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.

Daughters of the faith to follow the life of Hazrat Fatima (RA)

Srinagar, July 02: Calling upon thedaughters of the faith to follow the life of Hazrat Fatima (RA), APHC Chairman and Ameer of Mutehda Majlis-e-Ulema, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has paid glowing tributes to the daughter of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) (PBUH) for her services and sacrifices for the religion of Islam.

In connection with the death anniversary of Hazrat Fatima (RA), Mirwaiz addressed a large gathering at the shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Naqashbandh following the Zuhar prayers during which he stated that the role of Fatima (RA) as a daughter, mother and as a wife should be emulated by our daughters to live honorable life. He said our daughters, mothers and sisters should follow the path of Fatima (RA) to bring reforms in the society in the light of Islam.

Mirwaiz stated that the main issues faced by our society were related to the tearing apart of the family fabric and a rat race for materialistic pursuits. He stated that blindly following the European culture has strayed us away from our social, cultural and religious values.

APHC Chairman stated that until, our families don’t become an example of Islamic culture and tradition; the ongoing social reforms movement is not going to bear fruit.

Detailing out the benefits of holy month of Ramadan, Mirwaiz stated that the basic aim of this month is to spiritually introspect at individual and collective level to create a society based on religious principles.

As Kashmir is a Muslim majority state, Mirwaiz stated that it was the duty of people to protect the Islamic character, culture and identity of this place.  He stated that every individual in the society has to play a role to bring social reform in the society. He said that youth being educated have to shoulder major responsibility of rooting out social evils from the society.

Mirwaiz also stressed upon the women to play their role in reforming the society. He said that women have frontline responsibility to inculcate values in their families to build a health society. 

Mirwaiz denounced the foiling of Mega Rally in view of 50th foundation day celebrations of AAC

Srinagar, June 20: The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has denounced the action of the state government’s action of foiling the holding of a public rally in connection with the 50th foundation day celebrations of Awami Action Committee (AAC) scheduled to be held today at Municipal Park Srinagar. Terming the action of government as draconian and vindictive Mirwaiz said that to foil the proposed rally government had imposed undeclared curfew in most parts of Srinagar city and sealed off all the routes leading to the Jamia Masjid Srinagar by laying spools of concertina wire, besides the government had put under house arrest as well as arrested the entire Hurriyat leadership and leaders, workers and activists of AAC. Mirwaiz said that the action of the government was worst example state terrorism. He further stated that the ban on conducting rally, forcible restrictions on people, widespread crackdown on Hurriyat and AAC leaders and workers, was a reflection of defeat and frustration on the part of the government against the resolve of resistance leadership.
Police arrested senior Hurriyat and AAC leaders including GN Zaki, Advocate Nazir Ahmad Ronga, Advocate Nazir Ahmad Baba, Advocate Mohammad Ashraf from TRC, Mohamamd Shafi Khan from Sarai Bala Amira Kadal,, Mohammad Yaqoob Masoodi Bilal Masjid, Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi, and Ghulam Qadir Beigh, Farooq Ahmad Saudagar, Mohammad Sidiq Hazar, and Abdul Aziz Mir Abi Gulzar were arrested by the police on their way to the rally venue at Municipal Park Srinagar.
The authorities also resorted to wanton arrests by arresting district president Islamabad Nazir Ahmad Sofi, district president Pulwama Habibullah Andrabi, district president Kulgam Abdul Salaam Khanday, district president Badgam Hakim Ghulam Nabi, and hundreds of activists and workers of AAC from across the valley while they were on their way to Srinagar to participate in the proposed rally at Municipal Park.
Mirwaiz stated that aggressive measures taken by the government against the APHC would in no way affect our freedom movement; neither would it stop Hurriyat from pursuing their political agenda.  He stated that the leadership would soon announce new programme in connection with the 50th AAC foundation day celebrations.
Meanwhile, Hurriyat spokesman has termed foiling of the rally, house arrest of APHC Chairman, arrest and house arrest of leaders and activists of Hurriyat and AAC as glaring example of dictatorial politics. He stated that policies pursued by the National Conference led government has always been based on retribution, adding, restrictions on Hurriyat leaders and placing curfew and lodging leaders and activists in jails in connection with the golden jubilee celebrations of AAC by National Conference Government is the continuation of its old vindictive approach.
The spokesman strongly condemned the house arrest of Chairman APHC Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq and other senior Hurriyat leaders including Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, Agha Syed Hassan Al Moosvi Al-Safvi, Bilal Gani Lone, Moulana Abbas Ansari, and Advocate Shahid-ul-Islam to foil the golden jubilee celebrations.
He also condemned the arrest of senior Hurriyat leaders Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, arrested and lodged at Sherbagh police station, Islamabad, Zaffar Akbar Bhat arrested at Chanapora, Syed Bashir Andrabi and Engineer Hilal Ahmad arrested by Kothi Bagh police station, and Hakim Abdul Rashid arrested at Lal Bazaar. The spokesman condemned the use of unprovoked force against hundreds of Hurriyat activists and workers while they were protesting against the restrictions laid on the Hurriyat leaders and people to prevent the rally from taking place.
The spokesman said the head of Hurriyat Jammu chapter D.R Sharma, Kanwaljeet Singh from Poonch, Abdul Gani Shah from Kishtwar and scores of other leaders and workers were stopped while going to Municipal Park Srinagar.
The spokesman stated that Hurriyat or AAC had not given any call from strike or protest. He however, he hailed people for observing a protest strike on their own against the atrocities of administration and curbing the proposed rally by arresting and house arresting leaders and workers of AAC and Hurriyat, besides imposition of curfew, and unprovoked use of force against people protesting against the undemocratic measures taken by the government.

