Bareilly, January 23 – In a stark warning, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, National President of All India Muslim Jamat, has expressed deep concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent directive on the contentious Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque site in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Far from resolving the long-standing dispute, Razvi fears the order could ignite tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities.
The Supreme Court, addressing a petition related to worship arrangements on Basant Panchami, ruled that both Hindu puja and Friday namaz can proceed at the site, but with strict time limits—puja until sunrise, followed by prayers. This interim measure aims to prevent overlap, yet Razvi argues it might backfire spectacularly.
“When devotees from two faiths converge at the same spot for rituals, friction is inevitable,” Razvi told reporters. The site, revered by Hindus as Bhojshala—an ancient seminary linked to King Bhoj—and by Muslims as Kamal Maula Mosque, has been a flashpoint for years. Ownership remains undecided, with archaeological surveys ongoing.
Razvi urged divine intervention to maintain peace, emphasizing that courts cannot fully mitigate ground-level risks. He recounted how the dispute escalated ahead of Basant Panchami, prompting urgent Supreme Court intervention on Thursday.
Shifting focus, Razvi also commented on the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela controversy involving Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. The seer’s clash with organizers over bathing rights has drawn nationwide attention. “Shankaracharya commands respect as a spiritual leader,” Razvi noted, criticizing the notice issued to him but praising his response.
However, Razvi advised the Shankaracharya to end protests and resume religious duties, especially after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s personal appeal. “This matter should rest now for communal harmony,” he concluded, calling for maturity from all sides.
As India navigates these sensitive religious disputes, Razvi’s voice underscores the fragile peace hanging in balance, with courts walking a tightrope between faith and order.