A lower court in Rajasthan has accepted a petition filed by the Hindu Sena, which claims that the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a prominent Muslim shrine, contains a Shiv Temple. The court has issued notices to three parties associated with the shrine and scheduled a hearing for December 20, 2024. This development has sparked significant controversy, with the Muslim community strongly opposing the court’s decision. They argue that the Dargah is a sacred site for Muslims and should remain free from such claims. In response to the growing tensions, Syed Nasruddin Chishti, the president of the All India Sufi Sajjadanasheen Council, has spoken out, condemning the petition and supporting the sanctity of the Dargah as a Muslim place of worship. The case has added fuel to an already volatile religious debate in the region, and further developments are expected as the December hearing approaches. This issue is poised to intensify the debate over religious spaces in India, where claims about historical sites and their religious significance are often a source of conflict.
