News Topic:Muslims

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...

Only 2 to 3 young people should offer obligatory prayers in mosques: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-Ul-Islam today asked the people to strictly adhere to health advisory of government and offer...

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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.