Don’t waste time looking for government jobs, Mirwaiz to Youth

Srinagar, June 17: APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday visited Tchunt Waliward Lar Ganderbal to condole with the bereaved family members of renowned scholar, former principal of oriental college and teacher of Shaheed-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq- Moulvi Abdul Aziz Suleimani. Suleimani recently passed away in Muzzafarabad Azad Kashmir.  

Expressing profound grief and regret over the demise of Suleimani, Mirwaiz while offering his condolences to the bereaved family also paid rich tributes to him for his scholarly and religious contributions.

Describing the death of Sulemani as a personal loss, Mirwaiz asked bereaved family members to be patient. He also  offered special prayers for the deceased.

In-absentia funeral prayers were also offered for Sulemani at Oriental college Srinagar during which large number of people participated. Later they also prayed for the departed soul.

Meanwhile, APHC Chairman has called upon the youth not to waste their time looking for government jobs, adding, instead they should start their own private business utilizing their own resources. He stated that enterpises would guarantee  the progress of the society and nation. 

Inaugurating the Lord Box and Uniform Show room at Ganderbal, Mirwaiz stated that our youth were bestowed with talent, crafts and skill and they should try their hand at private sector since more and more educated youth are graduating leading to shrinking of space in government sector.

He stated that if lakhs of non-local  people can find work in Kashmir, why not a common Kashmiri can find it.

Social Reform Campaign: Mirwaiz addressed gathering at Arimarg Lolab

Srinagar, June 16: In connection with the social reform campaign, APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Ulemmas, Muftis and the common people in the frontier district of Kupwara to come forward and support the social reform drive.
Speaking at a gathering  organized by Allama Anwar Shah Trust at Arimarg Lolab, Mirwaiz urged every section of the society to play their role in their individual and collective capacity towards reforming society towards betterment. 
Throwing light on the teaching of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) (PBUH), Mirwaiz also paid glowing tributes to renowned religious scholar Anwar Shah Kashmiri (RA) who happened to be a resident of Lolab, adding that Mirwaiz Mohammamd Yousuf Shah was one of his illustrious student in Deoband.
Giving figures and statistics regarding the meance of Drug and Alcohol addiction in the younger generation,Mirwaiz stated that the time has come to take collective action against these problems since our present  society is fast loosing its islamic and kashmiri character. He stated that the movement started by Mutehda Majlis-e-Ulema and its allied religious and social organizations against moral degradation, Drug and Alcohol addiction,immorality,corruption, extravagance, and futile rituals in the society would only be successful if all the sections of our society especially parents to come forward and  contribute towards eradication of these social evils.

 Asking parets to be watchful of the activities of their children,Mirwaiz urged the younger generation to be cautious and responsible in using modern tools like social media and internet, Mirwaiz stated that it has both a postive and a negative side, which solely depends upon its user.
APHC Chairman stated that Kashmiris could only protect freedom struggle and move forward towards achieving the goal once people would improve their character and demeanor vis-a-vis society. Terming solution of Kashmir to bring the peace in the region as inevitable, Mirwaiz stated that the time has come that Indian union should hold resut oriented dialogue with the stakeholders of the Kashmir conflict to solve it for once and all.
A large number of people, specially youth raised slogans in favour of Islam when Mirwaiz arrived at lolab valley on his maiden visit. On the occasion Mirwaiz laid the foundation of Dar-ul-Quran. Adressing teachers and pupils at  Khairabad Sogam, Mirwaiz stressed upon the Darul ulooms to impart modern education and teach subjects like mathamatics and social scienses   to students apart from  providing them with religious studies so  that  our Imams and Khatebs  can face the new challenges in the new world order in a better way.
Adressing the gathering Moulana Shafi Maqi, a renowed religious figure spoke about the contributions of Mirwaiz family in social, political and religious spheres of Kashmir since centuries together.
Moulana    Ghazi Hussein Maki, Mufti Nizamul Haq Kirmani, Mufti Sayed Ahmad Bukhari, Moulana Mushtaq Ahmad Naqashbandi, Moulana Shamas and others also spoke on the occasion.

