Restrictions on Jama Masjid pulpit seem part of state policy: Mirwaiz

Silencing Jama Masjid pulpit now part of state policy: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Mirwaiz said those who place such restrictions may not know the history of Jama Masjid, which has stood for people’s rights, coexistence and dialogue. “Every opportunity to be at Jama Masjid is a blessing but restrictions and attempts to silence the pulpit, unfortunately, seem to be part of the state policy right now. It was a time to bear with patience and continue the good work, however possible,” the Mirwaiz said.

Restrictions on Jama Masjid pulpit seem part of state policy: Mirwaiz

Srinagar, Aug 21: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday said that restrictions on his religious activities and attempts to prevent him from addressing congregations at historic religious sites appeared to be part of the state policy. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz said he had returned to the mosque after nearly two weeks during which he was prevented from delivering the Fr…

Restrictions and attempts to silence the pulpit of Jamia mosque seem to be part of state policy, alleges Mirwaiz

Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday claimed that restrictions and attempts to silence the pulpit of the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar seemed to be part of the state policy, asserting that the historic pulpit had always stood for people’s rights, duties, peaceful coexistence and dialogue over confrontation. Addressing the Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid Srinagar after nearly two weeks, Mirwaiz said he h…