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Mirwaiz Manzil is the centre of religious, political, and social dialogue in Kashmir. It is an institution with a history spanning many decades.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Calls on Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar Srinagar, November 13, 2025: Renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, called on Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq at his residence in Srinagar. During the cordial meeting, both leaders discussed the importance of peace, compassion, and inter-faith harmony in today’s world. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, visiting Kashmir after seven years, expressed happiness at being back in the Valley and lauded its spiritual and cultural heritage as a symbol of coexistence. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq welcomed him and reiterated that the institution of the Mirwaiz remains committed to peace and dialogue as the most humane and effective means of addressing issues and resolving differences.Both leaders agreed that injustice and disempowerment lead to radicalisation that threatens peace. Mirwaiz also appreciated Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s recent anti-drug outreach in the Valley. Referring to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s upcoming visit to the Central Jail Srinagar, Mirwaiz stressed that a compassionate and humane approach must guide efforts for the release of political prisoners and youth, he urged the leader to play his role in this. Both leaders agreed that sustained dialogue and mutual understanding are essential to promote peace and human dignity.
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MMU Delegation Meets Iranian Ambassador, Conveys Condolences and Solidarity with People of Iran New Delhi, March 27 2026: A delegation of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), led by its patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq and comprising Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi ( Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi )and Aga Syed Hadi Al-Mosvi (سید محمد هادی موسوی) Aga Mujtaba met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, and other officials in New Delhi today. The delegation conveyed heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , his family members and other leadership and expressed deep solidarity with the people of Iran in their hour of invasion and hardship. On behalf of the people of Kashmir, the delegation stated that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the prominent and respected leader of the Muslim Ummah, has deeply saddened them. They expressed serious concern and condemned the ongoing war imposed on Iran by israel and United States and Israel and hoped that diplomatic efforts will prevail to bring an end to this aggression, restoring peace and stability. The delegation also highlighted the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious ties between Kashmir and Iran, noting that Kashmir has long been referred to as “Iran-e-Sagheer” (Little Iran), reflecting the enduring bonds between the two peoples. MMU reiterated that unity, steadfastness and collective prayers for peace is the need of the hour for the ummah to face these challenges
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CCG Delegation Meets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar; Discusses Peace, Dialogue, and Public Concerns Srinagar, November 1, 2025: A delegation of the Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG) led by former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, and comprising Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Kapil Kak, senior journalist Bharat Bhushan, and social activist Sushobha Barve, met Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq at his residence. During the interaction, the overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir and matters of public concern were discussed. The conversation also touched upon issues such as the need for sustained engagement, addressing humanitarian aspects including the situation of political detainees, and the importance of easing public hardships. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appreciated the delegation’s continued interest in Kashmir and emphasized that dialogue, understanding, and compassion are key to fostering peace and reconciliation. Both sides agreed that continued communication and outreach are vital to building trust and creating an environment of stability and hope.
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.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar Srinagar, November 14, 2025 : Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq said that the recent bomb blast in New Delhi in which 12 people going about their daily life lost their live, and scores sustained gruesome injuries is very sad and painful. Such incidents shock and shake up humans. But it is extremely unfortunate that such tragedies are exploited even before facts are established, with the hype and drama created around them by the media with the help of ‘inside sources’, that feeds into a narrative eager to immediately associate it with a particular religion or community, and criminalise them. Due to this our children and youth studying and working in cities and states across India overnight become suspect, fearing for their safety, while it creates anxiety among people here. Mirwaiz said that I, and all the political and religious organisations that I am a part of, have always condemned acts of violence and terror. People of Kashmir are the first to empathise with victims when such incidents occur as they understand the pain caused by such incidents from their own experience of decades. What happened in Delhi, No cause, however right can justify it. No religion can permit it. For me dialogue — talking and listening to each other with respect — is the best way to resolve issues and build bridges . I have also repeatedly said that the pulpit of Jama Masjid places upon me the responsibility of speaking for the people. And the people of Kashmir are distressed and disempowered. While the larger issue remains unaddressed, even the autonomy constitutionally given by the Govt of India to the people of J&K, was snatched in August 2019 when it was downgraded to a Union Territory, and people’s land and job rights taken from them. Immediately their vulnerability and fear of demographic change was real upon them, curtailment of all freedom of expression, constant surveillance, fear of arbitrary dismissals from service and attachment of land and properties, constant raids and arrests by investigative agencies, compounded by daily issues of rising unemployment among the youth and shrinking job avenues due to removal of 35A and a discriminating reservation policy have all together created a situation that has aggravated the sense of hopelessness and resentment. It is my request to the authorities at the helm of affairs and decision making, to seriously relook at their approach of dealing with the people of Jammu and Kashmir only through the prism of security and law and order, and instead as late Vajpayee ji once said from the “dayira of insaniyat and jamhooriyat“. Of course it’s for them to pay heed to it or to ignore . As for us, hoping for the better and faith in Almighty is our imaan.
