Addressing the gathering, Mirwaiz said that a Masjid is not only be a place of worship, but also a centre for the community to engage in discussions on their daily issues , societal economic or religious . Besides disputes among members or of members in the locality , can also be resolved at masjids through dialogue and addressal  of mutual concerns among the disputing parties , rather than immediately resorting to courts where both time and money are expended . 

 

Referring to the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz said its pulpit has for centuries remained connected with the concerns of the people.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“What happens in our society during the week — religious, social or political — must be discussed and addressed.  Masjids  cannot remain disconnected from the realities confronting its people,” he said. He said Muslims across Jammu & Kashmir share a deep and historic bond with Jama Masjid and the institution of Mirwaiz. “As Mirwaiz, concerns of the people will continue  to be raised from its pulpit.

 

Mirwaiz also expressed concern over reports of mosques in different parts of India being subjected to disputes, claims and legal challenges under various pretexts by right wing outfits. He said places of worship must be respected and protected, and cautioned that such actions create insecurity and apprehension among communities detrimental to communal harmony and peaceful coexistence.(KNS).