Mirwaiz addressed youth gathering at Mirwaiz Minazil

Srinagar, June 8 (Mirwiaz Manzil):  In connection with the Golden jubilee celebrations of Awami Action Committee (AAC) beginning from June 20, an extraordinary gathering of Youth Awami Action Committee (YAAC) took place at historic Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal Srinagar.
On the Occasion the YAAC paid glorious tributes to founder of AAC Shaheed-e-Millat Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and especially Shaheed-e- Masjid Moulvi Mushtaq Ahmad on his 9th martyrdom anniversary.
Announcing the reviving and reorganizing of YAAC, AAC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who addressed the gathering, stated that youth were the priceless asset of nation, adding, the youth representing trade, or politics, or social activities, or any other field have a frontal role to play in all the aspects of life.

Mirwaiz stated that Kashmiri youth, especially from downtown, on one hand were aware of their rich traditions and values, while on the other they were also the brave soldiers of the freedom struggle and right to self determination. Asserting that our youths were full of talent, Mirwaiz stated that YAAC would provide a platform for such people to show their mettle and grit.
AAC Chairman announced that on June 27 at Lal Bazaar, Khan Bagh, AAC would organize a Youth convention during which youths would be made aware about their duties towards society and freedom struggle.
Mirwaiz appealed people to make the June 20 rally and youth convention on June 27 a grand success.
On the occasion, YAAC President, Sofi Mushtaq Ahmad and Vice President Farooq Ahmad Saudagar expressed their views and stated that contribution of AAC leaders and activists towards demanding people’s right is replete with example of sacrifices and struggle since 1931.  They also assured Mirwaiz they would leave no stone unturned to make the YAAC strong and united. They further stated that they would make all programmes of the party a success.
Meanwhile, AAC would convene workers rally at historic Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal Srinagar on 13th June to remember the contribution of Martyr Moulvi Mushtaq Ahmad towards freedom struggle.

Youth should come forward to bring social reform and get rid of social evils: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Srinagar, 01 June, 2014: Calling  upon  the people to use  mosques not only as  a place for collective praying but also as a center of social and reformative activity for social reform in our society, Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Ameer Mutahida Majlis Ulema Mirwaiz Umar Farooq sunday urged the people to come forward and lend a helping hand to fight social evils. Mirwaiz  stated that immorality; corruption, extravagance, and futile rituals were currently plaguing the  kashmir society and it is the duty  of every
In connection with the social reforms campaign, Mirwaiz addressed a gathering of local imams and respected citizens of the Chattbal at Masjid Sheikh Yaqoob sahib. Mirwaiz stated that the young generation was the future of Kashmir and drug addiction is one of the biggest challenges they are facing right now.Mirwiaz said that  parents in particular have to impart rich values and acquaint their children with Islamic teachings so that the young generation is shown the right path  which would ultimately lead to progress and prosperity of Kashmir. He said that people can’t remain mute spectators to growing social evils around them, He said that we have to work both individually and collectively to save not only our families but the society at large from the grave issue of moral and social degradation.
Mirwaiz stated that social ills like immorality, drug and Liquor addiction have sadly shown a rising trend. He said social evils in Kashmir can only be countered by protecting our Islamic identity. He appealed conscious Kashmiris, Ulemas, and respectable, intellectuals to take measures to preserve the Islamic values and inculcate those teachings among the people to preserve the true Islamic spirit. Hurriyat Chairman stated that Kashmiris were engaged in a freedom struggle. ‘it’s a time when we not only have to show steadfastness to our cause  and be politically aware of our responsibilities but also  we have to address the social and moral challenges facing the society. He said that a healthy society  is guarantee of bright future for the people of Kashmir.
Mirwaiz strongly denounced the arrest of one of the constituents  of Ulema coucil, peerzada Akhzar Hussain while he was leading a protest march against open sale of liquor. Mirwaiz reiterated that it is the collective demand of all sections of the society in kashmir that sale of liquor and drugs should be completely banned. He said that the ulema council will intesify its efforts in this direction.

conscious Kashmiri specailly the youth to come forward and play their  role to bring social reform and get rid of these social evils, thereby help in building a sound society based on moral and Islamic values.

Mirwaiz announced Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Awami Action Committee

Srinagar, May 30 (Jamai Masjid) :  Announcing that Awami Action Committee would kick start its 50th foundation day celebrations from municipal park Srinagar from June 20, 2014, APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has stressed upon the people, especially youth, to make the yearlong program a success.

