MSUA President Voices Strong Opposition to WAQF Act 2025, Cites Threat to Muslim Minority Rights

Guwahati, Assam – April 8, 2025 – The President of the Muslim Students’ Union of Assam (MSUA) Jalal Uddin today vehemently opposed the recently enacted WAQF Act 2025, expressing grave concerns over its potential impact on the minority rights of Indian Muslims. Addressing a press conference held at the MSUA headquarters in Guwahati, the student leader articulated that the new legislation could undermine the autonomy of Muslim religious institutions and infringe upon their constitutional rights As per Article 25,26,27 and 28.
The WAQF Act 2025, which received presidential assent on April 5, 2025, aims to streamline the management of waqf properties – charitable endowments made by Muslims for religious or charitable purposes. While the government claims the Act will bring transparency and efficiency to the administration of these properties, critics, including the MSUA, argue that it grants excessive power to state authorities and could lead to undue interference in the affairs of the Muslim community.
“This Act strikes at the very heart of our religious freedom and our right to manage our own affairs,” asserted the MSUA President. “By increasing government control over waqf properties and altering the composition of waqf boards, the Act dilutes the community’s authority and opens the door for potential disenfranchisement.”

One of the primary concerns raised by the MSUA is the provision allowing for the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the waqf boards. While proponents argue this promotes inclusivity, the MSUA contends that it undermines the religious character of these institutions. “How can individuals unfamiliar with Islamic tenets and practices effectively manage properties dedicated for Islamic purposes?” questioned the President. “This move appears to be a deliberate attempt to weaken the influence of the Muslim community over its own religious affairs.”

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