War not a solution; countries must resolve matters through dialogue: AIMPLB amid Indo-Pak tensions

PTI, NEW DELHI: May 9, 2025 :  In the wake of the India-Pakistan military conflict, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has asserted that war is not a solution to any issue and that countries should resolve their matters through dialogue and diplomatic means.

The board has also said it will continue with its "Save Waqf Campaign" as usual but in light of the current situation, its public meetings and events are being postponed for the next one week, until May 16.

The AIMPLB made the assertions in a resolution passed at a special online meeting of its office-bearers on Thursday.

The board expressed concern over the increasing tension on the India-Pakistan border.

"It supports every necessary step taken for the defence and protection of the nation and its people and emphasises that in these critical times, the public, political parties, armed forces, and the government must come together to face these threats," a statement issued by the board said.

Noting that terrorism and the killing of innocent civilians is a matter of grave concern, the AIMPLB said there is absolutely no place for terrorism in Islamic teachings, globally recognised principles and human values.

"Therefore, countries should resolve their matters through bilateral dialogues and discussions. It is also a fact that war is not a solution to any issue especially in the presence of nuclear weapons, India and Pakistan cannot afford a war," the statement issued by the board said.

Such a conflict could plunge the people of both countries into insurmountable difficulties and suffering and hence, all issues should be resolved through dialogue and other diplomatic means, it added.

The AIMPLB will continue with its "Save Waqf Campaign" as usual, it said. However, in light of the current situation, its public meetings and events are being postponed for the next one week, until May 16, the board added.

Indoor programmes, such as roundtable meetings with fellow citizens, interfaith dialogues, sermons in mosques, submission of memorandums via district magistrates and collectors, and press conferences, will continue as scheduled.

The board hoped that the current grave situation will soon be resolved and normalcy will return.