News Topic:Muslims

Watching Ertugrul is Haraam, says Dr Zakir Naik

Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik said people should avoid watching Turkish television series called Dirilis: Ertugrul, which is 'Haraam'.

Amid COVID-19, Muslims cremate Jatt Sikh with honour in Ganderbal

Yet again people of Kashmir set a glittering example of communal brotherhood on Thursday when Muslims went all out to help in cremation of a non-Muslim carpenter hailing from Punjab.

Eid prayers can’t be offered at home, Grand Mufti says

As the holy month of Ramadan is in progress, Grand Mufti Thursday appealed people to offer Shab-e-Qadr prayers at home and avoid any kind of social gatherings amid the Coronavirus outbreak in Kashmir Valley.

Grand Mufti fixes Sadqat-ul-Fitr at ₹ 55 per person

Sadqat-ul- Fitr, also known as Zakat-ul-Fitr, amount has been fixed at Rs 55 per person for the year 2020 by Grand Mufti of J&K, Mufti Nasir Ul Islam.

Moon not sighted in J&K, first day of Ramadhan on Saturday: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam said that moon has not been sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir and that the first day...

Offer five mandatory, Taraweeh prayers at home in Ramadhan: Grand Mufti

Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday while referring to the Kashmir’s youth said that there is no need to be annoyed and getting disheartened due to the fast spread of pandemic COVID-19 as there will a dawn of peace soon that will take away all form of “worries from the distressed Valleyites.”

COVID-19: Saudi asks Muslims to hold off Hajj plans

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier...

COVID-19: For the first time, no Friday prayers held in J&K mosques

SRINAGAR — For the first time in history, no congregational prayers were held on Friday across Jammu and Kashmir in wake of the deadly Coronavirus...

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.