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.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Flags “Larger Reality” in J&K While Addressing Friday Congregation at Jama Masjid Raises Concern Over Alleged Encounter in Ganderbal, Calls for Accountability Says Continuous Crackdown by NIA, SIA, CIK, ACB Creating Atmosphere of Fear Srinagar, April 3, 2026: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, said: “After a long time, I stand before you at Jama Masjid. Access to this central place of worship for the Muslims of Kashmir is repeatedly curtailed at the will of authorities. Eid prayer was denied, as were many Fridays during Ramazan, including the sacred night and day of shab-e-Qadr and Juma-tul-Vida. Such repeated restrictions are not just about closing a mosque, they speak of the larger reality, when “normalcy” is tom tomed by curbing people’s fundamental rights through bans, bars and censorship. Unfortunately the harassment of Kashmiri’s is unceasing. As the deeply distressing news reports of the killing of a young man, Raashid Ahmed Mughal, at Arhama, Ganderbal in a claimed encounter came yesterday, his family saying that he was a part-time computer operator with no links to militancy who was picked up and killed in cold blood, painful memories of such encounters got revived. His family seeks justice through an impartial probe. We can only hope that justice is done as past experiences do not inspire confidence. But let us hope that, as news came that LG sahib himself has ordered an inquiry, this time justice gets done and those responsible are held to account and punished. That his body was also not given to the family for burial is inhuman and condemnable. Then almost daily there are reports in newspapers of cases, chargesheets and arrests of Kashmiri’s by the multiple agencies operating here SIA, CIK, Cyber Cell, ACB, NIA, on one ground or another. This creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation and reinforces the narrative that portrays an entire people as dangerous and suspect to be kept under check. This coercive policy cannot build viable peace or lead to progress if that is what the authorities seek, as they claim.”
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.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Visits Ali Kadal, Offers Condolences and Vows to Seek Justice for Zubair Ahmed Bhat* Srinagar, June 6, 2025: Following the Friday congregational prayers, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir visited the residence of the late Zubair Ahmed Bhat at Ali Kadal to personally offer condolences and prayers. During the visit, he met with the bereaved family members, shared in their grief, and expressed heartfelt solidarity in this moment of profound loss. Mirwaiz assured the family that he stands with them and the people in their pursuit of justice for Zubair. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue raising his voice against injustice and to seek accountability, so that such tragic incidents are not repeated.
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Any attempt to change the important days in Islamic calendar of J&K like during the month of Rabiul awal recently will be strongly resisted by the people .The attempt to politicise this religious issue will not be accepted by the Muslims of J&K. He also sought answers from the J&K administration as to why the historic Jamia Masjid is closed on important religious occasion including Shab-e-Qadr, Rabi-ul Awal, Jumat-ul-Vida etc. “Cant you see how people of Kashmir cooperate in the religious festivals of other communities. Don’t you see how we cooperate to make Amarnath Yatra a grand success? Why is Jamia being locked and prayers disallowed when it is Islamic occasion? | #Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir
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.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq strongly denounces the National Conference leader’s reckless and disgraceful statement advising alcohol sales for revenue generation, branding it an outright attack on the religious, moral, and cultural fabric of Kashmir. Prioritizing financial gain over fundamental Islamic values is not just irresponsible—it is intolerable. Islam categorically forbids alcohol, labeling it “أمُ الخبائث” (the mother of all evils), and advocating for it in a Muslim-majority Kashmir is an unforgivable betrayal. If Gujarat, Bihar, and other states can enforce strict prohibition, why should Kashmir be subjected to such moral and social corruption? Alcohol is a poison that erodes individual character, shatters families, and fuels crime, addiction, and societal decay. This government must stop acting as an agent of destruction and impose an immediate, absolute, and irreversible ban on alcohol—no half-measures, no excuses. If those in power cannot serve the people of Kashmir, they should at least have the decency to refrain from poisoning their future.
