New Delhi: Within the newest Mandir-Mosque controversy in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, famend archaeologist Okay Okay Muhammed asserted on Sunday that the disputed Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complicated initially functioned as a Saraswati temple earlier than being remodeled into an Islamic website of worship. Emphasising the significance of respecting the courtroom’s verdict and upholding the Locations of Worship Act, 1991, he advocated for Hindus and Muslims to come back collectively to resolve variations concerning such places amicably. He additionally highlighted the same problems with Kashi and Mathura, saying that Muslims must also acknowledge the emotions of Hindus concerning these premises.
In compliance with current orders from the Madhya Pradesh Excessive Courtroom, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is conducting a survey of the disputed Bhojshala complicated in a tribal-dominated district of Madhya Pradesh. Hindus take into account it to be a temple devoted to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), whereas the Muslim group refers to it because the Kamal Maula Mosque.
Nonetheless, a former ASI official, Muhammed, referenced the Locations of Worship Act 1991, stating to PTI, “The historic reality regarding Dhar (Bhojshala) is that it was initially a Saraswati temple. It was subsequently transformed into an Islamic Mosque. Nonetheless, in accordance with the Locations of Worship Act 1991, the cutoff yr is 1947. If it was recognized as a temple earlier than 1947, then it stays a temple; conversely, if it was acknowledged as a mosque, then it retains that standing.” He added that each events ought to adhere to the Act, and the excessive courtroom will make its determination after contemplating all pertinent info.
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Muhammed, who was a member of the preliminary excavation group headed by Professor B B Lal in Ayodhya throughout 1976-77. He had beforehand mentioned that he was among the many first to find traces of a Ram temple beneath the Babri mosque. The recipient of the Padma Shri award maintained that there’s unequivocal proof indicating that the positioning was initially a Saraswati temple. He cautioned each factions in opposition to taking actions that would probably result in widespread issues, reported company.
Mosque-Temple Controversy
On March 11, the Madhya Pradesh Excessive Courtroom issued an order directing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a complete survey of the Bhojshala Temple and Kamal Maula Mosque complicated in Dhar district, to be accomplished inside six weeks. The courtroom emphasised the significance of elucidating the true nature and id of the complicated, aiming to resolve the prevailing confusion surrounding it.
This ASI-protected website is considered by Hindus as a temple devoted to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), whereas Muslims regard it as the positioning of the Kamal Maula Mosque. As per a 2003 settlement, Hindus carry out rituals on the complicated on Tuesdays, and Muslims provide prayers on Fridays.
