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  • Ex Salafi Scholar From Yemen Converted To Shia

    After Reading The Sermon Of Fatima Zerha (Sa) More than 10 Lakh People Converts to Shia After The Islamic Revolution led By Ayatollah Khomanie(Ra).
    Dr. Asaam Alamaad Ex Salafi Scholar From Yemen I Converted to Shia when I read the Sermon Of Lady Fatima(Sa) In a Book(Banoor Fatima Salam u Alyha Ahtadiat) Which Was Written By A Sunni Scholar When He Was Converted Shia.
    Dr Asaam Starts Studying Salafism At the Age of 6 And After a Very long time Went To the Saudi University For Learning Further About Salafism and Spend 18 Years there and During That time Wrote many Books Against Shia Islam but after his Conversion Make Refutation himself To the Books He had Written When he Used to be A Salafi Scholar
    Dr. Alamaad Has Gained lot Of Knowledge On Quran, Hadith, Jurisprudence, History And is Active As A Teacher In Jamiya Almustafa Qom Iran.
    Dr. Asaam Said that Half of Yemeniese Population are Zaidi And Twelver Shia and Most Intresting Is that More than 10 Lakh People Have Converted To Shia Islam After The Islamic Revolution led By Ayatollah Khomanie (Ra).

    Dr. Alamaad Have Converted many People to The Shia School Of thought Including his Brother Hassan Alamaad, Three Sisters And Nephew Taha Alzari Who Are Currently Studying In Islamic University Of Qom.

  • Hurriyat (G) flays NC for relishing Wazwan reports

    ‘Pak high commissioner calls on Geelani in Delhi’
    Srinagar: Taking an exception to reports about National Conference ‘relishing Wazwan’ while a youth was killed at Naidkhai, Hurriyat Conference (G) has said when the whole state was mourning the death of innocent youth and major parts of the state where placed under curfew like restrictions, “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah preferred a party meeting over visiting Naidkhai and relished Wazwan on the occasion which was fetched in police vehicles.”
    According to a statement issued to KNS, a spokesman of the Hurriyat (G) has said: “It is the tradition of national Conference to celebrate the innocent killings in Kashmir and they have done it in past and they will not mind it in future also.’
    “Power and chair has always been their (National Conference) concern and they have nothing to do with the miseries of common people. While strongly condemning the use of brutal force on the peaceful protest demonstrations against the innocent killing, detention of dozens of Hurriyat leaders including Mohammad Ashraf Sehraie, Mohammad Ashraf Laya, Firdous Ahmad Shah and Ashiq Hussain Sofi and imposing curfew like restrictions in major parts of the state on the 2ndconsecutive day.”
    Hurriyat (G) has said that the Farhat Ahmad Dar was killed by police in a target fire and the eyewitnesses present there have recognized the police personals who have killed Farhat and who are still roaming scot-free. The Hurriyat (G) spokesman Ayaz Akbar said that every government is the custodian of life, property and honour of common people and it is their duty to help the common man when he is suffering, but Jammu and Kashmir is an exception.
    “In Jammu and Kashmir where on the one hand 7.5 lakh forces have been forcibly thrusted on the common people and on the other hand the puppets of New Delhi who have been appointed here as local government, are only concerned with their power, chair, salaries and luxuries, they do not have any interest with the miseries and sufferings of the common people.”
    The Hurriyat (G) spokesman said that if this state would not have been forcibly occupied with the military might and a responsible person would have been on the chair, he would have visited the Naidkhai to express solidarity with the mother of the killed student, but instead of that Omar Abdullah attended his party meeting to discuss the strategies of grabbing the parliamentary seats in the state and enjoyed the Wazwan with his party mates on state expenditure.
    The Hurriyat (G) Spokesman said that the lack of accountability in the state have encouraged police personals to join the ranks of Indian forces who have never been punished for any crime. Akbar said that the so-called probes ordered by the administration are merely eyewash and this probe will also met the same fate of past hundreds of probes and investigations. While strongly condemning the imposition of curfew like restrictions and the use of brutal force over the peaceful protest demonstration, Akbar said that the state government have deliberately suspended the law and order and are using state terrorism and hooliganism as the tools to suppress the voice of subjugated people.
    Meanwhile, according to Akbar the recently appointed Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit today visited the temporary residence of Syed Ali Geelani, chairman Hurriyat (G) in Malviya Nagar to express his well wishes and prayed for his speedy recovery.
    “Basit said that the prime minister of Pakistan Mian Nawaaz Shareef was very much concerned about the health of Geelani Sahab and he directed me to personally enquire the condition of pro-freedom leader and then inform me. Hurriyat spokesman said that the Pakistan High Commissioner Basit with Ubaid-ul-Rehman Nizami and other associates visited Malviya Nagar at 11:00 a.m. and spent about 1 ½ (90 minutes) hour with the ailing leader.” (KNS)