Addressing a gathering at historic Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz stated that AAC has always fought for the usurped rights of Kashmiris, adding, its leaders and workers have offered huge sacrifices to keep the popular sentiment alive. He stated that AAC leaders and activists were from time to time subjected to interminable sufferings and have faced brutal oppression for demanding the right of self determination, adding further that AAC has never bowed before the forces of oppression nor has it got tired of the struggle.

APHC Chairman said that the movement which was started by Muhajar-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulvi Yousuf Shah 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 at Gol Bagh during a rally attended by lakhs of people.

Apart from spreading the religious message of Islam in Kashmir, the Mirwaizain of Kashmir have always from the pulpit of Jamia Masjid loudly spoken against the political, social and religious exploitation of Kashmiris. Mirwaiz stated that AAC was the only organization which has remained steadfast on its stand like a rock and had always strived for an amicable and long lasting resolution of Kashmir dispute for the past 50 years.  He stated that inspite of all the difficulties and hurdles created in the path of the party to take forward its agenda, the party has not given up its resolve and has always advocated and stood for the solution of Kashmir in accordance with the aspirations and sentiments of the people.

As AAC was going to celebrate its 50th Foundation year, Mirwaiz thanked the youth whose ancestors espoused the ideology of Awami Action Committee and kept it alive with their support and sacrifices. He announced the 50th year celebrations would continue for one year during which various events would be held on different levels.

Mirwaiz announced that as per the program the supporters of the party from all parts of Kashmir will converge on June 20, 2014 at Jamia Masjid Srinagar from where they will march towards Municipal Park Srinagar so as to bring alive the memories of June 20, 1964 the foundation day of AAC.

Mirwaiz demands ban on use of Pellet Gun, visit SMHS, Nowpora

Srinagar, May 23 (Jamia Masjid): Demanding an immediate ban on the use of pellet guns in Kashmir, APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday stated that the position of the state authorities  that pellet guns are a non lethal weapon is a blatant lie. He said that till date around hundred persons have lost their eyes while scores have become handicapped.

Addressing a gathering at historic Jamia masjid, Mirwaiz stated it is highly unfortunate and condmnable that the police and paramilitary forces are deliberately firing pellets into the eyes of people to inflict maximum damage. Even as the hurriyat is involved in a legal process to push for the ban on pellet guns, Mirwaiz appealed to the international human rights organizations to come forward on this issue and  play their part in this regard.

Mirwaiz said it is regrettable that the only standard response to people’s aspirations and sentiments is repression, force and curbs by the goverment. Time and again, through the exhibition of power, the state betrays the fundamental principles of democracy, which it claims to represent and uphold.
The Govt. needs to understand that the people of Kashmir have internalized the sacrifices rendered by the martyrs and their memory remains etched in the collective consciousness of this nation and no amount of force can alter that.

Demanding an immediate withdrawl of forces from Tosa Maidan, Mirwaiz expressed his greif over the recent death of a girl who died as a result of unexploded shells. He said that during military excersises several shells remain unexploded which later becomes the cause of death and injuries. He demanded that the process of demilitarization should be started from Tosa Maidan itself.

Mirwaiz later visited SMHS hospital to see the condition of Suhail Ahmad and Ghulam Rasool, who recently received injuries in their eyes by pellets. Later, APHC Chairman visited the house of Faheem Asghar at Nowpora. While condoling with the family, he stated that an impartial probe should be held to know the cause of his actual death.
Meanwhile various Hurriyat leaders including Syed Salim Geelani, Bashir Ahmad Andrabi and G.N Var addressed mammoth gathering at Lasi Pora Khag, Farsipora Pulwama and Kunan Poshpora respectively. The leaders on the occasion addressed the Hurriyat Program.

Role of parents and teachers towards social reform is significant: Mirwaiz

Srinagar, May 19 (Islamia School): Terming the role of parents and teachers towards social reform as central and significant, APHC Chairman and President of Anjuman-e-Nusrat-ul-Islam Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that there was an urgent need of making individual and collective efforts towards eradication of social evils and to develop a healthy society based on religious and moral values.
In his inaugural address during a seminar titled, “Role of Parents and Teachers in Social Reformation” organized at Islamia Higher Secondary School in connection with the Hafta Shadat Programme , Mirwaiz said that our society was facing numerous problems including drug addiction and moral degradation, adding, there was an urgent need to address such problems to stop the evils from spreading  more and more in our society .
Mirwaiz called for social boycott of those people who are involved in this trade and are selling addictive drugs to the youth. He emphasized that those  suffering from drug addiction need not to be stigmatized but need good medical care and support of their families and society so that they recover from addiction.
APHC Chairman made a fervent appeal the law fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir specailly lawyers not to to take legal cases of drug peddlers and people arrested in drug related crimes so that  such practices are  discouraged and an end is put to this evil trade.
Mirwaiz stated that thousands of Kashmiri youth were addicted to drugs and addictive medicinal substances, adding, at many places charas and hasish was being openly cultivated in fields like any other normal crop.
Apart from social issues, Mirwaiz said there was a need to start a vigorous campaign against issues people are facing on daily basis like black marketing, illegal hording, fake medicines, and corruption. Terming the role of teachers in building the society as significant, he stated that apart from imparting conventional education, they should also focus on religious and moral education so that the young generation cultivates itself  around the teachings of Islam and that of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) (PBUH).
A number of students from different private schools  also spoke and participated in the seminar. The best speaker was awarded to Hifza Haroon of RP School Harwan followed by Aymen Ataf of New Era Public School. Muslim Public School Kaimoh got third place while fourth was grabbed by the Islamia Higher Secondary School Rajouri Kadal. The best performers were given trophies and appreciation certificates.
On the occasion, Anjuman-e-Nusrat-ul-Islam also issued a special  Shaheed-e-Millat Number of Risala Nusratul Islam.Noted scholars and educationists participated in todays seminar.

