Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar Condemns House Arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Pays Tribute to Mirwaiz Moulana Yousuf Shah

Srinagar, March 28, (KNB:- Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has issued a statement expressing deep regret over the house arrest of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Umar Farooq by the authorities.

According to the statement, Mirwaiz was scheduled to lead a majlis and deliver a sermon at the historic Aali Masjid Eidgah to honor the Martyrs of Badr (RA). Additionally, he was set to preside over a commemorative function marking the 57th anniversary of Muhaajir-e-Millat, Mufassir-e-Qur’an, Mirwaiz Mohammad Yusuf Shah (RA).

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in paying tribute to Mirwaiz Moulana Yousuf Shah, highlighted his monumental contributions to the Kashmiri community in religious and political guidance, reform and literature. Shah’s translation and commentary on the Holy Qur’an into Kashmiri were acknowledged as pivotal in providing spiritual guidance to the region.

A special Qur’an recitation and Aisaal-e-Sawaab majlis were organized at Jama Masjid Srinagar, commemorating the martyrs of Badr (RA), Muhaajir-e-Millat (RA), Shaheed-e-Millat (RA) and all martyrs, prior to the Zuhr prayers.-KNB

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