peace been restored? A great evil destroyed? What story are we telling ourselves here? Will the religious fanaticism go away now? Will the hatred that has been cultivated in the hearts of Hindus against Muslims be sated? Or will it find more avenues to spread itself?

Decolonizing the mind, right? I wonder why we're only focused on decolonizing against the islamic past and not anything else. But it's okay that India is currently colonising Kashmir. We don't believe in decolonisation when it comes to Kashmir. We don't believe in decolonizing from the system of capitalism that is choking the lives out of us. HELL, WE DON'T EVEN BELIEVE IN RECLAMATION SEEING HOW WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH GIVING THE BARE MINIMUM RESERVATION TO CERTAIN COMMUNITIES AS A REPARATION FOR THE HARM THEY'VE HISTORICALLY AND CURRENTLY SUFFERED AND ARE STILL SUFFERING.

I don't want people to talk to me about reclamation, reparation and decolonisation before they accept their own hypocrisy.

Anon, you say have so much vitriol and hate towards a mandir. I should let people celebrate. Did I stop you personally from celebrating? Did I beat up somebody for trying to shove their religious agenda on me? All I did was talk about how sad I am that this is what we've decided to do with our country's resources. Why is one voice of dissent such a big deal to you? Do you want me to shut up and fall in line? Will that be acceptable?

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By: Bruce Hoffman

Published: Oct 10, 2023

“Not every German who bought a copy of Mein Kampf necessarily read it … But it might be argued that had more non-Nazi Germans read it before 1933 and had the foreign statesmen of the world perused it carefully while there was still time, both Germany and the world might have been saved from catastrophe.” — William L. Shirer, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

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How many Israelis, or Jews, or anyone else for that matter, have read the 1988 Hamas Covenant or the revised charter that was issued in 2017? With 36 articles of only a few paragraphs’ length each in the former, and 42 concise statements of general principles and objectives in the latter, both are considerably shorter and more digestible than the 782-page original German-language edition of Mein Kampf. Moreover, unlike Hitler’s seminal work, which was not published in English until March 1939, excellent English translations of both the original Hamas Covenant and its successor can easily be found on the internet.

Released on August 18, 1988, the original covenant spells out clearly Hamas’s genocidal intentions. Accordingly, what happened in Israel on Saturday is completely in keeping with Hamas’s explicit aims and stated objectives. It was in fact the inchoate realization of Hamas’s true ambitions.

The most relevant of the document’s 36 articles can be summarized as falling within four main themes:

The complete destruction of Israel as an essential condition for the liberation of Palestine and the establishment of a theocratic state based on Islamic law (Sharia),

The need for both unrestrained and unceasing holy war (jihad) to attain the above objective,

The deliberate disdain for, and dismissal of, any negotiated resolution or political settlement of Jewish and Muslim claims to the Holy Land, and

The reinforcement of historical anti-Semitic tropes and calumnies married to sinister conspiracy theories.

Thus, as fighting rages in Israel and Gaza, and may yet escalate and spread, pleas for moderation, restraint, negotiation, and the building of pathways to peace are destined to find no purchase with Hamas. The covenant makes clear that holy war, divinely ordained and scripturally sanctioned, is in Hamas’s DNA.

Israel’s Complete and Utter Destruction

The covenant opens with a message that precisely encapsulates Hamas’s master plan. Quoting Hassan al-Banna, the Egyptian founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, of which Hamas is a constituent member (Article 2), the document proclaims, “Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it.”

Lest there be any doubt about Hamas’s sanguinary aims toward Israel and the Jewish people, the introduction goes on to explain:

This Covenant of the Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS), clarifies its picture, reveals its identity, outlines its stand, explains its aims, speaks about its hopes, and calls for its support, adoption and joining its ranks. Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious … It is a step that inevitably should be followed by other steps.

After some general explanatory language about Hamas’s religious foundation and noble intentions, the covenant comes to the Islamic Resistance Movement’s raison d’être: the slaughter of Jews. “The Day of Judgement will not come about,” it proclaims, “until Moslems fight the Jews (killing the Jews), when the Jew will hide behind stones and trees. The stones and trees will say O Moslems, O Abdulla, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill him.”

Article 11 spells out why this annihilation of Jews is required. Palestine is described as an “Islamic Waqf”—an endowment predicated on Muslim religious, education, or charitable principles and therefore inviolate to any other peoples or religions. Accordingly, the territory that now encompasses Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank is

consecrated for future Moslem generations until Judgement Day. It, or any part of it, should not be squandered: it, or any part of it, should not be given up … This Waqf remains as long as earth and heaven remain. Any procedure in contradiction to Islamic Sharia, where Palestine is concerned, is null and void.

In sum, any compromise over this land, including the moribund two-state solution, much less coexistence among faiths and peoples, is forbidden.

Holy War

Article 12 links the exclusive Muslim right to the land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River with the religious obligation incumbent upon all Muslims to wage a war of religious purification. “Nothing in nationalism is more significant or deeper than in the case when an enemy should tread Moslem land. Resisting and quelling the enemy becomes the individual duty of every Moslem [sic], male or female”—a point later reiterated in Articles 14 and 15.

Article 15, moreover, highlights the importance of inculcating this mindset in children. “It is important that basic changes be made in the school curriculum, to cleanse it of the traces of ideological invasion that affected it as a result of the orientalists and missionaries who infiltrated the region following the defeat of the Crusaders at the hands of Salah el-Din (Saladin).” Along these lines, Article 30 also points out that jihad is not confined to the carrying of arms and the confrontation of the enemy: “Writers, intellectuals, media people, orators, educaters [sic]” are called upon “fulfill their duty, because of the ferocity of the Zionist offensive and the Zionist influence in many countries exercised through financial and media control, as well as the consequences that all this lead to in the greater part of the world.”

Nothing is negotiable

Article 13 rejects any kind of negotiations for, or peaceful resolution of, Jewish and Palestinian territorial claims to the land. On this point, the covenant is completely transparent: “There is no solution for the Palestinian question except through Jihad. Initiatives, proposals and international conferences are all a waste of time and vain endeavors.” Nor are these words historical artifacts. Hamas “military” communiqués heralding the triumphs of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood end with the words “It is a jihad of victory or martyrdom.”

