All India Muslim Personal Law Board (Jadeed)
Indian Barelvi organisation
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board (Jadeed) (abbreviated as AIMPLB(J)) is a non-governmental organisation in India which represents the interests of Barelvi Sunni Muslims of India in the Muslim personal law called Sharia.[1] It split from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and was founded as a separate organisation in December 2004.[2][3][4]
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (Jadeed) | |
| Abbreviation | AIMPLB (J) |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | All India Muslim Personal Law Board |
| Formation | 10 December 2004 |
| Founder | Tawqir Raza Khan |
| Founded at | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Type | Religious |
| Headquarters | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Region served | India |
| Fields | Islam |
Official language | English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian |
President | Tawqir Raza Khan |
History and establishment
In November 2004, Islamic scholar Tawqir Raza Khan felt that the All India Muslim Personal Law Board was not sufficiently representing the Barelwis and headed to establish a new and separate board to overcome this issue on 10 December 2004.[5][6] It was the second split from the AIMPLB, the first one being the All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board.[7] German scholar Mathias Rohe states that "the board represents the Barelwi school but is not visible to the public, and, is vehemently rejected by traditionalists."[8]
It was formed after Tauqeer was made a member of AIMPLB without asking his permission, as per the statement. Tauqeer accused AIMPLB members, they are the people who don't follow Shariah themselves and are a servant of the government only.[9]
Activism
According to a 2021 report by the Siasat Daily, the AIMPLB (J) offered half a million Indian rupees for having Taslima Nasrin beheaded if she did not apologize.[10] The organisation has actively participated in Triple Talaq issue, Dharmsansad issue and Bhagwa Love Trap conspiracy theory cases.[11][12][13][14][15]