Blood Donation Camp held in Jamia Masjid

Srinagar, 17 May 2014 (Jamia Masjid): Continuing with the Hafta Shadat programme, J&K Awami Action Commiittee Saturday organized a blood donation and free medical aid camp in the premises of historical Jamia masjid to remember the legendary socio-political leader, Shaheed-e-Millat  Mirwaiz Mohamamd Farooq and martyrs of Hawal on their 24th martyrdom anniversary.
 

APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq inaugurated the free medical aid and blood donation camp. A number of top doctors from Soura medical institute, SMHS, JLNM hospital, J&K Health services department, volunteers of blood bank, and head of Haya diagnostic centre  and unani doctors lend their services to make this camp a successful event.  On this ocassion scores of youth  arrived at the camp to donate their blood in remembrance of the martyrs of Kashmir. On the occasion, the medicos treated hundreds of people specially women and provided them free medicines.
 

Meanwhile, the spokesman of  Awami Action Committee has thanked the doctors and  para medical staff for making this camp a success.

Hafata Shadat begins with Quranic recitation session, rally from Jamia Masjid

Srinagar, May 16 (Mirwaiz Manzil):  In connection with the martyrs week (Hafta Shahdat) Mirwaiz Dr Molvi Umar Farooq led a big procession from Jama Masjid Srinagar to Sheedi Chowk Hawal, raising the party flag. Mirwaiz paid rich tributes to Shaheed-e-Millat-Shaheed-e-Hurriyat, and Hawal martyrs amid the thunderous slogans of Azaadi, Mirwaiz stated that for the completion of mission of Shaheed-e-Millat and martyrs of Kashmir, the struggle would continue on all levels. Senior hurriyat leaders including Javaid Ahmad Mir, Advocate Shahid-ul-Islam and Mushtaq Sofi flanked Mirwaiz during the address.

Meanwhile in connection with the beginning of Hafta Shohda programme, a quranic recitation session was held by Awami Action Committee at all District headquarters, Imam Baras, Khanqahs and at many religious places to remember the legendary socio-politico-religious leader, Shaheed-e-Millat late Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq on his 24 martyrdom anniversary, Shaheed-e-Hurriyat, hawal martyrs, and the collective Kashmiri martyrs.
The biggest Quranic recitation was held at Mirwaiz Manzil and was attended by APHC Chairman, senior resistance leaders, religious leaders and common masses during which prayers were held and fateh khwani was offered.
Later a Quranic Qirat competition was held at Mirwaiz Manzil which was organized by Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid. The session was presided by Mirwaiz Umar farooq . Qari Mohammad Asif of Jamia Islamia Anwar Ullom islambad grabbed first position while as Qari Aijaz of Oriental College Rajouri Kadal got second and Qari Tanveer of Dar-uloom Nowhsera got third position.
In connection with the Hafta Shohda programme hurriyat leaders addressed various gathering to remember the martyrs of Kashmir. Agha Syed Hassan Al Moosvi held a gathering at at badgam, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza at Islamabad, GN Zaki at Khanq-e-Moulla Sopore, HU Jeelani at Nusrat-ul-Islam trust Islamabad, Slaeem geelani at masjid-e- Baba Dawood, Habibullah Andrabi at pulawama, GN War at Kupwara, Hakim Abdul Rashid at Masjid Mahajr-e-Millat Lal Bazaar, and Javaid Ahmad Mir at masjid-e-Hawal.

