Mirwaiz seeks participation of AAC members during Hafta-e-Shouda events

Mirwaiz Manzil, May 02, 2015: APHC Chairman and head of Awami Action Committee (AAC) Mirwaiz Dr Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq conducted an extraordinary session of AAC’s central committee leaders, workers and district presidents at organizations headquarter at Mirwaiz Manzil, Rajouri Kadal.

During the meeting, Mirwaiz, while paying tributes to the founder of AAC Shaheed-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulana Mohammad Farooq (RA), Hawal martyrs of May 21, martyr Abdul Gani Lone, and other martyrs of Kashmir, said that Shaheed-e-Millat represented the emotions and aspirations of the oppressed Kashmiris for around three decades and his contribution towards political social and religious spheres in Kashmir was matchless.

While announcing the Haft-e-Shohda programme to pay tributes, especially to the martyrs of 1990, and martyrs of Kashmir at large, Mirwaiz stressed upon the workers and leaders of AAC to observe the different events relating Haft-e-Shahadat with zeal and zest. He asked the AAC members to actively participate in the programmes to make them a success and show their commitment and resolve towards the freedom struggle.

Terming the sacrifice of Shaheed-e-Millat, AAC leaders, workers and activists to keep the popular sentiment alive as a golden chapter in the freedom struggle of Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz stated AAC has never bowed before the forces of oppression nor has it got tired of the struggle. He said that the movement which was started by Muhajar-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulvi Yousuf Shah (RA) under the banner of Muslim Conference in 1931 was taken forward by Shaheed-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq in 1964 by announcing the formation of AAC which is, since the day of its foundation, engaged in representing political emotions and aspirations of Kashmiris at various levels.

Expressing concern over the condition of prisoners in Kashmir and outside Jails, the participants demands their immediate unconditional release.

Strongly supporting the stand of Mirwaiz on the return of Kashmiri Pandits, the participants stated that KP’s were part of our social fabric and hence their return would be always welcomed.

The participants resolved that they would make the Haft-e-Shohda programme a grand success at all levels by ensuring participation.

Mirwaiz holds Gaibana Jinaza for Peshawar victims

Srinagar, Dec 17 (Jamia Masjid): APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has termed the killing of 142 people including 135 children by terrorists in Peshawar as barbaric, atrocious, inhuman and completely against the teachings of Islam.
Addressing a gathering at ​the ​ historic Jamia Masjid
​Srinagar,​ before leading the  funeral prayers in absentia for the martyred children, Mirwaiz expressed his solidarity and sympathy with the families who lost their dear ones to the terrorist attack. Terming the attack on innocent children in Peshawar as an act of cowardice, Mirwaiz said there was no room for terrorism in Islam. He said Peshawar terrorist attackers have no ​place in Islam and those savages who committed this crime cannot call themselves Muslims.
Mirwaiz said The killing of innocent children is the worst form of terrorism. There can​ be no justification for this​ grusome crime.​
Asserting that Kashmiris were sharing the grief and pain of Pakistanis in these difficult times, Mirwaiz said on behalf of Kashmiri nation he offers his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deseased and  people of Pakistan. He said there was nobody better than Kashmir​i​s who can understand the pain of death and losing near and dear ones since Kashmiris have been ​bearing this pain for the last 25 years.

A number of Ulema and hurriyat members including Moulana Ahmad Syed Naqashbandi, Mufti Ghulam Rasool, MS Shamas Rahman, Javaid Ahmad Mir, Engineer Hilal Ahmad War, GN Zaki, GM Nagoo, Hakim Abdul Rashid, Mohammad Shafi Khan, and Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi participated in the inabsentia prayers.

Large number of people also participated in the prayers and strongly denounced the terror attack on children.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq inaugurates Akh Akis initiative

Srinagar, Nov 29: Launching the Akh Akis initiative by laying the foundation stone of houses for the most needy among the Flood victims ,APHC Chairman and head of Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq paid tributes to the courage of people, especially youth, during and in the aftermath of the flood in relief and rehabilitation work, and thanked the the good samaratans who offered monetary help and assistance in undertaking the good work.  

The first foundation stone laid  by the Mirwaiz was of the house of a Kashmiri Pandit , Shri Moti Lal, a retired teacher, at Mandarbagh Srinagar who stayed on in the valley all along and lived at his ancestral house which was destroyed by the floods. 

Another house to be constructed at Kral Khud belongs to the widow of Abdul Majeed, whose son,a volunteer in relief activities Mohammad Musaib tragically  died when his boat capsized while trying to save people on Sept 8. The widow  is now lives a hard life with her young orphan children.

Another house recommended by the local Masjid Commite belongs to Ghulam Mustafa Bhat, of Gaw Kadal, a poor newspaper hawker by profession. In Maisuma, house of Shabir Ahmad Bhat which completely collapsed during the flood will also be constructed. Bhat, a tailor by profession, lost his shop during the recent floods- a sole source of income for the poor family. 

While laying the foundation stones a number of Imams, Ulemas, flood victims and scores of young volunteers who had come to help in the constuction work, were present.  

Addressing the gathering, Mirwaiz appealed people to come forward and generously offer their contributions to Dar-ul-Khair Mirwaiz Manzil to make the rehabilitation programme a success. Terming the floods which hit Kashmir as an extreme catastrophe, Mirwaiz stated that the aim of Akh Akis programme was to construct houses for the needy flood victims who could not afford to build their houses. He said another significance of the rebuilding programme was to invigorate  the society with the  spirit of community service,collaboration, self help and  self reliannce.

APHC Chairman asked people from different walks of life including journalists, engineers, doctors, imams, civil society activists etc to take part in the rehabilitation initiative, adding that, even as  charities and donations were needed to complete the initiative, they should  come forward and dispense their volunteer services towards  this  mission.