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Ramadhan With Mirwaiz Umar Farooq | Episode No. 1 | Ramadan is a blessed month where all of us can reconnect with the Almighty Allah and realign ourselves to the path that transforms us into better human beings and better Muslims. #Ramadhan #Mirwaiz #Kashmir
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Mirwaiz Foundation Launches “Pillars of Faith” Calendar 2026 at Jama Masjid, Srinagar .Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest, prevented from attending launch of heritage Silk Route mosque calendar Srinagar, December 26, 2025: The Mirwaiz Foundation, in association with Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid, Srinagar, today launched its Calendar 2026 (1448 AH) titled “Pillars of Faith – Wooden Mosques on the Historic Silk Route” at the historic Jama Masjid, Srinagar. The calendar is a thoughtfully curated visual tribute to the rich spiritual, architectural and cultural heritage of wooden mosques that flourished along the historic Silk Route , from Kashmir to Central Asia and beyond. It captures the timeless beauty of sacred spaces that have served as centres of prayer, learning and community life for centuries, reflecting the depth of Islamic faith and the craftsmanship of traditional architecture. Through rare visuals and informative content, Pillars of Faith seeks to highlight the shared spiritual legacy of the Muslim world and to reconnect present generations with the historic mosques that symbolise devotion, artistry and continuity of faith. However, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq could not attend the launch function, as he was placed under house arrest by the authorities and prevented from reaching Jama Masjid. The calendar will be available for a Hadiyah of ₹75 from Wednesday at the following places: Jama Masjid, Srinagar; Gulshan Book Depot, M.A. Road; and Book Bell, Budshah Chowk. Home delivery can also be arranged through Swift Courier, Karan Nagar (Contact: +91 94190 62455). The Mirwaiz Foundation invites people to be a part of this heritage initiative and to preserve and celebrate the spiritual legacy of the Silk Route through this unique calendar publication. To download a digital Copy, Visit @
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At Jama Masjid Srinagar Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Welcomes J&K MPs’ United Stand in Parliament, Urges New Delhi to Address “Dil Ki Doori” Through Engagement, War and Force Cannot Resolve Issues Srinagar, 01 August, 2025: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, said: A few days back, in the Parliament of India, there was a debate on the India–Pakistan war after the heinous Pahalgam incident, and different views by different political parties of India with regard to the war, its purpose, success or failure were put forward. Mirwaiz said that very few, and mostly in the opposition, talked of the human aspect of the war and its costs therein, and its correlation to J&K, which reflects the mindset and mood of the times. He said that the three MPs from J&K—Mian Altaf Sahib, Engineer Rashid Sahib, and Agha Ruhullah Sahib—were the only ones to highlight the deep concerns and plight of the people at the epicentre of the basic problem and the current debate. Mirwaiz said they were speaking with passion and pain about the disempowerment and dispossession of the people of J&K and expressing the sentiments of the people of J&K that we have all along been talking about. It is good to see that on these matters all are on the same page. He said that he can only hope that what they said was heard by those in power in New Delhi, and if they really want to lessen “dil ki doori,” they must pay heed to it. Mirwaiz said he has always believed that neither war, nor violence, nor use of force can solve problems and lead to peace and prosperity, which the billions of people in the Indian subcontinent seek, and the swathes of poor in this region deserve. Engagement at all levels, he said, is a far cheaper and evolved alternative.
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