New Delhi: A united front of prominent religious, community, and social leaders across India has issued a joint appeal for a peaceful sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM, to express solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The appeal comes amid intensifying Israeli aggression in recent days, which has led to the martyrdom and injury of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. The leaders stressed that the unfolding situation in Palestine represents not only a humanitarian crisis but also a grave moral challenge to the global conscience.
Calling participation in the protest a “moral and spiritual duty,” the leaders emphasized the need for India’s citizens to raise a collective voice for peace, justice, and human rights. They underlined that the demonstration aims to awaken international awareness and demand an end to the ongoing persecution and genocide in Palestine.
The peaceful sit-in at Jantar Mantar is expected to bring together people from diverse backgrounds, including representatives of various schools of thought, human rights defenders, and social and political organizations. The leaders stated that the event will stand as a powerful symbol of unity, brotherhood, and India’s unwavering support for the oppressed people of Palestine.
The joint appeal has been signed by several distinguished leaders and scholars, including:
Maulana Arshad Madani, President, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind
Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, President, All India Muslim Personal Law Board
Syed Sadatullah Husaini, Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind
Maulana Ali Asghar Imam Mehdi, Ameer, Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith
Maulana Hakeemuddin Qasmi, General Secretary, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind
Maulana Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani, Ameer-e-Shariat, Imarat Shariah (Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal)
Mufti Mukarram Ahmad, Imam, Shahi Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri
Maulana Obaidullah Khan Azmi, Former Rajya Sabha MP
Malik Motasim Khan, Naib Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind
Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, General Secretary, All India Milli Council
Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, Former Chairman, Delhi Minority Commission
Abdul Hafeez, President, SIO of India
Maulana Mohsin Taqvi, Prominent Shia Scholar and Preacher
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, Former Vice Chancellor
The appeal concludes with a call for every conscientious citizen to participate in the protest and stand united for justice and human dignity.
