Mirwaiz was speaking in Budgam after offering condolences on the demise of prominent and respected Islamic scholar Aga Syed Baqir Al-Moosavi.
The grand mosque in the city's Nowhatta locality was closed for prayers on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr on Thursday night as well.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed his reservations on the ban imposed by the Centre on…
The chief Islamic cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was yet again not allowed to go to Srinagar's Jama Masjid for Friday prayers and deliver sermons on Friday.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep concern on Friday over the rising trend of online gambling and urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to immediately ban these apps to protect the youth and society from further harm.
Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq on Friday expressed deep concern over the disturbing rise in black magic and superstitions in Kashmiri society.
Lading the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in paying homage to Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone, the assassinated separatist leaders, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Tuesday, called for a dialogue among the stakeholders on the Kashmir issue.
Earlier, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said that he was a free man and there was no restriction on his movement out of his house.
Mirwaiz is a prominent religious leader who delivers sermons and preaches at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid on Fridays and important occasions, including during the holy month of Ramzan.
In a statement, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti lauded the role of Mirwaiz and Lone in the peaceful struggle for the resolution of the Kashmir issue.
