Srinagar, Mar 14 (KNO): Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid expressed deep disappointment and regret that its president Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq was once again placed under house arrest, preventing him from delivering the Friday sermon and offering congregational prayers at the historic Masjid today.
In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that the arbitrary and unjustified move by the authorities comes at a time when the holy month of Ramadan is going on.
The statement reads that the Jama Masjid is the central place of worship where thousands gather for Friday prayers, seeking guidance, blessings, and connection with the Almighty. "However, barring Mirwaiz from fulfilling his religious duties and preventing the faithful from benefiting from his sermons deeply hurts the religious sentiments of the people," it reads.
The Anjuman said that it is distressing and disappointing for the people who come from far and wide to listen to his guidance. "Such restrictions, especially during the sacred month of Ramadan, are completely uncalled for and go against the principles of religious freedom".
It demanded that Mirwaiz be immediately released from house detention so that he can carry on with his religious obligations. It also urged the people to continue their prayers and supplications in this holy month, seeking Allah's mercy and guidance, and prays for relief from such unjustified curbs—(KNO)