All walks of life have to contribute towards building a progressive society: Mirwaiz

Srinagar, May 12, 2014: Calling people from all walks of life to contribute towards building a progressive society by eradicating social evils, APHC Chairman and Ameer Mutahida Majlis Ulema Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday stated that immorality; corruption, extravagance, and futile rituals were currently plaguing the society. He stated that it was the duty of every conscious Kashmiri to play its role to bring social reforms and get rid of these social evils, thereby help in building a sound society based on moral and Islamic values.
Taking forward the social reforms campaign, Mirwaiz addressed a gathering of local Imams and respected citizens of the locality at Mifta-hul-uloom, Marjan Pora Nawakadal, Mirwaiz stated that the young generation was the future of Kashmir, adding, it was the duty of the society in general and parents in particular to impart rich values and acquaint  the youth with the issues facing the society. He said the time has come that youth should be shown the right path which would ultimately lead to progress and prosperity of Kashmir. He said that people can’t remain mute spectators to social evils facing the society.
Mirwaiz stated that social ills like immorality, drug and Liquor addiction have sadly shown a rising trend. He said social evils in Kashmir can only be encountered by protecting our Islamic identity. He appealed conscious Kashmiris, Ulemas, and respectable, intellectuals to preserve the Islamic values and inculcate those teachings among the people to preserve the true Islamic spirit.
APHC Chairman stated that Kashmiris were engaged in freedom struggle, adding that we cannot turn a blind eye towards growing social and moral challenges facing the society. He said a healthy society is guarantee of bright future of Kashmiris.
The speakers included Advocate Nazir Ahmad Ronga, Mufti Tanveer-ul-Islam, Mehrajudin Khan, MS Shamas, Mohammad Yaqob Masoodi, Sofi Mushtaq and others spoke on the occasion, gave their valuable suggestions, and pledged their support for the social reform campaign started by APHC.
At the conclusion of public gathering, a special team was constituted under the leadership of Mufti Tanveer-ul-Islam who would lead the social reform campaign in the area.

Mirwaiz convened a high level meeting to finalize the arrangements of Hafta Shohda at Mirwaiz Manzil

Srinagar, May 10 (Mirwaiz Manzil): APHC Chairman and Head of Awami Action Committee (AAC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Saturday convened a high level meeting of AAC members to finalize the arrangements of Hafta Shohda programme beginning from May 16  to remember the founder of AAC and noted
political and social leader Shaheehd-e-Millat Mirwaiz Mohamamd Farooq on his 24 martyrdom anniversary, Shaheed-e- Hurriyat, Shohad-e-Hawal and martyrs of entire Kashmir.
 The members representing entire AAC Kashmir, central committee, Anjuman-e-Nusrat-ul-Islam, Anjuman-e- Auqaf Committee and AAC youth participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, special committees were constituted to observe the Hafta Shohad-e-Programme with vigor. On the occasion Mirwaiz stated that AAC has remained on the fore front of freedom struggle and has always advocated the solution of Kashmir issue either by implementing
UN resolutions or through tri partite talks keeping in view the emotions and aspirations of people.
Asserting that Kashmiris have always exhibited communal harmony, Mirwaiz stated that hurriyat was fighting for the rights and secure future of all people living in Kashmir. Mirwaiz said that he believes in giving representation to  members of minority community in every sphere so that freedom struggle progresses forward taking along everybody.
Condemning the use of forces against the unarmed civilians in Baramulla, Bandipora and Sopore, large scale arrests of youth and ransacking of houses by the government troops, Mirwaiz said that it
reflects the frustration of government over the rejection of polls by the people of Kashmir.
On the occasion, AAC members including GN Zaki, H.U Jeelani, Mohamamd Shafi Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi, M.S Rehman Shamas, Peerzada GN Nabi including
addresses. The participants while addressing the gathering fumed over the double standards exhibited by the government during its public dealings. They said that resistance leaders are placed under house arrests and put in jails while pro-Indian parties are being provided every facility to conduct any rally and public functions.
Meanwhile, while addressing a public gathering, organized by Azad Kashmir prime minister,  Chowdhry Abdul majid at Muzaffarabad, through telephone, Mirwaiz termed the solution of Kashmir as guarantor of peace in south Asia. He said that Kashmir was an international dispute, adding, India’s repeated claims calling it as an integral part would not change its historical and political status. He said that UN has declared Kashmir as a dispute and by conducting farcical exercise of elections under the gaze of a half a million troops won’t change anything.
Mirwaiz said that bilateral talks have proved to be futile efforts to solve the Kashmir issue. Welcoming the recent statement of government of Pakistan that it is ready to solve Kashmir issue with any government in India, Mirwaiz express his desire that whosoever government comes in India, it would shun the traditional politics and obduracy and would start a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan and Kashmiris to solve the Kashmir issue permanently.

others paid glowing tributes to Shaheed-e-Millat, Hawal martyrs and martyrs of entire Kashmir during their respective.

