Telangana State Waqf Board Reconstitutes Masjid-e-Noor Committee After Enquiry into Irregularities

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Waqf Board has reconstituted the Managing Committee of Masjid-e-Noor in Surya Nagar, Shaikpet, following an enquiry into allegations of administrative and financial irregularities in the mosque’s affairs.

The move comes after years of concerns raised by worshippers and local residents regarding the management and financial transparency of the mosque, which had reportedly remained under the same administration for nearly 15 years.

Acting on repeated complaints, the Waqf Board ordered an enquiry and appointed Inspector-cum-Auditor Janab Rizvi to investigate the matter. According to the enquiry findings, the previous management allegedly failed to submit financial accounts to the Board, did not clear statutory Waqf Fund dues, failed to conduct mandatory audits, and did not respond to show-cause notices issued by the Board.

The report also highlighted alleged financial irregularities, administrative deficiencies and a lack of transparency in the functioning of the mosque administration.

Based on the findings, the Telangana State Waqf Board decided to reconstitute the Managing Committee, marking a significant administrative change at Masjid-e-Noor.

Inspector-cum-Auditor Janab Rizvi formally handed over the charge of the mosque, along with official records and keys, to the newly constituted committee in the presence of local worshippers and community members, who welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to the Waqf Board.

The newly appointed committee comprises Janab Zafar Masood as President, Janab Mohd. Rasheed Ahmed as Vice President, Janab Mohamed Asif Hussain Sohail as General Secretary and Janab Rizwan Abbas as Treasurer.

Other members of the committee include Janab Mohammed Majeeduddin, Janab Shaik Osman Bakhateeb, Janab Muneeruddin Ahmed, Janab Syed Hamed Ali Zeeshan, Janab Mohammed Fazalullah, Janab Syed Abdul Hameed and Janab Nizamuddin Ahmed.

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In addition, an Advisory Committee has been constituted to support the mosque’s religious, educational, social and administrative initiatives. The advisory body includes Janab Mustaq Ali, Janab Isaq, Janab Hasnuddin, Janab Mohammed Siraj, Janab Mohammed Khalid, Janab Dr. Habib, Janab Abdul Qadeer and Janab Asif.

Speaking on the occasion, General Secretary Janab Mohamed Asif Hussain Sohail said the committee’s objective was to transform Masjid-e-Noor into a model Islamic centre focused on education, community service, youth development and social welfare.

“We are not owners of positions but servants of the House of Allah. Every decision will be guided by transparency, consultation and accountability,” he said.

He added that the mosque plans to launch a range of community initiatives, including Quran education classes, Hifz programmes, youth guidance sessions, career counselling, women’s educational programmes, free medical camps, blood donation drives, scholarship assistance, skill development training, legal awareness programmes, senior citizen support initiatives and welfare services for underprivileged families.

The Managing Committee and local worshippers also expressed their appreciation to several public representatives and officials, including Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi, Telangana State Waqf Board Chairman Azmath Ull Hussaini, Chief Executive Officer Asadullah, local legislators and officials of the Waqf Board, for their support and efforts in facilitating the transition.

Mohamed Asif Hussain Sohail also praised the Waqf Board leadership for taking decisions based on law and due process while safeguarding Waqf properties and addressing long-pending issues without political influence.

Community members expressed confidence that the new committee would work with integrity, transparency and dedication to transform Masjid-e-Noor into a model mosque and community service hub catering to the religious, educational and social needs of the people.