Srinagar: According to Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam of Jammu and Kashmir, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 is anti-Muslim.

In addition, he mentioned the 232 members who opposed the Waqf Bill and said that they are considering a case before the Supreme Court.

“The Muslims are the target of this law… An already-existing legislation has been modified. Muslims are being betrayed by this law. And there is anarchy among them as a result of this treachery. Our decision is to appeal to the Supreme Court. It should be mentioned that 232 members opposed it, reflecting the opinions of the Muslims. Their argument cannot be disregarded, and it is a vast quantity. We will shortly appear before the Supreme Court, but first we will choose how we will proceed. On Thursday, Islam told ANI, “We will do it on a massive scale.

Following a protracted and contentious discussion, the Lok Sabha approved the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. The BJP and its allies firmly backed the measure during this discussion, claiming it would increase the efficiency of Waqf boards and provide openness, while members of the INDIA group vehemently opposed it.

To approve the law, the House convened beyond midnight on Wednesday. The outcome of the division was subsequently declared by Speaker Om Birla. “Pending revision, Ayes 288, Noes 232. “The proposal has the support of the majority,” he said.

The Waqf Amendment Bill was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday with 128 votes in favor and 95 votes against.

After taking into account the suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which reviewed the legislation that was proposed in August of last year, the administration tabled the amended measure. The goal of the bill is to enhance the management and administration of waqf assets in India by amending the Act of 1995.

By strengthening the registration procedure and expanding the use of technology in waqf record management, it seeks to improve the effectiveness of Waqf boards and address the deficiencies of the previous act.