  • No restrictions in Srinagar tomorrow: Div Com

    Assessing situation, undecided about restrictions: DC Bandipora
    No restrictions in Baramulla tomorrow but depends on situation: DC Baramulla
    Srinagar: Following a peaceful day today, the authorities have decided not to impose any kind of restrictions in Srinagar tomorrow. However, the district administration in Bandipora where one youth Farhat Ahmad Dar got killed allegedly in a police firing yesterday is still analyzing the security situation.
    Talking to KNS, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Shalindera Kumar said: “The day has passed peacefully and I do not think we will need to impose any restrictions in Srinagar tomorrow. However, if the need arises, the administration will not hesitate to impose restrictions in order to prevent life and property of the people.”
    The deputy commissioner Bandipora, Dr Shah Faesal told KNS that the district administration is analyzing the situation and any decision with regard to imposition of restrictions on public movement in the district will be taken in the late hours in the evening. “We are still undecided about the imposition of restrictions. Presently, we are assessing the situation and any decision can be taken only in the late evening,” the DC Bandipora told KNS.
    Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Lone told KNS that there will be no restrictions imposed in Baramulla district but that depends on the situation. “We do not intend to impose any kind of restrictions but it all depends on the situation tomorrow. Today we witnessed a comparatively peaceful day except for some stone pelting incidents in which few constables were injured but there will be no restrictions tomorrow if the situation remained peaceful,” he added. (KNS)

  • Mirwaiz attacks NC over Wazwan

    Srinagar: In a veiled attack on ruling National Conference (NC) Huriyat Conference led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Sunday stated that on one hand worst enmity is inflicted upon people with the imposition of curfews and killings and on the other, rulers enjoy the wazvan varieties sans any regret.
    The Huriyat (M) spokesman in a statement issued to KNS while castigating authorities over the imposition of undeclared curfew in various areas across valley stated that at the time when snow fury had affected normal functioning here, authorities have inflicted worst torture upon people.
    “When people of Kashmir are surrounded by the worst hardships, the rulers enjoys wazvan in their luxurious offices. This exposes their true face and their enmity to the people of Kashmir.”
    Rejecting the probe into Naikhai killing, the spokesman termed it a mere ‘eye wash’ and that no inquiry here has even been result oriented and wherein culprits could have been brought to the book.

    The statement reads further that the amalgam strongly condemns the continuous confinement of its leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Abbas Ansari, Zafar Akbar Bhat, Saleem Geelani, Hilal War. “These state tactics cannot suppress our just voice, rather it exposes the frustrated attitude of the authorities here who claim to be the torch bearers of democracy.” (KNS)

  • DAK for free medical assistance to victims of ‘oppression’