Indeed, this part of the covenant stresses that:

Initiatives, and so-called peaceful solutions and international conferences, are in contradiction to the principles of the Islamic Resistance Movement. Abusing any part of Palestine is abuse directed against part of religion. Nationalism of the Islamic Resistance Movement is part of its religion. Its members have been fed on that. For the sake of hoisting the banner of Allah over their homeland they fight.

The covenant further says of international negotiations that the “Palestinian people know better than to consent to having their future, rights and fate toyed with.”

Base Anti-Semitism

The covenant is especially noteworthy for its trafficking in odious calumnies and conspiracies about the Jewish people and the alleged superhuman influence and power that they exercise over all mankind. “In their Nazi treatment [of other peoples], the Jews made no exception for women or children,” Article 20 begins. “Their policy of striking fear in the heart is meant for all. They attack people where their breadwinning is concerned, extorting their money and threatening their honor. They deal with people as if they were the worst war criminals.”

Article 22 advances this theme. Channeling the fantastical arguments of the infamous Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion (which is discussed in Article 32), Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and the Ku Klux Klan, it elaborates on the depth and breadth of Jewish perfidy. The language of this article is so unhinged that it is worth quoting in full:

For a long time, the enemies have been planning, skillfully and with precision, for the achievement of what they have attained. They took into consideration the causes affecting the current of events. They strived to amass great and substantive material wealth which they devoted to the realization of their dream. With their money, they took control of the world media, news agencies, the press, publishing houses, broadcasting stations, and others. With their money they stirred revolutions in various parts of the world with the purpose of achieving their interests and reaping the fruit therein. They were behind the French Revolution, the Communist revolution and most of the revolutions we heard and hear about, here and there. With their money they formed secret societies, such as Freemasons, Rotary Clubs, the Lions and others in different parts of the world for the purpose of sabotaging societies and achieving Zionist interests. With their money they were able to control imperialistic countries and instigate them to colonize many countries in order to enable them to exploit their resources and spread corruption there.

You may speak as much as you want about regional and world wars. They were behind World War I, when they were able to destroy the Islamic Caliphate, making financial gains and controlling resources. They obtained the Balfour Declaration, formed the League of Nations through which they could rule the world. They were behind World War II, through which they made huge financial gains by trading in armaments, and paved the way for the establishment of their state. It was they who instigated the replacement of the League of Nations with the United Nations and the Security Council to enable them to rule the world through them. There is no war going on anywhere, without having their finger in it.

Article 28 continues this theme and again cites various civic organizations and fraternal orders as the malign vessels through which the Jewish people relentlessly pursue their goal of global domination. Alcoholism and drug addiction are integral tools of the Jews’ nefarious plot:

The Zionist invasion is a vicious invasion. It does not refrain from resorting to all methods, using all evil and contemptible ways to achieve its end. It relies greatly in its infiltration and espionage operations on the secret organizations it gave rise to, such as the Freemasons, The Rotary and Lions clubs, and other sabotage groups. All these organizations, whether secret or open, work in the interest of Zionism and according to its instructions. They aim at undermining societies, destroying values, corrupting consciences, deteriorating character and annihilating Islam. It is behind the drug trade and alcoholism in all its kinds so as to facilitate its control and expansion.

After Palestine, Article 32 explains, “the Zionists aspire to expand from the Nile to the Euphrates. When they will have digested the region they overtook, they will aspire to further expansion, and so on. Their plan is embodied in the ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion,’ and their present conduct is the best proof of what we are saying.” Standing against this overwhelming force is Hamas—“the spearhead of the circle of struggle with world Zionism and a step on the road.”

Tucked into Article 31, toward the end of the delineation of its three dozen guiding principles, Hamas claims that all faiths can “coexist in peace and quiet with each other” under its unique “wing of Islam.” But lest anyone be lulled into believing the promise of this paradise on Earth, Hamas demands as the price of entry full allegiance and unquestioning compliance with its rule: “It is the duty of the followers of other religions to stop disputing the sovereignty of Islam in this region, because the day these followers should take over there will be nothing but carnage, displacement and terror.”

A Kinder, Gentler Charter?

On May 1, 2017, Hamas issued a revised charter. Gone were the “vague religious rhetoric and outlandish utopian pronouncements” of the earlier document, according to analysis prepared for the Institute of Palestine Studies. Instead, the new charter was redolent of “straightforward and mostly pragmatic political language” that had “shifted the movement’s positions and policies further toward the spheres of pragmatism and nationalism as opposed to dogma and Islamism.” Nonetheless, the analyst was struck by “the movement’s adherence to its founding principles” alongside newly crafted, “carefully worded” language suggesting moderation and flexibility.

Israel immediately dismissed the group’s effort to promote a kinder, gentler image of its once avowedly bloodthirsty agenda. “Hamas is attempting to fool the world, but it will not succeed,” a spokesperson from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office predicted.

In fact, the new document differs little from its predecessor. Much like the original, the new document asserts Hamas’s long-standing goal of establishing a sovereign, Islamist Palestinian state that extends, according to Article 2, from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea and from the Lebanese border to the Israeli city of Eilat—in other words, through the entirety of Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. And it is similarly unequivocal about “the right of return” of all Palestinian refugees displaced as a result of the 1948 and 1967 wars (Article 12)—which is portrayed as “a natural right, both individual and collective,” divinely ordained and “inalienable.” That right, therefore “cannot be dispensed with by any party, whether Palestinian, Arab or international,” thus again rendering negotiations or efforts to achieve any kind of political settlement between Israel and the Palestinians irrelevant, void, or both. Article 27 forcefully reinforces this point: “There is no alternative to a fully sovereign Palestinian State on the entire national Palestinian soil, with Jerusalem as its capital.”

The most striking departure from the 1988 charter is that the 2017 statement of principles and objectives now claims that Hamas is not anti-Jewish but anti-Zionist and, accordingly, sees “Zionists” and not “Jews” as the preeminent enemy and target of its opprobrium. The revised document therefore modulates the blatantly anti-Semitic rhetoric of its predecessor but once again decries Zionism as central to a dark, conspiratorial plot of global dimensions.

