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Srinagar, June 02: Laylat-al-Qadr (The Night of Power) was observed across the entire subcontinent and South Asia including Kashmir with religious gaiety and fervor.
In this regard, the biggest religious gathering in Kashmir was held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar in which tens of thousands of devotees from across the Valley including a large number of women participated in all night prayers and Zikr seeking forgiveness of Almighty and acceptance of their supplications and praying for world peace and resolution of the grave problems that Muslims across the world are caught in.
The spiritually uplifting Majlis Waz-o-tableeg is unique to the valley in its rendition instructiveness and collective style of prayer.
On the occasion, Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq while addressing the religious and spiritual gathering at Jamia Masjid shed light on the significance of Laylat al-Qadr, the revolutionary revelation of the Holy Quran, and the message of Holy Quran and urged Muslims to adopt the Islamic way of life.
Terming the challenges and problems that the Muslim Ummah was caught in today as greatly being a result of deviation from the teachings of Holy Quran, he said a flawed understanding of the message of Islam and following Islam as per convenience and sectarian leanings rather than in its spirit was responsible for the mess Muslims were entangled in worldwide.
Stressing that the message of Quran and teachings of Islam will have be incorporated in our lives, the Mirwaiz said Muslims could not witness prosperity and peace unless we do not do so. He said introspection into our individual and collective life and interactions is needed on a regular basis to see where we stand and where we need to improve.
Referring to the ongoing situation in Kashmir, the Mirwaiz appealed the people of Kashmir to observe Eid al-Fitr with simplicity and urged people to think of the underprivileged the poor the orphans and the needy and share our celebration and happiness of the festival with them.
He said the message of Ramadan of being sympathetic and concerned toward each other maintaining brotherhood and sacrificing for one another should be followed during the entire year so that reforms in society are brought in the real sense.
On the occasion, the Mirwaiz while terming unity among Muslims as a must for the supremacy of Islam prayed for Jannat-ul-Firdous for all the martyrs of Kashmir and for the just struggle of Kashmiris to reach its goal.

Exam ends at 4.p.m. and far-flung students unlikely to reach home to celebrate Eid with loved ones

Srinagar, June 02: The 2nd semester students of 1st year, who are scheduled to write their examination on June 4, again urged authorities to reschedule it in wake of the Arfa (a day before Eid).

“The authorities should take a realistic view and consider the difficulties faced by students from far flung areas,” a group of students said and reiterated it would be difficult for them to reach examination venue and back home given the fact traffic gridlocks have been order of the day in run up to Eid celebrations.

“Our EVS paper is scheduled on June 4 which is Arfa (day before Eid). I’m to appear in the examination at Rainawari and the examination is scheduled to end late in the afternoon. How could I reach home at Kupwara given the fact that there would be huge rush and probability of finding a sumo vehicle is also very meager,” said a student who studies at Vishwa Bharti educational Institute. The students said normally she stays at rented accommodation here but celebrating Eid with the family would be difficult and as such University authorities should defer it post Eid-ul-fitr. “The Eid is the most cherished festival and the one which allows family togetherness but if examination is held as per the schedule, many students would not be able to reach home and celebrate the festival with their respective families,” she added.

The examination is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The sumo services have already stopped plying from Srinagar to Kupwara as they have to cater to inter district rush. Presently mini vehicles that ply and they take more than a double time than a sumo vehicle. “How could somebody reach far off places like Kupwara while we may reach Lal Chowk by 6 p.m.,” the student said.

A number of students who belong to south Kashmir districts also shared same views and urged the university authorities to reschedule the examination.

“There would be one-way traffic on most of the roads and reaching the examination centre would be very difficult. If the examination is held on time, we will have to stay at rented accommodation and cannot go home and celebrate the Eid with family,” they said and urged authorities to reschedule the examination keeping in view the importance of celebrating the festival with the family. “We request the authorities to consider our genuine demand and reschedule it. Some family members are also stuck with us here,” they said and urged the authorities to reschedule the examination. (GNS)

Kulgam, June 02: Thousands of Muslims on Sunday attended the last rites of a Kashmiri Pandit in Hanand chawalgam village of kulgam in south Kashmir’s kulgam district.

Reports reaching to PTK said that, a 80-year-old Java- Lal, who lived in a Muslim-dominated area in chawalgam died after a protracted illness. Muslims on sunday attended the last rites of a Kashmiri Pandit in chawalgam village of Kulgam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The Muslim community helped the family perform the last rites of Devi as per Hindu rituals.

“This is true Kashmir, this is our culture and we share brotherhood. We do not believe in divisive politics. We share composite culture,” said Wakeel Ahamd, a neighbour told PTK.

Java Lal decided to stay in Kashmir valley in ‘90s when the majority of Kashmiri Pandits migrated from the region. A majority of people present during the last rites were Muslims. We condemn incidents which try to create differences between Hindus and Muslims. We live here in peace and harmony,” said Vadh’s relative.

