J&K’s Grand Mufti Urges Return of Kashmiri Pandits, Calls for Peace Among Communities

Grand Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has pitched for the return of Kashmir Pandits to the Valley with dignity.

Representing J&K at a seminar ‘talk for peace’, at Mahabalipuram in Chennai, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam while addressing a gathering of different communities, said that Muslims are eagerly awaiting for their Kashmiri Pandit brothers to return. “We will welcome them with open arms,” Mufti said.

Swami Hari Prasad, organizer of the event delivered letter of thanks to Grand Mufti for raising the issues pertaining to Kashmiri Pandits.

Meanwhile, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, also said that there should be peace and harmony between the different communities across the country. “Recently, a controversy erupted between the two communities, but we played our role to bring peace and maintain harmony.”

“I have always been pitching for peace and harmony between the communities and will continue to do so,” he said—(KNO)

Grand Mufti Vows Legal Battle Against Waqf Bill—Kashmir Ulema to Move Supreme Court!

Grand Mufti

Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Thursday said that ulema from Kashmir will support all Muslim personal boards to fight against the Waqf Amendment Bill (UMEED) passed by the Parliament and would also move the Supreme Court to challenge it.

Addressing the media persons here, the Grand Mufti said, “The Bill passed in the Lok Sabha is against the Muslims and will create issues like Mandir and Masjid.”

“We are keenly watching the developments in this regard and will support all Muslims personal boards in case their decision of fighting against the move will be stronger. Besides, we will also knock the doors of the Supreme Court to get justice,” he said, adding, “We have decided to convene a meeting of Ulema associated with different sects. It will be convened and the date is being decided with Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir.”

Furthermore, he said that the “Waqf Amendment Bill known as UMEED is a start of Na Ummedi (disappointment)”

He also said that a total of 232 people voted against the bill, which is not a small number and indicates that 45% population is against the Waqf Amendment Bill—(KNO)