For centuries, Jews have been blamed for causing the anti-Semitism directed against them. The new Hamas charter perpetuates this libel, arguing, “It is the Zionists who constantly identify Judaism and the Jews with their own colonial project and illegal entity” and who are therefore responsible for the conflation of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism.

The Zionist project, according to Article 14, is a “racist, aggressive, colonial and expansionist project based on seizing the properties of others; it is hostile to the Palestinian people and to their aspiration for freedom, liberation, return and self-determination. The Israeli entity is the plaything of the Zionist project and its base of aggression.” Article 15 goes on to claim that Zionism is the enemy not just of the Palestinian people but of all Muslims, and that it poses “a danger to international security and peace and to mankind and its interests and stability.” The following article then attempts to thread the needle between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism: “Hamas affirms that its conflict is with the Zionist project not with the Jews because of their religion.”

Although the new charter lacks the febrile denunciations of “initiatives, and so-called peaceful solutions and international conferences” of its predecessor, it makes Hamas’s position on Israel’s existence abundantly clear. “The establishment of ‘Israel’ is entirely illegal and contravenes the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people,” Article 18 states, “and goes against their will and the will of the Ummah.” Driving home this point, the new Article 19 proclaims, “There shall be no recognition of the legitimacy of the Zionist entity. Whatever has befallen the land of Palestine in terms of occupation, settlement building, judaisation [sic] or changes to its features or falsification of facts is illegitimate. Rights never lapse.”

As for the promise of peace between Israel and Palestine expressed in the 1993 Oslo Accords, Article 21 is explicit in stating Hamas’s rejection of that landmark agreement: “Hamas affirms that the Oslo Accords and their addenda contravene the governing rules of international law in that they generate commitments that violate the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Therefore, the Movement rejects these agreements and all that flows from them.”

Hamas affirms, instead, its commitment to liberating Palestine by force. “Resisting the occupation with all means and methods is a legitimate right guaranteed by divine laws and by international norms and laws,” the document states. “At the heart of these lies armed resistance, which is regarded as the strategic choice for protecting the principles and the rights of the Palestinian people.”

Perhaps the most astonishing statement in the entire new document—issued by a terrorist group that has forbade elections in Gaza since 2007—is the fatuous claim in Article 29 that “Hamas believes in, and adheres to, managing its Palestinian relations on the basis of pluralism, democracy, national partnership, acceptance of the other and the adoption of dialogue.”

Plus Ça Change, Plus C'est La Même Chose

In the British historian Richard J. Evan’s magisterial account of the Third Reich, he recounts the reflections of a young German woman who’d read Mein Kampf in 1933: “Like many of her upper-middle-class friends, she discounted the violence and antisemitism of the National Socialists as passing excesses which would soon disappear.”  Until October 7, 2023, many in Palestine, Israel, and elsewhere may similarly have dismissed or discounted the acuity of Hamas’s aims and ambitions, its true objectives, and its as-yet-unfulfilled master plan as stated in both the 1988 and 2017 documents. Few are as ignorant or uncomprehending now.

[ Via: https://archive.md/Wm9tH ]

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If you want to read the original 1988 Charter for yourself, you can find it here, in Yale's law library: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/hamas.asp

If you've read the Charter all the way through and still regard Israel as the bad guy, I legitimately don't know what to tell you.

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In the Bible, red heifers feature heavily in Temple law. The cows must be pure red, without even two hairs of another color, and without any other form of blemish, and they’re an essential part of sacrificial purity laws. Their ashes are required, according to passages in Numbers, to purify the Temple’s priests and its altars. But these laws have long been irrelevant — after all, there hasn’t been a Temple in well over a millennia in which to slaughter the cows. Some religious stories, however, say that before the Third Temple is built, heralding the messianic era long prayed for by both Jews and Christians, a pure red heifer will be sacrificed again. In Judaism, this era is prophesied to mean the coming of a time that includes the return of biblical laws of purity, thus allowing for truly holy life. For Evangelical Christians, it would herald the End Times, the return of Jesus to Earth and the Rapture; this belief has long driven Christian Zionism and Christian lobbying on behalf of Israel.  For both groups, there are a few requirements for this time to arrive: the restoration of the nation of Israel, Jerusalem becoming a Jewish city again — which was accomplished, sort of, by Israel in 1967 — and the birth of a red heifer to purify it all. Apparently, according to a breathless announcement in the UK tabloid The Mirror, a red heifer has been born — the first born in Israel in 2,000 years. [...] The destruction of the Temple is one of the greatest tragedies in Judaism. But building a new one — the Third Temple — is a complicated, controversial proposition, both religiously and politically. The Temple Mount, the former site of the Second Temple, is currently the home of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque, both holy sites in Islam. Though Jerusalem is under Israeli control, the Temple Mount is managed by an organization called the Jordanian Waqf, with Israeli soldiers controlling ingress and egress. 

The red cow that ended the world

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The following will tell you everything you need to know about foreign interference in Israel's affairs, the bias of the 'International Community' and the absurdity of 'Palestinian' claims to our Eternal Capital : in 1930, an 'International Commission' was appointed by the 'Mandatory Power' with the approval of the League of Nations 'to determine the rights and claims of Moslems and Jews in connection with the Western or Wailing Wall' (the term 'Wailing Wall' is an insult to every Jew) The Commission (wait for it, this is a good bit) was comprised of 'experts' from the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. Having spent a month in Jerusalem 'hearing witnesses on both sides', the 'experts' issued the following verdict: "To the Moslems belong the sole ownership of, and sole proprietary right to the Western Wall, seeing that it forms an integral part of the Haram al-Sharif area (erm, the Temple Mount), which is Waqf property. To the Moslems there also belongs the ownership of the pavement in front of the Wall and of the adjacent so-called Moghrabi (Moroccan) Quarter opposite the Wall, inasmuch as the last-mentioned property was made Waqf under Moslem Sharia law, it being dedicated to charitable purposes. Such appurtenances of worship and/or such other objects as the Jews may be entitled to place near the Wall either in conformity with the provisions of this present verdict or by agreement come to between the Parties shall under no circumstances be considered as, or have the effect of, establishing for them (the Jews) any sort of proprietary right to the Wall or to the adjacent pavement." So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen - three thousand years of Jewish history handed over to the Moslems by Dutch, Swedish and Swiss 'experts', just like that. 18 years later, the Jordanians attacked and occupied East Jerusalem. They destroyed 56 ancient Synagogues, used Jewish headstones to pave roads and build urinals, used the Western Wall as a rubbish tip and threw Jewish families out of their homes, which they then 'gave' to Moslems. In 1967, during the 6 day war, Israel recaptured and reunified our Eternal Capital - never again will it be divided.

