The Bengal Imam Association issued a statement on Friday (7 August) asking Muslims to end their ties with the BJP, RSS, VHP and other organization. They had warned Muslims that “their families will not be spared” in the coming days if they do not “rectify their mistakes”, the Indian Express reported.
The Imam association also opposed to the Ram Mandir’s Bhoomi Pujan said that those supporting it are anti-Islam.
“Recently, the foundation stone was laid to construct a temple on a site that once hosted a mosque. So, it is clear that BJP and RSS are not friends of Muslims. A Muslim will not remain a Muslim if he remains with someone who is against Islam. Muslims who are members of RSS, VHP and its affiliated organisations need to think about their positions. They have to decide whether they want to remain with the BJP-RSS combine or rectify their mistakes. They must remember that in the days to come their families will not be spared”, said the statement.
Last week Sajid Rashidi the president of All India Imam Association said that “a mosque will always be a mosque” and a temple now may be demolished to build one.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) before the verdict was announced had said it would respect if the decision went against it. However, it now states that Babri Masjid was and shall always remain a mosque, and cast aspersions on the Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict.
It also went on to say, “No need to be heartbroken. Situations don’t last forever.”