The 14th Mirwaiz of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, delivers a Friday Sermon on the primary Friday of Ramadan at Jamia Masjid, in Srinagar. File | Picture Credit score: ANI
Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in his Friday sermon at Jama Masjid in Srinagar expressed concern over “disturbing and worrying scenario” in Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
“The scenario within the Center East may be very disturbing and worrying. The plight of the individuals of occupied Palestine going through persecution retains getting worse. With lack of worldwide accountability for Israel’s genocide towards Palestinians in Gaza, Israel is emboldened to escalate its unlawful and inhuman actions, formalizing land grabs in West Financial institution realizing that it’s going to not be held to account,” the Mirwaiz advised the congregation.
He expressed concern over what he described as “breakdown of worldwide legislation and the ethical conscience of the worldwide neighborhood” in Palestine.
Highlighting Kashmir’s sturdy cultural ties with Iran, the Mirwaiz stated, “A lot of college students from Kashmir examine in Iran and the war-like construct up is creating panic and fear among the many dad and mom and households. We pray for the protection and well-being of the Iranian individuals and the Kashmiri college students finding out there, and for peace and stability within the area.”
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He additionally termed the newest Pakistan-Afghanistan battle as “disturbing”. “Two Muslim states Pakistan and Afghanistan are combating one another, that too within the holy month of Ramzan. Wars solely trigger grief and lack of life. I hope higher sense will prevail and that each neighbors resolve their variations via dialogue and good neighborly rules,” he added.
Printed – February 28, 2026 06:37 am IST