Likud Herut UK

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Fanatical Jewish groups plan to march to Al-Aqsa Mosque to ‘end its Islamic status’

Israeli police allow far-right march as fanatical Jews are set to raid Islam’s third holiest site again

Fanatical Jewish groups plan to march to Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem to "end its Islamic status" and "Judaize" it.

Various far-right Jewish groups announced in a joint statement that they would hold the provocative march Thursday evening, which coincides with the first day of Hanukkah, a Jewish festival that lasts eight days.

The statement said the march, which was greenlit by the Israeli police, would be organized with the aim of "ending the administration of the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf in Masjid al-Aqsa,” which is responsible for the administration of the Muslim holy site, and "reestablishing full Jewish sovereignty" in Jerusalem and over Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The march will proceed towards Al-Aqsa Mosque from the Damascus Gate, one of the main gates of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Located in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa Mosque is under the auspices of the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf, affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Foundations, according to the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty signed on Oct. 26, 1994.

But fanatical Jews have been raiding Al-Aqsa Mosque accompanied by the police since 2003, with the unilateral decision of Israel and the initiatives of some far-right organizations.

Radical Jews, who call the area the Temple Mount, encourage Israelis to raid Al-Aqsa to perform religious rituals, accompanied by calls to build a Jewish temple there.

The Waqf has warned that the raids of fanatical Jews have increased in recent years.

Israeli forces have imposed restrictions on Muslims entering Al-Aqsa Mosque since Oct. 7, when they launched attacks against the Gaza Strip, and are preventing Palestinians except the elderly from entering the mosque during Friday prayers.

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We've noted previously that the Waqf tourist guides to the Temple Mount from the 1920s through 1950 freely admitted that the Dome of the Rock was built on the spot of the two Jewish Temples. Now the updated editions of the Waqf guide explicitly denies any Jewish connection to the Mount.

But a new photo book of the Temple Mount, "The Noble Sanctuary Book," has just been released and it was clearly made with the blessings of the Jordanian government and the Waqf, which granted the photographer Bashar Tabbah access to places not open to the public. The introduction was written by a member of Jordan's royal family.

The historical section of the book was written by an American archaeologist, Dr. Robert Schick. And his description indicates that the Temples were indeed on that site - and he brings proof from the Quran:

There is a little wiggle room there to say that it is possible that the Temples were elsewhere in Jerusalem, and it looks like Schick tried to thread the needle between honesty and the desires of the Jordanians. But his wording "Other verses associated with the Masjid al-Aqsa compound" immediately after the Quranic reference to the Temples makes it clear that the book says that the Quran is referring to the Temples on the Temple Mount.

Before anyone heard of Palestinians, this was not a controversial position. Many Muslim scholars over the centuries knew that the entire reason the Dome of the Rock was built where it was is because it was the site of the Temples and they wanted to build something that would approach the majesty of the originals. However, the official position changed in the 1950s and 60s, culminating in explicit Temple denial by Yasir Arafat at Camp David.

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Waqf sanjauli shimla Insight Cover story

Introduction to the Waqf Sanjauli Shimla Controversy

The Waqf Sanjauli Shimla controversy is a deeply intricate legal and social dispute that has captured the attention of many in India. At its core, the controversy involves the ownership and management of a mosque located in the Sanjauli area of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The property in question is claimed by the Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board, a statutory body responsible for managing Islamic religious endowments, or Waqf properties, in the state. However, this claim has been met with resistance from local residents and government authorities, leading to an ongoing legal battle.

In this article, we will explore the historical background of the Waqf properties in India, the specific details of the Sanjauli Mosque dispute, the legal proceedings, communal and political implications, and the broader challenges faced by Waqf properties across the country. This analysis will also include SEO-optimized sections with trending keywords and subheadings to ensure the content is easily accessible to readers seeking information on this controversial issue. Historical Context of Waqf Properties in India Understanding Waqf in Islamic Law Waqf, an Arabic term meaning "detention," refers to the Islamic endowment of property for religious or charitable purposes. The concept of Waqf is deeply rooted in Islamic law and tradition, where assets are dedicated in perpetuity for the benefit of the community. Once a property is designated as Waqf, it cannot be sold, mortgaged, or transferred. The management of these properties is typically entrusted to Waqf Boards, which are responsible for ensuring that the assets are used according to the terms of the original endowment. The Role of Waqf Boards in India In India, Waqf properties are managed by state Waqf Boards, which operate under the Waqf Act of 1995. These Boards are tasked with maintaining the properties, ensuring their proper use, and resolving disputes related to ownership or management. However, the management of Waqf properties in India has often been fraught with challenges, including legal disputes, unauthorized encroachments, and allegations of mismanagement.

The Sanjauli Mosque: A Property Under Dispute

The Sanjauli Mosque's Historical Significance The Sanjauli Mosque, located in the Sanjauli area of Shimla, is a religious site with considerable historical and cultural significance. The mosque is believed to have been established several decades ago and serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community. The Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board claims ownership of the land on which the mosque stands, citing historical documents that trace the property back to the pre-partition era when Shimla was part of undivided Punjab.

