#MirwaizUmarFarooq Archives

Jama Masjid Closed, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat Prayers in Srinagar

February 4, 2026 Editor

Jama Masjid Closed & Mirwaiz Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat in Srinagar | Religious Rights Clash with Security Measures By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Historic Mosque Sealed on Holy Night Authorities in Srinagar abruptly closed the gates of the historic Jama Masjid just after Asr prayers on Tuesday and denied permission for Shab-e-Barat observances inside the centuries-old mosque — one of the valley’s most important religious sites for Kashmiri Muslims. At the same time, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Jama Masjid and a prominent religious…

‘Disturbing and Unacceptable’: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Assault of Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand

January 31, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Condemns Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor, Raises Safety Concerns By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Moral Voice Raises Alarm The violent assault on a young Kashmiri shawl vendor in Uttarakhand has continued to reverberate across Jammu & Kashmir, drawing reactions not only from mainstream political leaders but also from prominent religious and community figures. Adding his voice to the growing chorus of condemnation, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has termed the incident “disturbing and unacceptable.” His…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Barred From Friday Prayers for Third Consecutive Week at Srinagar Jama Masjid

January 10, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Says He Was Barred From Friday Prayers for Third Week at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid By: Javid Amin | 09 January 2026 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric, on Friday said he was prevented for the third consecutive week from leading Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid, alleging that he was placed under house detention by authorities. According to the Mirwaiz, police vehicles and personnel were stationed outside his residence, restricting his movement and preventing him from reaching the mosque. What the Mirwaiz Has Claimed In a…

Beliefs Unchanged: Why Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removed ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ from His X Bio — And What It Means for Kashmir’s Politics

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Editor

Beliefs Unchanged: Mirwaiz’s Silent Edit on X and the Shifting Ground Beneath Kashmir’s Separatist Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 A Quiet Edit That Loudly Echoed Across Kashmir In the evolving political landscape of Kashmir, symbolism often carries as much weight as policy. This truth resurfaced recently when Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, one of the Valley’s most influential religious-political leaders, quietly removed the designation “Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. No statement was issued at first. No dramatic declaration followed. But the silence was…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removes Hurriyat Chairman Title from X Bio After Pressure from Authorities

December 27, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Removes ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ Title from X Bio After Authorities’ Pressure: A Symbol of Fading Separatist Space in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 A Small Digital Edit with Deep Political Meaning In Kashmir’s complex political landscape, even a single line in a social-media bio can carry the weight of history, identity, and unresolved conflict. This week, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq—one of the Valley’s most influential religious figures and long-standing separatist leader—removed the title “Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. The change came, he…

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Demands Transparency, Accountability & Urgent Food Safety Reforms

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 Editor

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Demands Transparency, Accountability & Urgent Food Safety Reforms By: Javid Amin | 05 December 2025 A governance lapse becomes a moral crisis as Kashmir’s top religious leader amplifies public anger and calls for decisive action. A Scandal That Shook Public Trust Kashmir has weathered countless challenges—political, economic, environmental—but few issues strike as close to home as something as basic and universal as food safety. When the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) uncovered tonnes of rotten, unlabelled, and potentially unlawful meat being sold…

Sustained Engagement in J&K: CCG’s Visit to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and the Path to Reconciliation

November 2, 2025 Editor

Sustained Engagement and Reconciliation in Jammu & Kashmir: The Delegation Visit of the Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG) to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2025 On November 1, 2025, a significant civil-society engagement took place in Srinagar: a delegation from the Delhi-based Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG), led by former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, met with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), at his residence in Nigeen. What makes this meeting noteworthy is not only its participants or its backdrop, but the themes…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges GoI to Release Ailing Separatist Leaders on Humanitarian Grounds

October 30, 2025 Editor

Hurriyat Chief Calls for Compassionate Approach Amid Rising Health Concerns By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2025 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has appealed to the Central government to release ailing separatist leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah and Mohammad Yasin Malik on humanitarian grounds, citing their worsening health conditions and the moral responsibility of the state to uphold human dignity. In a public statement issued from Srinagar, Mirwaiz stressed that the appeal is not rooted in political considerations but in basic human compassion. “Humanity should come before politics. We are…

‘Release Them, Heal Kashmir’: Mirwaiz’s Plea to Modi & Shah Over Kashmiri Prisoners

October 11, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Appeals to PM Modi & Amit Shah to Release Kashmiri Prisoners — A Humanitarian Call By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In a powerful sermon at Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges the Centre to free long-imprisoned Kashmiris—drawing both hope and critique. On a day heavy with symbolic resonance, Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Kashmiri cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to release Kashmiri prisoners who have spent years or even decades behind bars. Speaking during the…

Hazratbal Shrine Plaque Controversy: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Demands Respect for Faith & Tradition

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 Editor

Hazratbal Shrine: More Than a Monument By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 The Hazratbal Shrine is not just another mosque in Kashmir. For centuries, it has stood as a spiritual heartbeat of the Valley, deeply tied to the faith, memory, and identity of Kashmiri Muslims. Housing the revered relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Hazratbal commands a sanctity that transcends generations. Unlike other shrines, Hazratbal has always been marked by simplicity, humility, and deep spiritual reverence. Worshippers see it not merely as a building but as an extension of their…