News Topic:Islam

Waseem Rizvi’s move sparks widespread resentment in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir’s religious scholar have come down heavily on Waseem Rizvi for approaching Supreme Court to remove 26 verses of holy Quran.

Conformitism leads to Decidophobia

Our society being so judgemental and conservative is the worst bearer of conformitism, taking people towards the state of 'Decidophobia'.

Haj Committee of India invites aspirant applications

SRINAGAR — The aspirants who wish to undertake Haj journey during the year 2020-21 are being informed that the Haj Committee of India vide...

Moon not sighted, 1st Rabi-ul-Awal on Oct 19: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Saturday said that moon for the Rabi-ul-Awal (Islamic month) wasn’t sighted today and first Rabi-ul-Awal will be...

Saudi to gradually resume ‘Umrah’ pilgrimage

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round 'Umrah' pilgrimage for Muslims from October 4, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, seven months...

No substitute to sacrificing animals on Eid-ul-Azha: Grand Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that there is no substitute to sacrificing animals (Qurbani) on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha and people intending to sacrifice animals must follow proper guidelines and take extreme precautions while distributing the sacrificial meat among neighbours and relations.

Saudi Arabia mulls cancelling Hajj for first time: Report

Saudi Arabian authorities were considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official said.

Eid to be celebrated across J&K tomorrow: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti

Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir Ul Islam today said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across J&K tomorrow as moon “has been sighted.”

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.