    ‘Freedom movement should be institutionalized’
    Srinagar: President Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said that doctors in the valley shall provide free medical assistance to families of ‘victims of oppression’.
    According to a statement issued to KNS, Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan has said that doctors both in private and public sector will give free consultation to victim families. “They will be provided with medicine free of cost and they will not be charged on investigations either. The treatment of Victim families will be prioritized in hospitals. We have an obligation to the families of those who achieved martyrdom for their nation. We cannot get back their loved ones but by free  medical assistance, we will give some semblance of  respect to their sacrifices,” he has said.
    Dr Hassan has opined that freedom movement should be institutionalized as it is fundamental and key to its success. “Institutionalization is a process which translates mission, policies, vision and strategic plans of freedom movement into action. It means expansion and improved organization. Institutionalization will give us economic independence which is pivotal for sustaining the struggle.”
    This way, he said people will be able to support and take care of needs of victim families. “We will automatically come under one banner and will involve each and every person. Intellectuals have to be in charge of institutional activities. We need to inculcate conviction and passion for freedom to make it incessant rather than event based. We need to realize that we have to make sacrifices to achieve our goal as there is no other way to fight against oppression,” he has added. (KNS)

  • Top LeT militant apprehended in Budgam: Arm

    Srinagar: A joint team of Army and Police apprehended a top LeT militant from Badipora area of Budgam district. According to an army statement issued to KNS, Based on an specific intelligence input regarding presence of a LeT terrorist in village Badipora of Tehsil Chadoora of District Budgam, a joint operation was launched by Army and JKP at approximately 1830 hrs on 15 Mar 14. During the operation, the joint team successfully apprehended a top LeT militant, who was later identified as Abdul Lateef Rather, a resident of village Badipora, Budgam. One AK 47, 2 magazines and around 60 rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the apprehended terrorist.
    Abdul Lateef Rather is a category a militant and is the right hand man of LeT Commander of South Kashmir, Abu Qasim. He has been active since last three years and was involved in many terror related activities including hotel Silver Star attack in Srinagar last year and in the killing of a SHO, Chadoora Shabir Ahmed. An FIR has been registered and the apprehended militant had been handed over to the local Police Station. Chinar Corps Commander has congratulated the joint efforts of Army and JKP for this major success. (KNS)

  • Farhat’s dream was to send his father for Haj

    Srinagar: The 17-year old Farhat Dar– allegedly killed in police firing on Friday at Bandipora had a dream to send his father to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj. According to his father Ghulam Rasool Dar: “He had promised that one day he will send me for Haj.”
    His father says that it was as if Farhat knew that he will die on Friday. During the morning hours, he went to hair salon, had a bath- wore new clothes and spent more than usual time in a mosque after congregational Friday prayers.
    Ghulam Rasool Dar, a 50 year old man who is a local vendor and often rides a cart to earn livelihood  at Naidkhai- Bandipora, wept bitterly when KNS correspondents visited his house-comprising of two rooms and a small kitchen. The rooms were not furnished- except for a few plastic covering the floor. Farhat has left behind a wailing mother, an elder sister, an aged grandmother and father who says his son was his only reason to live.
    “Farhat always used to tell me that his dream is to send me for Haj and want to see her elder sister getting married,” Farhat’s father says in a sobbing tone. Farhat’s grandmother is not able to come out of the shock. She remains unconscious for a long time since her grandson was brought home dead.  Neighbors say that whenever she regains consciousness, she asking for Farhat.  “He is in Jannat (Paradise), he is a martyr, he is alive,” people said while trying to calm her.
    “Farhat’s mother was silently sitting in a corner. She was wiping her tears with her headscarf-rest she wore no expressions on face. She doesn’t even answer to anyone’s call.   Farhat’s sister was sitting besides her mother. As relatives were busy consoling her, she kept on crying. Where would I find you now my brother? Tell me that place where you are?” KNS reporters described the scene.
    Basit Ahmad, Farhat’s close friend said while recounting latter’s killing that after Friday prayers he along with Farhat was going for the tuition classes.  “Farhat’s family is very poor. He earlier had to leave his studies in midway to help his father but he had a great zeal for studies. He resumed his schooling and had to appear in class 10th examinations this year.” Basit says that most of the time, Farhat used to work as a laborer in the area to help his father. “He always used to remain excited about her sister’s wedding. He kept on saying that one day he will have a good job so that he could give comfortable living to his parents.” (KNS)

