Hyderabad: Amid ongoing nationwide protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, Hyderabad witnessed a solemn and determined gathering as special prayers were offered for the protection of Waqf properties.
A large number of Muslims assembled at Eidgah Bilali, Hockey Ground in Masab Tank, where they offered Salatul Hajat under the open sky after Namaz-e-Isha, seeking divine intervention. The collective act of worship transformed into a powerful demonstration of unity, faith, and resolve.
Later, Maulana Ahsan Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Hamumi, imam of Shahi Masjid, offered dua for the victory of Muslims in the ongoing case in the Supreme Court against Waqf Act.
The prayer gathering was organised in response to a call by Congress MLC Amir Ali Khan, a prominent voice in the resistance against the new legislation.
“These prayers are more than rituals – they are heartfelt pleas from a community that is being systematically silenced,” said Amir Ali Khan. “We are seeking justice and strength – from above and among ourselves – to oppose this draconian bill.”
The prayer marked the culmination of a three-day campaign led by Khan, which included car and bike rallies across Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Kamareddy districts. These rallies were followed by mass public meetings aimed at raising awareness about the Act’s implications and mobilising community action.
The Amended Act has come under intense scrutiny from scholars, religious leaders, and activists, who argue that it undermines the authority of State Waqf Boards and jeopardises the protection of Muslim endowment properties.
Reaffirming his commitment to resist the legislation through both democratic and spiritual means, Khan declared, “This is only the beginning. We will continue to pray, protest, and persist until the Act is withdrawn.”
In his speeches throughout the campaign, Khan described the Act as a draconian measure designed to marginalise Muslims and erode their constitutional rights to religious freedom and property.
Khan said, “It’s not just an attack on Muslims – it sets a dangerous precedent that could threaten other communities in the future.”
He emphasised the Congress’s firm opposition to the legislation, asserting that it violates Article 25 of the Constitution – the right to freedom of religion – and challenges the secular fabric of India.
Khan concluded by urging Muslims and all concerned citizens to rise in peaceful protest, organise demonstrations, and build sustained public pressure to compel the Modi government to repeal the Act.