Expansion and Unauthorized Construction One of the most contentious issues in the Sanjauli Mosque dispute is the alleged unauthorized construction that has taken place on the property. According to reports from The Indian Express and Business Today, the mosque, originally a single-storey structure, has been expanded to five storeys without obtaining the necessary approvals from the Shimla Municipal Corporation. This unauthorized construction has raised concerns among local residents and authorities, who argue that the expansion violates municipal regulations and poses safety risks. The Waqf Board, however, has distanced itself from the unauthorized construction, claiming that it had no knowledge of who carried out the additional building work. The Board has maintained that its primary concern is the preservation of the mosque as a Waqf property and that it is committed to resolving the dispute through legal means.

Legal Proceedings and Challenges The Ownership Dispute in Court

The ownership of the Sanjauli Mosque has been the subject of ongoing legal proceedings, with both the Waqf Board and local residents presenting their arguments in court. The Waqf Board has submitted historical documents to support its claim of ownership, arguing that the land was designated as Waqf property long before India's partition in 1947. These documents, if authenticated, could establish the Board's legal right to manage the property. On the other hand, local residents and their legal representatives have challenged the authenticity of the Waqf Board's documents. They argue that the land belongs to the revenue department of the state government and that the Waqf Board's claim is based on outdated or incomplete records. The court has asked the Waqf Board to provide a detailed explanation of how the mosque was expanded from a single-storey structure to a five-storey building without the necessary approvals.

The Role of the Shimla Municipal Corporation The Shimla Municipal Corporation has played a crucial role in the legal proceedings, particularly concerning the unauthorized construction at the Sanjauli Mosque. The Corporation has argued that the expansion violates municipal building codes and that the Waqf Board should be held accountable for any construction carried out on the property. The court has asked the Waqf Board to clarify its involvement in the construction and to provide evidence that it took steps to prevent unauthorized building work. As the legal battle continues, the court has scheduled the next hearing for October 5, 2024. This hearing will be critical in determining the future of the Sanjauli Mosque and the resolution of the ownership dispute.

Communal and Political Repercussions

The Impact on Communal Harmony in Shimla The Sanjauli Mosque controversy has had a significant impact on communal relations in Shimla, with tensions rising between the local Muslim community and other religious groups. According to Amar Ujala, Hindu organizations in the area have accused the mosque of being an illegal construction and have called for its demolition. These groups claim that the mosque is being used to harbor "outsiders," a term that has inflamed communal sentiments and led to protests. The situation became particularly volatile after a local businessman was allegedly attacked by Muslim youths in connection with the dispute. This incident sparked further protests and calls for the demolition of the mosque, with some local leaders arguing that the mosque's expansion was part of a broader effort to alter the religious demographics of the area.

Political Involvement and Statements The controversy has also attracted the attention of political leaders in Himachal Pradesh, with the issue being discussed in the state assembly. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has called for calm and urged all parties to respect the legal process. He emphasized that all residents of the state, regardless of their religion, have equal rights and that the rule of law must be upheld. The involvement of political leaders has added a layer of complexity to the dispute, with some parties using the controversy to mobilize support among their constituencies. This has raised concerns that the legal and communal aspects of the dispute could be overshadowed by political considerations, potentially delaying a resolution.

Broader Implications for Waqf Properties in India Challenges in the Management of Waqf Properties The Sanjauli Mosque controversy is not an isolated case; it is indicative of the broader challenges faced by Waqf properties across India. Waqf Boards often struggle with issues such as unauthorized encroachments, legal disputes over ownership, and allegations of mismanagement. These challenges are compounded by the fact that many Waqf properties have historical significance and are located in areas with complex communal dynamics. According to a report by The Times of India, there are thousands of Waqf properties across India, many of which are embroiled in legal disputes. The management of these properties requires a delicate balance between respecting the original endowment's terms and addressing the practical needs of the communities that use them.

The Need for Legal Reforms Given the complexities involved in managing Waqf properties, there have been calls for legal reforms to improve the functioning of Waqf Boards and to provide clearer guidelines for the management of these assets. Some experts have argued that the Waqf Act of 1995 needs to be updated to address contemporary challenges, such as the rise of unauthorized construction and the need for greater transparency in the management of Waqf funds. Legal reforms could also help to reduce the number of disputes related to Waqf properties by providing clearer definitions of ownership and management rights. This could, in turn, reduce the burden on the courts and allow for more efficient resolution of disputes.

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Muslim Trust for Education: Building a Brighter Future

Education is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for personal and societal development. For Muslim communities around the world, ensuring access to quality education is a priority that aligns with Islamic values and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This blog delves into the concept of Muslim Trust for Education, exploring its significance, objectives, and impact on society. We will cover various aspects, including the role of Islamic teachings, the importance of community involvement, and the future prospects of educational trusts in the Muslim world.

1. Introduction: The Importance of Education in Islam

Islam places immense importance on education. The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was "Iqra" (read), highlighting the significance of knowledge. Islamic teachings encourage the pursuit of education for both men and women, as it is seen as a means to better understand Allah's creation and fulfill one's duties. Education is considered a pathway to enlightenment, moral development, and societal contribution.

2. What is a Muslim Trust for Education?

A Muslim Trust for Education is a charitable organization established to support educational initiatives within the Muslim community. These trusts are dedicated to providing resources, scholarships, and infrastructure to enhance educational opportunities. They operate on Islamic principles of charity (sadaqah) and trust (waqf), ensuring that the funds and resources are used effectively for the benefit of the community.

3. Objectives of Muslim Trusts for Education

3.1 Promoting Access to Quality Education

One of the primary objectives of Muslim Trusts for Education is to ensure access to quality education for all, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. By providing financial assistance, scholarships, and funding for schools, these trusts work towards eliminating barriers to education.

3.2 Supporting Islamic Education

Muslim educational trusts also focus on promoting Islamic education, ensuring that students receive a balanced education that includes religious and secular studies. This helps in preserving Islamic heritage and values while equipping students with the skills needed for modern society.

3.3 Empowering Women through Education

Islam advocates for the education of women, and many Muslim Trusts for Education prioritize this aspect. By providing scholarships and building schools for girls, these trusts aim to empower women and contribute to their social and economic development.

4. Role of Islamic Teachings in Educational Trusts

4.1 The Concept of Waqf

Waqf, an Islamic endowment, plays a crucial role in funding educational initiatives. Historically, waqf has been used to establish schools, universities, and libraries. Muslim Trusts for Education often rely on this concept to create sustainable sources of funding.

