Tension at Masjid e Ibrahim, Hyderabad as Muslim Lawyer brings order against Masjid land
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:59 pm
Masjid e Ibrahim is located near Bazarghat Area, Mallepally, Hyderabad.
Today (June 18, 2025), police forces were heavily deployed around Masjid e Ibrahim following a land dispute over the mosque premises. The dispute began after a local Muslim advocate claimed ownership of the land where the mosque stands and filed a court case, prompting officials to visit the site. As news spread, local residents gathered in protest, and AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain joined the crowd, offered prayers at the mosque, and rallied public sentiment.
Protests intensified with slogan‑shouting, leading authorities to step in to maintain law and order . MLA Hussain confirmed that party workers were stationed overnight to safeguard the mosque and that legal steps—including seeking a court stay order—are underway.
Why It Matters
* The mosque sits on awqaf (waqf) land, which is protected under special legal status—these lands are dedicated for religious use and are often safeguarded against encroachment.
* Similar land disputes involving waqf properties have surfaced before in Hyderabad, raising alarms in the Muslim community about vulnerabilities and enforcement gaps.
What’s Next
* Authorities are expected to seek a court stay order to prevent any immediate land seizure or alteration of possession.
* Local leaders and legal teams are actively gathering official documents to establish the mosque's rightful ownership.
* Updates likely to come from local courts and administrative bodies in the coming days.
Masjid e Ibrahim is currently the center of a land dispute, triggering protests and a police presence. Local elected leaders are mobilizing legal and grassroots efforts to uphold its status on waqf land. The situation remains fluid as courts and officials weigh in.
Today (June 18, 2025), police forces were heavily deployed around Masjid e Ibrahim following a land dispute over the mosque premises. The dispute began after a local Muslim advocate claimed ownership of the land where the mosque stands and filed a court case, prompting officials to visit the site. As news spread, local residents gathered in protest, and AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain joined the crowd, offered prayers at the mosque, and rallied public sentiment.
Protests intensified with slogan‑shouting, leading authorities to step in to maintain law and order . MLA Hussain confirmed that party workers were stationed overnight to safeguard the mosque and that legal steps—including seeking a court stay order—are underway.
Why It Matters
* The mosque sits on awqaf (waqf) land, which is protected under special legal status—these lands are dedicated for religious use and are often safeguarded against encroachment.
* Similar land disputes involving waqf properties have surfaced before in Hyderabad, raising alarms in the Muslim community about vulnerabilities and enforcement gaps.
What’s Next
* Authorities are expected to seek a court stay order to prevent any immediate land seizure or alteration of possession.
* Local leaders and legal teams are actively gathering official documents to establish the mosque's rightful ownership.
* Updates likely to come from local courts and administrative bodies in the coming days.
Masjid e Ibrahim is currently the center of a land dispute, triggering protests and a police presence. Local elected leaders are mobilizing legal and grassroots efforts to uphold its status on waqf land. The situation remains fluid as courts and officials weigh in.