Srinagar, July 30 (KNS) : Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar on behalf of the organisation and its incarcerated president Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq who continues to be under house arrest for the last three years, has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah in general and the Muslims of Jammu & Kashmir in particular on the arrival of the new Islamic year – 1444 AH.
The Anjuman in a statement to Kashmir News Service (KNS), said, “Every new year provides us with an opportunity to go for self-introspection and reflect upon what is happening around us and as such, we need to learn lessons from our past and strive for the betterment of our present and future.”
“We must also submit ourselves completely to the will of Allah (SWT), strengthen our bond with our Creator – Allah (SWT) and deepen our love and devotion with our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) so that we as Ummah are able to discharge our religious and milli responsibilities in a much better way.”
It also expressed hope that the new Islamic year brings happiness, progress and prosperity for us.
On the occasion, the Anjuman expressed deep sorrow and regret over the fact that it has been three years of the illegal and arbitrary detention of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, which is a cause of great anxiety and worry for the people of Kashmir.
It stressed the need for the immediate release of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir in view of the beginning of Muharram-ul-Haram and the blessed days of Ashura and said the authorities should remove the restrictions imposed on him so that he can fulfill his official responsibilities towards the people and society.(KNS)