2014 Shab-i-Qadar Jamai Masjid Srinagar, Kashmir

In the Video: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq while addressing a jam packing gathering at Historical Jamai Masjid Srinagar on the eve of Shab-e-Qadar, during the intervening night of 26th and 27th Ramadhan, 1437. i.e on 26 July 2014.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stressed upon the world community to stop the Israeli barbarism in Gaza

Srinagar, July 18: Expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people against the naked Israeli aggression, APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stressed upon the world community to stop the Israeli barbarism in Gaza instead of turning a blind eye towards their war crimes.
He also appealed the world community to impose an economic boycott on Israel to stop their atrocious acts against the innocent Palestinian people.
Mirwaiz said it was not enough for the world to condemn Israel. Israel must come under international pressure to end the occupation Palestine and allow Palestinians to return their homes. Like apartheid South Africa, the world must show international Solidarity with Palestinians and impose sanctions and economic boycott on Israel so that it is forced to concede to a just and lasting solution with Palestinians . Palestian must be given its freedom Mirwaiz said.
Leading a massive rally, during which thousands of people participated, after Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz termed the silence of Muslim world over Palestinian issue as a tacit support for Israeli acts, adding, the Palestinian issue was not only restricted to the people of that country, but the emotions of entire Muslim Ummah were attached with the issue. He stated that instead of silence, Muslim countries should adopt a solid foreign policy to deal with Israel and free the Palestinians from the shackles of slavery.
Mirwaiz said when Gaza is not subjected to Israeli bombing and artillery shelling it is still facing a state of siege and suffering a more silent type of
People on this occasion shouted slogans against UN and OIC for their criminal silence over the on going carnage in Gaza.
Earlier addressing a Friday gathering, Mirwaiz stated that criminal silence of world community including UN, NAM, OIC and other organizations against the Israeli oppression on innocent Palestinians, killing of women and children was a cause of concern and regret. He stated that the unilateral aggression by Israelis on innocent Palestnians was a highly condemnable act, adding, the silence of the world was even encouraging the Israelis to go for a mass murder of Palestinians.
Like Palestinians, Mirwaiz stated that Kashmiris too were subjected to interminable suppression. he said every heart in Kashmiris beats for the Palestinians cause and they can’t remain silent on Israeli sponsored terrorism on palestnians. He stated that both the Kashmir and Palestinian issues are present on UN agenda from past many decades and till these issues are not solved I'm accordance with the wishes of its people ,peace economic prosperity and stability would not return to South Asia and Middle East war. Gaza is under a continuing blockade and state of siege for years now.

Our daughters, mothers and sisters should emulate the life of Hazrat Khadijah (RZA)

 Srinagar, July 09: All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman and Amir of Mutehda Majlis-e-Ulema, Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq Wednesday paid rich tributes to the Um-ul-Moomineen Hazrat Khadijah-tul-Kubrah (RZA) on her death anniversary for her exemplary service and sacrifices for the religion of Islam.
Addressing a large gathering at Astan-e-Dastgir Sahib, Khanyar, Mirwaiz stated that Hazrat Khadijah has the distinction to be the first to embrace Islam and first to acknowledge the prophet hood of Mohammad (SAW). He said that Hazrat Khadijah (RZA) became the object of great veneration by all Muslims, because as wife she lived closest to Prophet Muhamamd (SAW) (PBUH) and supported him in his difficulties. That is why; she earned the name of ‘complete woman’ said Mirwaiz
APHC Chairman stated that our daughters, mothers and sisters should emulate the life of Hazrat Khadijah (RZA) to live a religious, pure and honorable life.
Addressing another gathering at Masjid Sharief Mir Ahmad Sahib, Ahmad Kadal, Mirwaiz while throwing light over the sacred month of Ramadaan stated that the basic aim of this month is to have a spiritual introspect at individual and collective level to create a society based on religious principles.
Mirwaiz stated that the month was giving opportunity to the Muslims to devote their entire time to Allah, but it was also true it gives a chance to think and protect the Islamic character, culture and identity of this place.
APHC Chairman said that the holy month of Ramdaan also gives an opportunity to ponder upon the economic and social issues facing the society.
 Mirwaiz said that Kashmiri Nation was standing at a critical juncture, adding, showing complete solidarity and commitment with the cause guarantees its success.
APHC Chairman has also expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of 9 people in a traffic accident at Simthan Top, Kishtward. He has offered special prayers for the deceased and prayed for the patience of the bereaved families.

Emulate the teachings of Quran, Mirwaiz to Youth

Srinagar, July 07: APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has stressed upon the Muslim Ummah, especially youth to not only devote their time towards reading the Quran in this holy month of Ramzaan but also emulate its teachings so that it is easy for us to build a welfare society based on higher Islamic and social values.

Addressing a large gathering at Masjid Ali Saani RathPora , Mirwaiz expressed concern over surfacing of social evils and tearing apart of the social fabric. He stated that the fight against social menace, drug addiction and other ills cannot be won unless and until there is contribution from every conscious individual towards that end.

APHC Chairman stated that Ramzaan is providing an opportunity to people to fulfill their religious duties and also to talk about their social problems. He stated in this holy month, there was a need that every individual should realize its responsibilities towards bringing in reforms in society and work towards imparting values based on Islamic principles.

Apart from their social and religious duties, Mirwaiz stated that people should protect their priceless sacrifices which they offered for right to self determination till the struggle reaches its logical conclusion.

APHC Chairman stated that it was the prime priority of Hurriyat that Kashmir issue should be solved according to the wishes and aspirations of people. He stated that Hurriyat would continue with its peaceful struggle on political and diplomatic fronts to achieve the cherished goal of freedom.