Kashmir

MMU Meet, Grand Scholars of Kashmir Call for Unity & Re...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | July 22: The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir expressed its firm resolve to disallow any attempts to spread sectarian discord in Kashmir and harm to the region’s traditional sectarian harmony. The Majlis earnestly appealed to scholars, masjid imams and those active on social media, belonging to various schools of thought and sects that while each is  free to follow its  own practices they should absolutely refrain  from targeting the beliefs of other sects...

Imam Hussain (A.S) Hospital: A Beacon of Revitalization and ...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | Special Correspondent | June 24:Kashmir’s dawn breaks gently over the valley, casting a golden hue on the recently rejuvenated Imam Hussain(A.S) Hospital. This institution, the sole Shia hospital in the region, has been transformed from a symbol of neglect into a beacon of medical excellence, embodying a powerful narrative of community resilience and unwavering commitment to healthcare. For decades, the hospital lay in disrepair, a testament to the rampant health demands it...

A Shining Light Extinguished: Waseem Reza Qomi Pays Tribute ...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | June 20:The lens of truth and compassion has dimmed with the passing of Nisar Ahmad, a senior photojournalist whose work with The Hindu left an indelible mark on the media landscape. From the revered city of Qom, Iran, Moulana Waseem Reza Qomi Al-Kashmiri, a young religious scholar at the Almustafa (PBUH) International University of Howza Elmiya Qom, expressed profound sorrow. In his poignant message, he hailed Ahmad as a beacon of compassion and professionalism, noting that his...

What does “Islamic society” mean in Kashmir? Mir...

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Srinagar| WTNS | June 14:On the eve of the Kheer Bhawani Mela, Kashmir’s Chief religious cleric, Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Dr.Umar Farooq reached out to Kashmiri Pandits and urged them to return to their homeland. Wounds inflicted by 30 years need to be healed; Asks Modi 3.0 dispensation to revisit Kashmir policy; Welcomes tourists here, asks them to respect religious values of natives Speaking at the pulpit of Central Jamia Masjid in Srinagar during Friday sermon, Mirwaiz highlighted the need...

Won’t allow anyone to hurt religious sentiments in Kashmir...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 08:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi Thursday said that police have taken strong note of the posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and strict action will be taken against those found involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community. Talking at PCR Srinagar, IGP Kashmir said that J&K police respects all religions and people belong to various sects and faiths. “We have taken...

MMU takes serious not of blasphemous post, Urges authorities...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 08:Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir, a conglomerate of religious bodies led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has taken serious note of reports of blasphemous post by a non-local medical student at the Government Medical College Srinagar. MMU, in a statement, issued to Wilayat Times said such incident is unacceptable to the Muslims of for whom the reverence and honour of the Prophet (PBUH) is dearer than life and such blasphemous remarks will not be tolerated. It asked...

Khanqa-e-Hyderi Condemns Derogatory Remarks, Emphasizes Comm...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 08:In response to the recent derogatory remarks made by a non-local student at a reputed institution about Islam’s holy prophet, Dr. Sameer Siddiqui, chief Patron of Khanqa-e -Haideri ,Aishmuqam Kashmir issued a strong statement calling for immediate and stern action. “Communal harmony is the bedrock of a civilized society and the blasphemous remarks against any community or its religious figures or symbols must be sternly dealt with by the law enforcing agencies...

LS Poll Result 2024: BJP and NC score 2 seats in J&K: O...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 04:The poll results of three important Lok Sabha seats declared on Tuesday sprung a big surprise with the jailed leader Er Rashid turning tables around by emerging as a ‘Giant Killer’. Er Rashid defeated National Conference stalwart and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone with a huge margin of over two lakh votes. On the other hand, NC big-wig Mian Alaf Ahmed defeated Mehbooba Mufti with a huge margin of 2.80 lakh votes on Anantnag-Rajouri...

“If New Delhi will move one step ahead, we will two”, sa...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 03:The Jamia Masjid’s head cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday led the congregational prayers after four straight weeks and stated that he has suffered personally for advocating dialogue. As per a statement issued to the Wilayat Times, Mirwaiz said that he and his family are being targeted as the “policy of harassment” is being pursued against him. During his Friday sermon at Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz said that the saddest part of life for him is being away from the...

‘The world has lost a great visionary leader & a loya...

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Srinagar | WTNS | May 22: In a heartfelt message of condolence, Maulana Waseem Reza Qomi has expressed his deepest sympathies on behalf of the Kashmiri people to Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen Hajj Agha Mehdi Mahdavipour, the special Representative of the Guardian Jurist for India. Extended condolences to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian people, and the bereaved families following the recent loss of a significant figure. Moulana Waseem Reza Al-Kashmiri, a prominent religious...