Mirwaiz announced Hafta Shohda Programmes, termed old city as the bastion of resistance

Srinagar, May 09, (Jamia Masjid): APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has appealed people to make Hafta Shohda Programmes, aimed to pay glowing tributes to Shaheed-e-Millat, Shaheed-e-Hurriyat, Shohda-e-Hawal, and all martyrs of Kashmir, a grand success.
Stressing upon people to show complete commitment towards the cause by participating in the Hafta-e-Shohda programmes, Mirwaiz asked people to observe complete strike in entire Kashmir to commemorate the martyrdoms of Kashmiris.
Announcing the commencement of Hafta-e-Shohda programmes from May 16, Mirwaiz while addressing a gathering at Historic Jamia Masjid said that on May 16th at 10 a.m, sessions of recitation of Holy Quran would be held at the headquarters of Awami Action Committee (AAC) and at all AAC district offices to pray for and remember the martyrs of Kashmir. Later on the same day, under the banner of Anjuman-e- Auqaaf Committee, Jamia Masjid Srinagar, a state wide Qirat contest would be held at historic Mirwaiz Manzil.
On May 17, 9:30 am, a blood donation camp would be held at Jamia Masjid Srinagar. On the occasion known doctors would provide free medical checkup to patients and free medicines would be distributed among the needy patients.
While as on May 18, a seminar titled “Hawal incident, a bloody chapter in Kashmir history” would be organized by APHC at Hurriyat headquarters in Rajbagh.
On May 19, 10:30 am, Anjuman-e-Nusrat-ul-Islam would organize a seminar titled “Responsibility of teachers and parents towards social reforms” at Islamia Higher Secondary School Auditorium Rajouri Kadal.
On May 20, a grand rally of AAC activists, workers and leaders would be held at its party headquarters.
Mirwaiz stated that on May 21 a complete strike would be observed in entire Kashmir to remember the Shaheed-e-Millat, Shaheed-e-Hurriyat, Hawal martyrs and all those martyrs who laid their lives for the sacred cause of freedom. While on the same day after noon prayers, a grand rally would be organized at Martyrs grave yard, Eidgah during which an important resolution would be presented before the people for endorsement.
APHC Chairman appealed people to show complete resolve towards freedom struggle. He said Kashmir was standing at a crucial juncture of history and it has become incumbent on people to show their complete commitment with the cause for the sake of freedom struggle.
Terming the so called polls as a military exercise since they were conducted under heavy army presence, Mirwaiz said like always the people of Kashmir have rejected the farcical process of elections. He said that youth in particular punctured the poll balloon by showing complete commitment towards the cause, adding, frustrated over the rejection of polls, government rounded up of hundreds of youth and resistance leaders and lodged them in jails.
Mirwaiz demanded immediate real ease of all resistance leaders and youth who continue to be in police custody
APHC Chairman stated that so called polls was a futile exercise till Kashmiris were not first given their inalienable right of self determination to choose their political future. He stated that Kashmiris are rendering sacrifices to determine their political future since 1931 and the sham exercise of polls can never be a substitute to right to self -determination.
Terming old city as the bastion of resistance, Mirwaiz stated that the inhabitants have always shown complete resolve towards freedom struggle by sacrificing their lives, property and possessions for the cause. He said whenever any bloody incident takes places in Kashmir, it is the old city of Srinagar where curfew is imposed first and restrictions are laid at Jamia Masjid. He flayed the authorities for pursing this policy and approach. Continuing with the social reform campaign, Mirwaiz has called for a meeting of imams and Majid committees of Iddgah area at Madrass Mufat-ul-Uloom on May 11 at 3:30 pm.

AAC hailed the recent statement of Pakistan’s chief of Army staff

Srinagar, May 06: Reiterating the call for boycott in North Kashmir, Awami Action Committee led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday urged people to stay away from the polls scheduled to be held in Baramulla parliamentary constituency on May 7.

AAC in its meeting urged the people of North Kashmir must follow the suits of the Srinagar and South Kashmir so that a clear message is given to the outer world. AAC also urged people to observe complete shutdown in North Kashmir against the elections being held for the Lok Sabha seat.

AAC also hailed the recent statement of Pakistan’s chief of Army staff, terming it a ‘realistic’ one. It was also observed that the role of Pakistan in supporting the ongoing struggle has been tremendous and encouraging. “The country is not only supporting Kashmir cause at international level but is also striving for the people here so that right to self determination could be given to them.”

The convention also took a jibe at what it termed the double standards being adopted vis-à-vis the recent statement of Pak army chief. It stated that the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru promised people their birth right and that it is the moral responsibility of the establishment of the country at present to fulfill the unfulfilled commitment made by India. AAC has also condemned the killing of a 26-year old youth at Nawa Kadal on April 30 and the use of force on the ‘peaceful protesters’. It expressed solidarity with Bashir’s family at this time of great loss.