  • Amid Curfew, Restriction- Kashmir observes shutdown

    6 injured in clashes, dozens detained
    Srinagar: Kashmir valley observed complete shutdown on Sunday against the killing of a 17 year old Farhat Dar at Naidkhai Bandipora during the firing by forces on Friday.
    The two factions of Hurriyat Conference had called for a one day strike against the killing and had urged people to stay indoors on Sunday. Meanwhile JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik Sunday in a statement reiterated his call for the sit-in at Lal Chowk on Monday.
    Government also imposed restrictions in various areas across Srinagar and Bandipora  on second consecutive day with the separatist leaders including Huriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and JKLF chief continued to remain  under house arrest since Friday night.
    The KNS district correspondent from Bandipora informed that with the imposition of curfew in various areas including Naidkhai of North Kashmir’s Bandipora, police had sealed all the roads leading to the home town of the slain youth with the concertina wires laid down with the huge deployment of police and paramilitary forces.
    Reports reaching KNS maintained further that the incidents of stone pelting took place at several places in valley with the people holding protest demonstrations against Farhat’s killing. Clashes between forces and protesters took place at main Chowk Bandipora, Nowpora, Banger Mohalla Hajan, Khankahi mohalla Hajan, Chaki Sadarkoot Balla, Naidkhai, Sultanpora where amid curfew; people took to streets and raised pro-freedom slogans. Protesters also hurled stones on the forces deployed in the area due to which police had to fire tear gas shells to disperse the mob. More than six people were injured during the clashes while as several have been detained by the police.
    Reports of stone pelting are also coming from North Kashmir’s Lalpora- Kupwara, Palhallan-Pattan and at Baramulla. Police used teargas shells to thwart the protest demonstrations.
    In Srinagar, transport was off the roads with only some private vehicle plying in upper town areas of city. Roads of old city wore deserted look and concertina wire laid down at various places in downtown area and many road links were sealed by the security forces.
    Huge deployment of forces was made to thwart any protest demonstration. Restrictions were also clamped on pedestrian and vehicular movement in the old city. The official spokesman of the district administration told KNS over phone that the day passed off peacefully with no untoward incident reported from any area of Srinagar.
    According to a police statement, situation remained peaceful throughout the Kashmir valley. “However, stray incidents of stone pelting were reported from main Chowk Bandipora and Hajan in Bandipora, Barsoo in Ganderbal and Azad Gunj in Baramulla. However, there were no reports of injury to anyone, till last reports came in,” reads the police statement issued to KNS.
    Pertinently, a 17 year old youth Farhat Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar of Naidkhai Bandipora was killed due to the police firing on Friday evening. The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora had ordered a magisterial enquiry into the incident .Police also registered FIR and has started inquest proceedings into the case.   (KNS)

  • No Woman Can Undertake Haj Pilgrimage Without ‘Muharram’ :CHC

    Srinagar: No woman can undertake Haj pilgrimage without ‘Muharram’ as per guidelines issued by the Saudi Arabia government.
    Meanwhile, the Central Haj Committee (CHC) has not yet approved Haj-Badal while no private tour operator (PTO) has been selected so far for organise the Haj pilgrimage, Executive Officer of State Haj Committee (SHC) Mushtaq Ahmad Lone said.

    As per guidelines issued by the Saudi Arabia government no woman can undertake the Haj pilgrimage without Muharram, who also should be first timer.

  • Man Found Dead In Court Lavatory

    Srinagar: A male body was recovered in Court Complex Saturday evening, police said.
    After the people detected the corpse, they informed police and the cops from Maisuma station recovered the body from public lavatory inside the Court Complex, Srinagar. The deceased was later identified as 45 years old Nisar Ahmad Lone son of Abdul Jabber resident of Kohan Khan. Police after conducting all legal formalities handed over the body of deceased to his relatives for last rites.
    Police have initiated inquest proceedings under section 174CrPC and investigation has been taken up.