All India Muslim Personal Law Board (Jadeed) (abbreviated as AIMPLB(J)) is a Non-governmental organisation in India which represents the interests of Barelvi Sunni Muslims of India in the Muslim personal law called Shariah.^[1] It split from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and was founded as a separate organisation in December 2004.^[2][3][4]

History and establishment

In November 2004, Islamic scholar Tauqeer Raza Khan felt that the All India Muslim Personal Law Board was not sufficiently representing the Barelwis and headed to establish a new and separate board to overcome this issue on 10 December 2004.^[5][6] It was the second split from the AIMPLB, the first one being the All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board.^[7] German scholar Mathias Rohe states that "the board represents the Barelwi school but is not visible to the public, and, is vehemently rejected by traditionalists."^[8]

It was formed after Tauqeer was made a member of AIMPLB without asking his permission, as per the statement. Tauqeer accused AIMPLB members, they are the people who don't follow Shariah themselves and are a servant of the government only.^[9]

Activism

According to a 2021 report by the Siasat Daily, the AIMPLB (J) offered half a million Indian rupees for having Taslima Nasrin beheaded if she did not apologize.^[10] The organisation has actively participated in Triple Talaq issue, Dharmsansad issue and Bhagwa Love Trap conspiracy theory cases.^{[11][12][13][14][15]}

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