In a video message widely shared on social media, Shaykh Rahmani raised the critical question: “What is the Islamic status of the neighboring country, Pakistan? And given the current situation there, can it truly be said that an Islamic government or Islamic system is functioning?”

He argued that both India and Pakistan operate under similar democratic structures and that Pakistan’s creation in 1947 was driven more by political ambition than by Islamic principles. “Pakistan was not founded on Islamic ideals,” he said. “Those behind the partition were primarily motivated by worldly interests — positions, power, and authority.”

Shaykh Rahmani referenced the position of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a key figure in India’s independence movement and an influential Islamic thinker, who had strongly opposed the partition of British India.

“Maulana Azad clearly stated that India was our homeland — where we were born and where we would die. That vision remains significant even today,” Rahmani noted, adding that for many Indian Muslims, India continues to be a safer and more stable environment than Pakistan.

Highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan, he expressed concern over the prevalence of extremist violence.

“We are witnessing a troubling frequency of murders — of children, women, the elderly, and religious scholars. The ideology behind many of these acts is similar to that of the historical Kharijites — a radical sect known for their extremism and violence,” he stated.

Shaykh Rahmani also condemned the use of religious institutions in Pakistan for political purposes. “Mosques and madrasas, which should be centers of learning and spiritual guidance, are being used as shields and platforms for political demands. This is not the way of the Muslim Ummah — it is the path of the Kharijites.”

Calling for a more informed and principled approach, he cautioned Muslims around the world not to be swayed by emotional or romanticized views of Pakistan. “Some may think Pakistan is beneficial for Islam or for Muslims. But history tells us otherwise — scholars have been assassinated, and sacred institutions misused.”

He concluded with a prayer: “Such policies can never be classified as Islamic. They mirror the practices of the Kharijites. May God protect us from all forms of evil and chaos.”

Shaykh Rahmani’s remarks are expected to stir conversation among Muslim communities across South Asia and beyond, especially as debates continue about statehood, religious authority, and the role of faith in governance.

The statement came in response to the participation of Jamiat Ahle-Hadees in the protests organized by Majlis Ittehad Al-Muslimeen’s supremo Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad on 19th April 2025.

Speaking to followers and responding to public inquiries, Shaykh Rahmani clarified that the Salafi approach does not support taking grievances to the streets, disrupting public order, or causing inconvenience to the wider community.

“Street protests, road blockades, and creating unrest are not permissible according to the Salafi methodology,” Shaykh Rahmani said. “What is happening in Hyderabad is the responsibility of those involved. We do not endorse such actions.”

He explained that while the Muslim community’s concerns about the Waqf Amendment Bill are serious and legitimate, the method of voicing opposition must be disciplined and lawful.

According to Shaykh Rahmani, actions that disrupt the daily lives of ordinary citizens, damage public property, or incite confrontations are not in line with Islamic principles of wisdom and responsibility.

Instead, Shaykh Rahmani outlined a structured process for registering dissent within the Indian legal framework. He urged community members to lodge formal complaints at local police stations through responsible representatives, draft memorandums addressed to high-ranking officials such as the Minister of Home Affairs and the President of India, and, if necessary, pursue remedies through the courts.

“Our responsibility is not to create chaos but to formally and lawfully register our protest,” he said. “Damaging public assets, wasting time meant for education and worship, and risking arrests and family breakdowns are not acts of wisdom.”

Rahmani also warned that emotional responses and disruptive protests could have unintended long-term consequences for the community. He stressed the importance of self-reflection, organization, and strategic engagement with the legal system rather than reacting impulsively.

“Yes, we are distressed. Yes, there are problems,” he said. “But the solution lies first in introspection and then in organized, lawful methods such as filing memorandums and seeking justice through the judiciary.”

The Waqf Amendment Bill has stirred strong reactions across parts of India, with Muslim organizations expressing fear that the changes could adversely impact Waqf properties, traditionally reserved for religious and charitable purposes. While some groups have chosen street demonstrations to voice their opposition, Shaykh Rahmani’s comments represent a significant voice within the community calling for a more measured, lawful response.

As the political and social debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill continues to unfold, Shaykh Rahmani’s intervention underlines a key tension within the Muslim leadership — whether to resist perceived injustices through public protest or through legal and institutional channels.

His call for wisdom, discipline, and responsibility offers an alternative model of civic engagement at a time of heightened communal sensitivity in India.