4.2 The Importance of Knowledge in Islam

Islamic teachings emphasize the pursuit of knowledge as a form of worship. By supporting education, Muslim trusts align their activities with religious principles, fostering a culture of learning and intellectual growth within the community.

5. Community Involvement and Support

5.1 Engaging Local Communities

For educational trusts to be successful, community involvement is essential. Local communities play a vital role in identifying educational needs, supporting initiatives, and ensuring the sustainability of projects. Engaging parents, teachers, and local leaders helps in creating a supportive environment for students.

5.2 Building Partnerships

Collaborating with other organizations, both within and outside the Muslim community, can enhance the effectiveness of educational trusts. Partnerships with governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organizations can bring additional resources and expertise.

6. Impact of Muslim Trusts for Education

6.1 Improving Literacy Rates

Muslim Trusts for Education have significantly contributed to improving literacy rates in many regions. By establishing schools and providing scholarships, they have enabled thousands of children to receive an education, thereby reducing illiteracy.

6.2 Enhancing Quality of Education

Beyond access, these trusts focus on the quality of education. By funding teacher training programs, modernizing educational infrastructure, and developing curricula that integrate Islamic and secular knowledge, they ensure that students receive a well-rounded education.

6.3 Socio-Economic Development

Education is a key driver of socio-economic development. By empowering individuals through education, Muslim trusts contribute to the economic upliftment of communities. Educated individuals are more likely to secure better employment opportunities and contribute positively to society.

7. Challenges Faced by Muslim Trusts for Education

7.1 Financial Constraints

One of the significant challenges is securing consistent funding. While waqf provides a sustainable source, the growing demand for educational initiatives often surpasses available resources. Trusts need to diversify their funding sources and engage in effective fundraising strategies.

7.2 Political and Social Barriers

In some regions, political instability and social barriers hinder the implementation of educational projects. Trusts must navigate these challenges while advocating for policies that support education for all.

7.3 Ensuring Inclusivity

While focusing on Muslim communities, it is crucial for trusts to ensure inclusivity and not discriminate against non-Muslims. Promoting an inclusive approach can foster social harmony and mutual understanding.

8. Future Prospects and Innovations

8.1 Embracing Technology

Incorporating technology in education can significantly enhance learning outcomes. Muslim Trusts for Education can invest in digital classrooms, e-learning platforms, and online resources to reach a broader audience and improve the quality of education.

8.2 Expanding Global Reach

Expanding the reach of educational initiatives beyond local communities to a global scale can amplify the impact. By establishing international partnerships and leveraging global networks, Muslim trusts can share best practices and resources.

8.3 Sustainable Development Goals

Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can provide a framework for future initiatives. Goals related to education, gender equality, and economic growth resonate with the objectives of Muslim Trusts for Education, enabling them to contribute to global development efforts.

Conclusion: A Pathway to a Brighter Future

Muslim Trusts for Education play a vital role in shaping the future of communities by promoting access to quality education. Rooted in Islamic principles, these trusts work towards empowering individuals, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering socio-economic development. Despite challenges, the dedication and commitment of these trusts continue to make a significant impact. By embracing innovation, building partnerships, and ensuring inclusivity, Muslim Trusts for Education can pave th

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Quran Recitation Course

A Quran recitation Course from which you would learn much in regard to perfecting your recitation of the Quran.

Synopsis of what is to be learned as below:

Some of the rules in Tajweed being added to you include the Makharij of letters, the rules of Waqf, the rules of Madd, and articulation points.

Will pronounce correctly every letter of the Quran, including those letters which bear some resemblance in its sound. (Tajweed of the letters)

Fluent Recitation Success: We assist you in building up fluency for the recitation of Quranic verses, ensuring a smooth progression between words.

Support for memorization: State clearly if you intend to memorize special verses of the Qu’ran, and we support such memorization in a befitting manner in Quran recitation Course.

Application of Tajweed Rules: This is where the rules of Tajweed come in at this point, where one will apply the rules of Tajweed to his/her recitation to ensure it is done accurately and follows the traditional way of Quranic recitation.

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Latest News, Updates On Ayodhya Ram Mandhir-Ram Janmabhoomi.

Introduction

Rama, who is thought to be the seventh manifestation of the Hindu deity Vishnu, is said to have been born at the location known as Ram Janmabhoomi, which translates to "Birthplace of Rama." According to the Ramayana, Rama was born at a city known as "Ayodhya" on the Sarayu River's banks. Ayodhya now is located in the Uttar Pradesh state of northern India.

Widespread Hindu-Muslim violence broke out in 1992 after Hindu nationalists destroyed the Babri Masjid. The property was the subject of a legal issue that made it to the Indian Supreme Court, which heard cases involving title disputes from August to October 2019. The Supreme Court mandated that the site be given to a trust so that it can erect a Hindu temple by November 9th, 2019.

Opening Date

According to Mr. Rai, Lord Ram should be seated in the sanctum sanctorum by the Makar Sankranti festival in January 2024, with the temple's construction slated to be finished by December 2023.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhumi Poojaceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhumi Poojan ceremony and set the temple's foundation stone on August 5, 2020, following the Supreme Court's decision.

Temple Buid up Area

The area of the temple is 54,700 square feet, or around 2.7 acres. Nearly 70 acres will make up the whole Ram Mandir Complex, which can accommodate a million worshippers at once.

In addition to the 10 acres on which the temple will be erected, a complex containing a prayer hall, a lecture hall, an educational facility, and acres of property.

Temple architect additional amenities like a museum and a restaurant will be developed on 57

Total Budget

It would probably cost between Rs 1,400 crore and Rs 1,800 crore to build the temple. According to representatives of the Ram Janmabhoomi TeerthKshetraNyas, the temple trust is receiving donations totaling between Rs 60 -70 lakh for the construction of the great temple.