As news of her demise spread in the region, hundreds of Muslims, including women and children, rushed towards her house and took part in last rites. A majority of people present during the last rites were Muslims. We condemn incidents which try to create differences between Hindus and Muslims. We live here in peace and harmony,” said Java Lals Relative.

As news of her demise spread in the region, hundreds of Muslims, including women and children, rushed towards her house and took part in last rites. (PTK)

Srinagar: Light rains are expected in parts of jammu and kashmir from 4th to 6th june, which will bring down the mercury levels, providing relief to the people suffering from the scorching heat for the past few days.

According to data available, rains may lash parts of jammu and kashmir on the eve of Eid ul Fitr i.e; from 4th to 6th of june 2019. (With agency inputs)

Greater Kashmir Editor-in-Chief, Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, Saturday resigned from the basic membership of Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG).

Kaloo addressed his letter of resignation to General Secretary KEG.

Hyderabad, June 01: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday slammed Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy for his statement that Hyderabad is a “safe zone for terrorists”.

The Hyderabad MP termed the minister’s remarks irresponsible and said it was unfortunate that he has stooped so low.

Kishan Reddy, who was elected from Secunderabad, one of the Lok Sabha constituencies in Hyderabad city, had said on Friday that Hyderabad had become safe zone for terrorists as any terror incident in the country would have a link to the city.

Talking to reporters, Owaisi asked Kishan Reddy to spell out as to how many written advisories were sent by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) to the Home Ministry during last five years that Hyderabad had become safe heaven for terrorists.

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief also said for the last five years, there was complete peace in Hyderabad as no communal riots broke out in the city and all religious festivals passed off peacefully.

Owaisi, who was re-elected to Lok Sabha from Hyderabad for fourth consecutive term, said out that the city is also the second major exporter of software exports after Bengaluru.

“The statement shows how much they hate Telangana and Hyderabad. They don’t want to see the state and the city grow because major companies are investing here due to the efforts of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao,” he said.

Owaisi said that such statements from BJP leaders are not unexpected as “wherever they see a Muslim, they think he is terrorist”.

He clained the BJP was following a “theory of confusion” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi says one thing while his ministers, leaders of BJP, VHP, other organizations and Baba Ramdev say something else.

Recalling that after Modi first became Prime Minister, they started with “Love Jihad”, he said that “this was followed by “Ghar Wapsi”, mob lynching, excesses on Dalits and now they were speaking of safe zone for terrorists”.

After Modi took as the Prime Minister for the second term, series of hate crimes against Muslims occurred in Gurugram, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, he added.

“Mere lip service will not help. You have to practically discharge your constitutional responsibility,” he said on Modi’s call to end fear among minorities.

On BJP leaders setting the goal of coming to power in Telangana in next elections, Owaisi said the state under the leadership of Chandrashekhar Rao was making all-round progress and it believed in the composite culture. “RSS and BJP leaders will not succeed in their efforts,” he said. (Agencies)

Appeals people to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr with simplicity

Srinagar, June 1: Deputy Mayor Srinagar Sheikh Mohammad Imran on Saturday urged people of Kashmir to pay their Zakat as per the Islamic criteria and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with simplicity

Imran said every Muslim has to pay 2.50 percent of his property and one should not hesitate in paying it needy and poor in their respective areas.

“There are hundreds of families who are waiting for your Zakat and they too have to buy essentials for the Eid,” he said.

Deputy Mayor said Zakat is right of people who have are in need of such help and form ‘BaitulMals’ in your respective areas and try to find those people who even don’t come openly to seek help.

“Both Yomi Qudus and Yomi Kashmir has sent a clear message to the world that Kashmiri’s want peaceful resolution and urged both India and Pakistan to start a fresh dialogue,” he said.

Imran said local media has always supported the Kashmir cause. National and International media has always portrayed Kashmir in the wrong way. He said each Facebook has blocked some pages but in future also they should also take care of these things.

“Youth are the pillars of every nation and they should aware people about paying Zakat to the needy. By paying Zakat one becomes rich and gets in return prayers and inner peace,” Imran said.

While appealing the people to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr with simplicity, austerity and with Islamic eminence, he said that each type of alms, charity, donations should be kept for poor and needy people.

Imran asked people to seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah in the Eid prayers and pray for his mercy so that we will come out from this terrible situation.

“Eid-ul-Fitr teaches us patience, loyalty and the steadfastness of the great Prophet of Allah, he said.

SRINAGAR: Leaders from across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met in Saudi Arabia early Saturday for the 14th session of the Islamic Summit, which follows two emergency Arab meetings the night before in Makkah criticising Iran’s behaviour and influence in countries like Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

The Muslim leaders discussed a breadth of critical issues, ranging from a spike in tensions in the Persian Gulf to Palestinian statehood, the plight of Rohingya refugees and the growing threat of Islamophobia.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was among the leaders who spoke at the summit.