Anjuman decries Me’raj-un-Nabi (SAW) not observed for 4 years due to Mirwaiz’s detention, Greets Muslims on this auspicious occasion

Anjuman decries Me’raj-un-Nabi (SAW) not observed for 4 years due to Mirwaiz’s detention, Greets Muslims on this auspicious occasion

Srinagar, Feb 18: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar expressed deep regret that due to the continuous house detention of its head and Mirwaiz e kashmir Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq , Me’raj-un-Nabi (SAW) has not been observed for the last four years either at Jamia Masjid or Aali Masjid Eidgah Srinagar. In keeping with the centuries old tradition , Majlis e waz o tableeg would be held at the mosques during night , led by the Mirwaiz.

Auqaf said that in the absence of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, it is not possible for the Auqaf management to organise this important religious function .

Anjuman said the Auqaf’s social reformative work carried under the leadership of Mirwaiz , has also greatly suffered due to his arbitrary detention . Despite repeated appeals to the authorities for his release from , it has been a prolonged detention of more than three and a half years so far . Muslims of the valley are deeply dismayed as they are being deprived of the invaluable sermons of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir and his other religious and socio reformative guidance .

While greeting the people on the occasion of Meraj-un-Nabi (SAW), Anjuman Auqaf said that Prophet Muhammad (SAW’s) ascension to the heavens is a practical miracle of the Messenger of Allah (SAW), which is celebrated as a memorial and inspires new areas of thought till the Day of Resurrection.

The Anjuman once again urged the authorities to ensure the release of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir before the upcoming month of Shabaan so that he resumes his traditional responsibilities, like his predecessors – the Mirwaizeen-e-Kashmir.