News Topic:Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for ban on betting apps

Kashmir’s chief Muslim cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday, called for a blanket ban on online betting apps in the region.

J-K’s Muslim clerks reject Waqf Amendment Bill, demand its withdrawal

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu & Kashmir and Muslim Personal Law Board convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.

Amendments in Wakf law not acceptable: Mirwaiz Umar

Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq said that the amendments proposed by the Government of India in the new bill cannot be tolerated.

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.

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