Srinagar, Apr 28: The important and leading members of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement have expressed strong resentment over the administration’s decision of once again disallowing prayers at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar on the blessed occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumma-tul-Vida.
The statement strongly condemned the authorities for repeatedly closing down Kashmir’s largest place of worship for prayers and Fridays (now Shab-e-Qadr and Jumma-tul-Vida) saying these are purely religious acts in which thousands of Muslims from all over the valley take part.
They said the religious sentiments of millions of people of Jammu and Kashmir are connected with the Jama Masjid Srinagar, which is the centre of guidance and spirituality; and the Muslims of the region have an emotional attachment with the centuries-old grand mosque.
Moreover, during the holy month of Ramadan, people from various districts of the valley turn to this historic place of worship and prostrate before Allah Almighty. However, the administration’s offensive has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir.
