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08 Jul 2026
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Bhopal Nikah Qazi Resigns Over Non-Muslim Appointment to Waqf Board
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Bhopal Nikah Qazi Resigns Over Non-Muslim Appointment to Waqf Board

✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal 🗓 08 Jul 2026, 09:02 PM 👁 6

Bhopal's Nikah Qazi, Mohammad Maaz Khan Nomani Nadvi, has resigned from his post in protest against the appointment of non-Muslim members to the Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board.

The Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board is facing internal dissent following the induction of non-Muslim members. In response to this development, Mohammad Maaz Khan Nomani Nadvi, who serves as the Nikah Qazi in Bhopal, has tendered his resignation.

Mr. Nomani Nadvi expressed his strong disapproval of the decision to include individuals from outside the Muslim community in the Waqf Board. His resignation signifies a significant protest against this particular appointment, highlighting concerns within certain sections of the community regarding the board's composition.

The resignation comes amid an ongoing controversy surrounding the Waqf Board's functioning and its membership, indicating a deepening dispute over its governance and representation.