Ayodhya Ram MandirProject Construction Company

The trust hired Tata Consulting Engineers as the project manager consultant and Larsen & Toubro as the design & build contractor for the construction of the temple in November 2020. Additional agreements for the construction of the 67-acre temple complex were made with Tata Consulting Engineers and Design Associates Inc. in February 2020.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust

Each of the trust's 15 members must be an active Hindu; there will be 6 nominated members and 9 permanent ones.

Permanent participants

K. Parasaran acted as Shri Ram Lalla Virajmaan's representative.

Four religious leaders from various Indian temples

An official of the Nirmohi Akhara

Two eminent residents of the Ayodhya district, 

one of them is a Dalit

Historical Background:

The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is believed to be built at the birthplace of Lord Ram, considered to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The origins of this sacred site trace back to ancient times when Ayodhya was the capital of the mighty Kosala Kingdom. According to the epic Hindu scripture, the Ramayana, Lord Ram was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya.

Dispute at Ayodhya

On December 6, 1992, the Babri Masjid was demolished during a political rally, sparking rioting across the Indian subcontinent. Many prior attempts were unsuccessful, and one of them resulted in the 1990 Ayodhya gunfire incident.

A further land title case was brought before the Allahabad High Court, and on September 30, 2010, the court issued its decision. Ayodhya's 2.77 acres (1.12 ha) of land will be divided into three portions, with one third going to the Ram Lalla or Infant Rama, as represented by the Vishva Hindu Parishad receives one-third, the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board receives one-third, and Nirmohi Akhara, a Hindu religious institution, receives the remaining third.

During site excavation, the Archaeological Survey of India discovered temple ruins, which were eventually presented as proof before the Indian Supreme Court.

The Indian government announced on February 5th, 2020, that a trust called Shri Ram Janmabhoomi TeerthKshetra would be in charge of rebuilding a Ram temple there.Additionally, it designated a different location in Dhannipur, Ayodhya for the construction of a mosque to replace the Babri Masjid, which was destroyed in 1992.

Babri Masjid (Mosque of Babur)

Babur, the first Mughal emperor of India, established the Mughal empire. The Babri Masjid (also known as "Babur's Mosque") is thought to have been constructed in 1528 on his orders by one of his generals, Mir Baqi. The East India Company's surveyor Francis Buchanan said that he discovered an inscription on the mosque walls that attested to this reality in 1813–1814, which gave rise to the widespread notion. He also documented the local legend that the mosque was constructed by emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658–1707) following the destruction of a Rama temple.

The construction of a mosque at Ayodhya or the destruction of a temple for it are not mentioned in Babur's painstakingly detailed life journal, The Baburnama. Neither do his contemporaneous Hindu poet-saint Tulsidas' epic poem Ramcharitmanas, which is devoted to the Hindu god Rama, nor his grandson Akbar's court documents, the Ain-i-Akbari.

The "mosque-temple" is reported to have been a place of prayer for both Muslims and Hindus, with Hindus praying outside the mosque but still inside the courtyard. To avoid disagreements, a British governor had a railing built between the two districts in 1857. The argument began in 1949, following India's independence, when a Ram idol was erected within the mosque.

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Not for Profit Organizations

A waqf is a charitable endowment that is established by a Muslim for the purpose of providing ongoing charitable benefits to the community. The endowment is usually in the form of land, buildings, or other assets, which are then used to provide services such as education, healthcare, and social welfare. Among various not for profit organizations FGRF stands out. Donate now!

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Changing the condition of Waqf from building a Masjid to serving a Masjid تصفح برقم المجلد > Group 1 > Volume 16: The Foundling, Endowment, Wills, Inheritance, and Manumission > Waqf > Waqf of Masjids and their lands > Changing the condition of Waqf from building a Masjid to serving a Masjid (Part No. 16; Page No. 63)   Fatwa no. 15214 All praise be to Allah Alone, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, and his family, and Companions.The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' reviewed the request submitted to His Eminence the President of the Committee from His Excellence the Head of Shari`ah Courts in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, which was referred to the Committee by the General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars, Number (5343) in 16/10/1412 AH. The request was about the Waqf (endowment) of Musfir Al-Ghamidy, demanding to change its condition from being dedicated to establish a Masjid (mosque) to being dedicated for the benefit of the Masjid. The request was referred back to His Excellence the Head of Shari`ah Courts in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in a letter Number (3333) sent in 6/12/1411 AH to form a committee composed of representatives of the court, Endowment Department, the Committee for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, and the Islamic Awareness in Hajj. The committee was to be responsible for inspecting the land, showing the distance separating it from the adjacent Masjid, and presenting a report about the land regarding the need of establishing a Masjid on it. The reply was sent in a letter Number (3/934/63) in 23/2/1412 AH, with an attached report of the committee responsible for inspecting (Part No. 16; Page No. 64)  the Masjid. The following is the wording of the letter: On Monday 22/3/1412 AH, and in response to the letter of His Eminence Shaykh `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz, the President of the Departments of Scholarly Research and Ifta', Number (2/333) dated 6/12/1411 AH requesting the inspection of the land endowed by Musfir Al-Ghamidy to establish a Masjid on it, which is located in the mountain pass of `Amir, Khandamah Mountain (Sudan Mountain), to decide on the need of establishing a Masjid on it, show the distance between it and the nearby Masjid, and prepare a report on this, we - the undersigned - the representatives of the Grand Court of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the Committee for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, the Islamic Awareness in Hajj, and the Endowment Department, inspected the specified land and found the following:1. There is no need to establish a Masjid on the land of Musfir Al-Ghamidy, which he dedicated as Waqf according to the document issued by the Court of Makkah, Number (3/31) in 22/1/1408 AH. This is because there is the Masjid of Al-Sa'igh at a distance of one street, five meters in width, away from the land.2. The Masjid close to the specified land was inspected and it was found that (Part No. 16; Page No. 65)  it is a fully equipped Masjid with a Musalla (a place for Prayer), bathrooms, and a furnished room.Peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad, and his family, and Companions! After studying the matter, the Committee answered: The owner of the land should sell it and use the money for maintaining another Masjid that needs maintenance, because the land is no longer one of his properties after being dedicated as Waqf. May Allah accept his deeds and double his rewards! May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' Member Member Member Deputy Chairman Chairman `Abdul-`Aziz Al Al-Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz            https://alifta.gov.sa/En/IftaContents/PermanentCommitee/Pages/FatawaChapters.aspx?View=Page&PageID=5847&CultStr=&PageNo=1&NodeID=1&BookID=7 https://shamela.org/page/alifta/87766a9e7493c6b7af51154a48dfcfbc.html #Islam #Quran #Hadith #Sunnah #Fatwa #Salafi

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A külliye is a complex of buildings associated with Turkish architecture centered on a mosque and managed within a single institution, often based on a waqf (charitable foundation) and composed of a madrasa, a Dar al-Shifa ("clinic"), kitchens, bakery, Turkish bath, other buildings for various charitable services for the community and further annexes. The term is derived from the Arabic word kull "all".

