The central council of the Wafaq-ul-Madaris convened a significant meeting in Islamabad, presided over by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, with Maulana Fazlur Rehman attending as a special guest.
During the meeting, the Majlis-e-Amaila reaffirmed the federation’s decisions and stance regarding madrasas.
It was decided to launch a nationwide public communication campaign to highlight the position of the Ittehad Organization of Madrasahs. This campaign will be incorporated into Friday gatherings, annual Khatam Bukhari ceremonies, and madrasa events to raise awareness.
The council demanded the immediate issuance of a gazette notification for the recently passed Madrasas Registration Bill Act, stressing that delays and obstructions in madrasa affairs would not be tolerated. They called for swift resolution of all outstanding issues related to madrasas.
The federation also praised Maulana Fazlur Rehman for effectively representing the concerns of madrasas in Parliament. Officials reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the independence and freedom of religious schools, rejecting any form of interference or external dictation.
“All real boards and organizations of madrasas stand united,” stated the Majlis Amaila, warning that if their principled stance is not recognized, an agreed-upon plan of action will be announced through consultations among all schools of thought.
Prominent religious scholars and officials participated in the meeting, including Maulana Anwarul Haque, Maulana Muhammad Hanif Jalandhri, Mufti Syed Mukhtaruddin Shah, Maulana Saeed Yusuf, and others.
The federation also reviewed educational and examination matters, expressing satisfaction over the record increase in student participation in annual exams compared to previous years.
This unified effort reflects the federation’s resolve to address challenges while promoting the role of madrasas in society.