News Topic:Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

MMU urges scholars to avoid incitement, preserve sectarian harmony in Kashmir

The Muttahida Majlise-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir expressed its firm resolve to disallow any attempts to spread sectarian discord in Kashmir.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq pays tribute to 1931 martyrs at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid

On the eve of the 93rd anniversary of the martyrs of 13th July 1931, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday paid glowing tributes to them.

Kashmir’s chief cleric advocates dialogue for conflict resolution

Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday advocated dialogue for the resolution of issues, stating that no issue can be resolved through force.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges Kashmiri Pandits to return, emphasizes cultural values

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday called upon Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir, saying that their motherland is awaiting them.

Mirwaiz criticizes ongoing ‘harassment’ policies

The Jamia Masjid’s head cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led the congregational prayers after four weeks and stated that he has suffered personally for advocating dialogue.

Mirwaiz to lead Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid after four weeks of house arrest

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq will today be allowed to deliver a Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar.

First time in five years, Mirwaiz delivers Ramadan sermon at Jamia Masjid

For the first time in almost five years since August 2019, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to lead prayers at historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar in the holy month of Ramadan.

After five months, Mirwaiz appears in Jamia Masjid for Friday prayers

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday allowed to offer congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here after five months, officials said.

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Amit Shah rules out talks with Pakistan until peace in J-K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that there can be no talks with Pakistan until peace becomes a permanent feature in Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah claims Delhi is trying to muzzle his voice

Omar Abdullah said he played a game with New Delhi by choosing Budgam constituency instead of Beerwah, saying that the people in Delhi are after him like anything.

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