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Supreme Court orders to maintain status quo on Patna High Court's order to demolish 'proposed Waqf Bhawan'

Supreme Court orders to maintain status quo on Patna High Court’s order to demolish ‘proposed Waqf Bhawan’

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered status quo on a Patna High Court order directing the demolition of the “proposed Waqf Bhawan” constructed “in close proximity” to the “newly inaugurated Shatabdi Bhawan” of the High Court. Waqf Act, 1995; Bihar Municipal Act, 2007; and Bihar Building Bye-Laws, 2014. A three-judge bench headed by Justice UU Lalit issued notice on petitions filed by the Bihar…

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Tiny Clay Seals Reveal First Temple Royal Treasuries in Jerusalem

Bullae recovered from Temple Mount soil and ancient buildings in Ophel Park bear impression of woven fabric, indicating they were used on bags of silver and jars of produce.

Dozens of inscribed clay seal impressions recovered during excavations near the Temple Mount have been identified as evidence of two treasuries in ancient Jerusalem in the late 8th century BCE, researchers said Thursday.

Archaeologists said the clay impressions, or bullae, were used for the management of storehouses during the First Temple period.

In ancient times, the lumps of clay were pressed over the knot of a cord securing a doorknob or a vessel, and the manager of a treasury would then impress his, or his superior’s, seal upon the clay to prevent others from tampering.

Archaeologists Zachi Dvira and Dr. Gabriel Barkay found that on the reverse side of several bullae in Jerusalem, an impression of woven fabric appeared, which they said indicated some were attached to small bags containing pieces of silver or precious metals, while others were likely attached to fabric that covered ceramic jars used to store agricultural produce.

The bullae were revealed during the sifting of Temple Mount soil and in excavations at the Ophel Park adjacent to the mount. The researchers said the findings constitute concrete evidence of the existence of two central treasuries in Jerusalem, which managed the economy of the Kingdom of Judah.

According to the researchers, the names that appeared on the bullae in the Paleo-Hebrew script were of the chief treasurers in charge of the so-called Temple Treasury and the Royal Treasury of the Kingdom of Judah.

The Royal Treasury was located in the “Royal Building” located in the Ophel Park, in which numerous storage jars were found, and more recently, at least 34 bullae were discovered. Nearly half of those seals had impressions of woven fabric, the study said.

The full name on one of the seals was Hisilyahu son of Immer, who apparently served as one of the officials managing the so-called Temple Treasuries, the researchers said. They tied him to a priestly family that served in the Temple in the 7th or early 6th century BCE.

Other artifacts discovered in the building strengthen the researchers’ suggestion that it was indeed a treasury, since a partial inscription was found on a storage jar that they suggested read “minister of the treasuries.”

While excavations aren’t permitted on the Temple Mount itself, the researchers said the bulla of the son of Immer is the first Hebrew inscription from the First Temple period that originates from the mount.

Some 9,000 tons of soil were apparently illegally excavated and removed from the Temple Mount in 1999 by the Islamic Religious Trust, also known as Waqf. The dumped dirt was eventually transferred to a specialized sifting facility in Mount Scopus in Jerusalem, where experts and tourists have revealed hundreds of thousands of artifacts.

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Israel has been trying to make peace at any cost and were willing to give up on almost all of their ancestral , sacred land more than once .Israel has a cultural , ethnic and religious connection to the Holy Land since the late Bronze Age and has had an uninterrupted (Although sometimes very small) presence since then , which is absolutely insane and unprecedented even if we do not mentiom the degree of connection .Israel gives employment and housing to Palestinians and retired from the West Bank and the Gaza strip despite winning that territory in a defensive war for survival .Israel literally gives millions to Palestine for Humanitarian aid .Israel literally drops thousands of leaflets to warn civilians used by Terrorist organizations as Human shields to evacuate the area hours before a military counter attack .

Palestine has always desired the complete extermination of the Jews of the area , no matter the degree of concesions .Mothers raise their children so they can commit suicide attacks and they happen regularly .Citizens of Gaza actually elected Hamas , which uses them as Human shields to be killed for propaganda when Israel innevitably counter attacks to the thousands of rockets it launches at heavily populated cities .Fathers actively send their children to be shot by the IDF (Which rarely happens unless they charge at the soldiers with a knife or a truck) so they can record it and appeal to the retarded Left .Palestine , through countless Islamic organizations , actively block archeological research that uncovers even more evidence (As if more was needed) of Jewish existance in the land for milennia or even just destroy artifacts and buildings , most especially regarding the Temple Mount (Fuck the Waqf) .It gets so bad that most Palestinians think the Jewish Temple never even existed and that it is Jewish propaganda .Jews are actually prohibited from worshipping at their most religious place to not anger the Muslims in the al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock (Two places built as supreme examples of Palestinian , Arab and Muslim imperialism and cultural and religious erasure and humilliation against Christians and Jews) and they still complain that the Zionists impede their praying .And despite wanting a genocide , they still play the victim card before the West .Palestine has no culture or national identity beyond "Kill the Jews" and their entire identity , despite their want for extermination , revolves around always being the victim .

While I would prefer a return of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem , I support Israel as the clearly superior moral option (Even if I have big criticisms) .The fact that Israel has not annexed the West Bank and Gaza and kicked out the invaders after so much either categorizes it as the most moral country on Earth or the most pathetic and pussy country on Earth .