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Petition in HC against mandatory Surya Namaskar in Rajasthan schools

The Jamiat in its resolution also called upon the Muslim community to refrain from sending their children to schools on Surya Saptami, February 15, 2024, and to boycott the mandated event. Read More

Tuesday February 13, 2024 0:00 AM , ummid.com News Network

New Delhi/Rajasthan: Various Muslim organizations, including Jamiat Ulama Rajasthan, have filed a joint petition in the Rajasthan High Court, seeking the annulment of the February 15 program on the occasion of Surya Saptami and the decision to make Surya Namaskar compulsory in schools.

Advocate Zahoor Naqvi, representing Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, was present in the High Court. Although the hearing was initially scheduled for Monday February 12, 2024, the court rescheduled it for February 14.

The petition was filed following the Rajasthan government mandating the inclusion of Surya Namaskar in schools, particularly on the occasion of Surya Saptami on February 15, 2024.

Earlier, the State working Committee of Jamiat Ulama Rajasthan moved a resolution condemning the government's order for collective Surya Namaskar on February 15.

The meeting, held at the Muslim Musafir Khana in Jaipur, was presided over by Maulana Qari Muhammad Amin Pokaran, the president of Jamiat Ulama Rajasthan.

'Boycott Call'

The resolution, moved by Maulana Abdul Wahid Khatri, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulama Rajasthan, deemed it as unwarranted interference in religious matters and a violation of the freedom of religion enshrined in the Constitution.

The resolution also called upon the Muslim community to refrain from sending their children to schools on Surya Saptami, February 15, 2024, and to boycott the mandated event.

Leaders from Jamiat Ulama across the state attended the meeting held in the state capital Jaipur. The resolution clarified that while 'Surya is revered as a deity in Hindu society, Muslims consider worshiping anyone other than Allah as forbidden'.

"Therefore, the Muslim Ummah vehemently rejects the imposition of such practices", the Jamiat said in its resolution.

Jamiat Ulama emphasized that in a democratic nation, enforcing the beliefs of a particular religion on people of other faiths, especially children, under the pretext of yoga and physical practice, goes against the constitutional principles. It is also considered a blatant violation of religious freedom and child rights.

Jamiat Ulama appeals to the state government to engage the Muslim community in discussions on yoga and practice-related issues to avoid unnecessary controversies. The organization urged the government to withdraw the controversial order promptly to preserve the democratic fabric of the country.

Meanwhile, Maulana Niaz Ahmad Farooqui, the legal affairs incharge of Jamiat Ulama in New Delhi, expressed hope for justice from the High Court, emphasizing the significance of protecting the faith and beliefs of the Muslim community.

 

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