Laws Contradicting Quran and Hadith Will Not Be Accepted: Aqidah-e-Khatme Nabuwwat Bangladesh

Expressing deep concern over the ‘Property Transfer (Amendment) Act, 2026’ passed by the National Parliament, Maulana Saiful Islam Faridi, Amir of Aqidah-e-Khatme Nabuwwat Bangladesh, said in a statement on Tuesday that it is essential to show due respect to the religious beliefs and values of the Muslim majority when enacting laws in the country.

He said the government must ensure that no provision of any law contradicts the clear provisions of the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
He said Islam has clear principles regarding property, ownership, hiba, gifts and inheritance. The transfer of property during a person’s lifetime and the distribution of property among heirs after death are not the same matter. Therefore, these basic provisions of Shariah must be properly considered when enacting and implementing laws related to property transfer.

Maulana Saiful Islam Faridi said ensuring the rights and security of elderly parents and close relatives is undoubtedly a noble initiative. However, the government must ensure that the implementation of any law does not create unwanted complications in legally executed hiba, gifts or Shariah-compliant inheritance arrangements.

He called on the government to review every provision of the ‘Property Transfer (Amendment) Act, 2026’ with the participation of respected Islamic scholars, ulema, muftis, Islamic law experts and experienced legal experts. ‘If any provision is inconsistent with recognised principles of the Quran and Sunnah, steps must be taken to amend or clarify it,’ he said.

He further said, “We welcome the initiative to protect the rights of elderly parents and prevent injustice against them. At the same time, the rights of Muslim citizens of Bangladesh to legally transfer property and receive inheritance according to their religious laws must also remain intact.”

Maulana Saiful Islam Faridi said, “We demand that the government consider the beliefs of the religious people of the country, the clear provisions of the Quran and Sunnah, and the principles of justice when enacting and implementing laws.”

“No law should create a position that conflicts with the religious laws of Muslims. The people of the country will not accept any law that conflicts with the Quran and Hadith,” he said. He expressed hope that the government would understand the importance of the issue and take necessary steps after consulting with relevant Ulema and Islamic law experts.