The AIMPLB urges all Muslims to treat the uploading of waqf property details as both a religious duty and a community responsibility
NEW DELHI – In light of the potential ramifications of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday issued an urgent appeal to Muslims across the country to upload details of their registered waqf properties—such as mosques, madrasas, graveyards, khanqahs, dargahs, and imambaras—on the UMEED (Unified Minority Mapping and Empowerment for Education, Employment, and Development) Portal by the December 5 deadline.
In a press statement, the AIMPLB expressed grave concern over Section 3B of the amended Act, which mandates the uploading of current details for all “registered auqaf” on the UMEED portal. The board has been actively opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act and has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging its constitutionality. Although the court has granted limited relief on certain provisions, the requirement for uploading property data remains in force.
“Time is running out, and failure to upload the required information may jeopardise the legal status of mosques, graveyards, and other religious endowments,” the statement warned.
The AIMPLB has requested an extension of the deadline from the Supreme Court, but the matter is still under consideration.
To support the uploading process, the board has called on Muslim organisations, religious scholars, imams, and social workers to set up help desks at the district, tehsil, and block levels. These help desks are intended to assist mutawallis (caretakers) in submitting accurate and timely data. The board has also established state-level committees for the protection of Auqaf, which are currently training volunteers and coordinating outreach.
The AIMPLB emphasised the importance of staffing help desks with technically proficient individuals to avoid errors or delays that could result in legal complications or penalties. It further advised that all documents related to the uploaded waqf properties be preserved carefully, as they will serve as proof of compliance under the amended Act.
“If any difficulties arise during the uploading process, they must be documented and reported in writing to the respective State Waqf Boards to explore legal or judicial remedies,” the statement added.
The board shared the official UMEED portal link —umeed.minorityaffairs.gov.in
— and attached a checklist of required documents. It also reaffirmed its commitment to guiding the community through training videos, help desks, and advisory support.
It also urged all Muslims to treat the uploading of waqf property details as both a religious duty and a community responsibility, calling for prompt and organised action to safeguard these vital endowments across the country.
