Questions frequent Jama Masjid closures SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq addressed a gathering at Jama Masjid on Friday after being released from over a month of house arrest. In his speech, he said, “It is ridiculous that I am detained at will by authorities, and worse, that it is publicly denied.” He referred […]
Pays tribute to CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has criticised the authorities for placing him under “undeclared and arbitrary house arrest” since September 02, 2024, terming it “undemocratic and illegal” measure. In a statement, Mirwaiz said his continued detention prevents him from attending Jamia Masjid to deliver the Friday sermon, as well […]
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that authorities placed him under house arrest, preventing him from attending Friday prayers and other religious and social events. In a statement issued here, Mirwaiz expressed his disappointment and frustration at being barred from going to Jama Masjid to offer the sermon and obligatory Friday prayers. “This has […]
SRINAGAR: The Awami Action Committee (AAC) issued a statement expressing concern over the house detention of its chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, as the martyrdom anniversary of its founding chairman, Shaheed-e-Millat Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq, approaches on May 21st. “Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been placed under house detention since May 3rd and has been restricted from leaving […]
SRINAGAR: On the solemn occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the religious leader and prominent figure in Jammu and Kashmir, expressed his dismay and condemnation over his house arrest and the closure of the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by the authorities. In a video message released on social media, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq conveyed his […]
SRINAGAR: An extraordinary meeting of the officials and members of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar was held at the head office of Auqaf under the chairmanship of its head Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq. In the meeting, arrangements were finalised for the facilities of worshipers in the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar in connection […]
SRINAGAR: Chairman Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday chaired an important meeting at Jama Masjid to take stock of the arrangements in and around the grand Masjid, ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramadhan. The meeting, according to a statement issued here, was attended by all members of the […]
SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has strongly condemned the administration for its repeated action of not allowing Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq to deliver sermons and offer Friday prayers in the historic Jama Masjid, Srinagar. The Anjuman in a statement said that after his release from four years of house arrest, Mirwaiz was […]
SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has strongly condemned the continuous disallowing Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq from delivering sermons and leading Friday prayers at the historic central Jama Masjid by the state administration, without any reasonable justification. The Auqaf in statement said Mirwaiz was placed under house arrest on the holy day of […]
Srinagar: On the occasion of Eid e Milad un Nabi (SAW), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, felicitated the people of J&K. He said the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is a best source of guidance and inspiration for Muslims and serves as a model for individuals and communities […]