Mirwaiz addressed gathering engaged with the trade of medicine

Srinagar, 28 April (Mirwaiz Manzil): In connection with his ongoing antidrug addiction and social reform drive Head of Muthida Majlis Ulema and chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Expressed deep anguish over the increasing drug menace among the youth of Kashmir and sought cooperation from  all people  and agencies associated with the trade of sale and distribution of medicine and drugs in Kashmir. Mirwaiz was addressing a gathering of people engaged in the trade of medicine as well as the members of differnt chemist and druggist Associations. He stressed that in order to curb drug addiction it was necessary to curtail the easy acess to drugs and medicines used for this purpose and completely do away with the practise of selling drugs without prescription.
Mirwaiz also expressed his dismay that the serious issue of sale of spurious and substandard drugs, ever on increase in the valley,was not paid any heed to by the government nor  did the Govt. have any  effective drug control policy in this regard. He said continious reports in media about the sale and cosumption of fake and substandard drugs specially in Govt. run hospitals was a matter of great concern.
Addressing the gathering,Mirwaiz said that our young generation was getting entrapped in drug addiction, drinking, gambling and other immoral activities and it was the duty of all sections of the society including persons associated with drug trade to understand their responsibility and duty towards the society. He said that these days’ complaints about the supply of fake drugs, the nexus between doctors and medical represtatives , providing drugs without proper prescription and unnecessary clinical tests at the behest of unscrupulous doctors have become common practise  and in such circumstances the cooperation of people engaged with medical profession and supply of medicines was very essential to stop this trend.
On this occasion members associated with the medical trade assured Mirwaiz of their fullest Cooperation and gave valuable suggestions. Disclosing that a number of government and other agencies were involved in the racket of fake drug supply, they said that there was no effective drug control system to check all this and a number of irregularities were going on in many Hospitals of the state. The participants included Mr. Fayaz Ahmad of JKCDA, Mr. Dilnawaz of JKCDA/SCDA, Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Dar of JK Doctors /Association, Mr. Umar Iqbal Dhar of Private Diagnostic Centre Association, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Shigan of Advisor Pvt. KPDC, Mr. K. M. Altaf Sheikh of Sheikh Pharmacy, Mr. Altaf Ahmad Khan of Eff Traders, Mr. Aftab Ahmad of M/s Kings Traders, Mr. Mir Abdul Majeed of Haya diagnostic Center, Mr. Raour Ahmad Rangrez Sec. of KPDCA, General Sec. KMRA Mr. Sajad Ahmad, Member KMRA Mr. Sadiq Ahmad Badoo, Treasurer KMRA Mr. Sarfaraz Ahmad Bhat, Member of Ambitious Med. Agency, Mr. Javed Ahmad and Arshad Ahmad of Yatoo Pharmacy, Mr. Syed Parvez President SCDA, Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Khan of Hadiqa Enterprises, Mr. Wasim Ahmad Dar of KMRA, Convener JKCDA Mr. Abdul Ahad Bhat, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad of SCDA, Mr. Sheikh Abdul Rashid of JKCDA, Mr. Shakeel Ahmad of JKMSRA Manzoor-ul-Haq, Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Azad, Mr. Raouf Ahmad Rangrez, Mr. Mushtaq Pakhta, Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Kachroo, Mr. Sajad Ahmad, Dr. Sajid, Dr. Umar, Mr. Altaf Ahmad Khan, Mr. Sheikh Abdul Rashid and Mr. Javed Ahmad Mattoo among others.
Concluding the meeting,Mirwaiz said that the campaign against the social evil will continue and with the help and active cooperation of all sections of society will inshallah yeild results

Mirwaiz addressed gathering at Zoonimar, says Drug abuse will impact our struggle

Srinagar, Apr 20 (Mirwaiz Manzil): Continuing its anti-drug abuse campaign, Chairman Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Sunday said eradication of social evils from the society is a religious obligation. He also urged people to stay away from elections calling it as a political drama enacted by New Delhi.

 Mirwaiz started his second phase of anti-drug abuse campaign from Eidgah and the adjoining areas of old City. According to a statement, Mirwaiz while addressing a gathering at Zoonimar, Srinagar, said eradication of social evils from the society is the social and religious obligation.

 “Everybody has to play their role in eradicating social crimes especially the drug abuse, which is eating up our future generations,” he told a gathering at Zoonimar. Mirwaiz said degradation of social and moral values in the society would have negative fallout on the freedom struggle. “People can’t turn a blind eye towards the social issues and problems faced by the society at large”.

 Mirwaiz said Kashmiris were passing through testing times for the past two decades. “Despite that, we somehow overlook our collective social responsibilities,” he said adding the freedom struggle has now transferred to the third generation. “Along with political responsibilities, the young generation should also come forward to fulfill their social responsibilities,” he said.

  The local Imams, youth and elders of the area promised full cooperation to Mirwaiz. “A social reform committee was also formed on the occasion. The committee would keep an eye on social evils and at the same time start a campaign for their eradication in their local area,” a MMU handout said. Youth raised pro-freedom and anti-election slogans on the occasion.