Srinagar, Nov 19 (KNS): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called the seeking of consent from state appointed waqaf head before Friday prayers as attack on the religious rights and freedom of the Muslim Community.
"The move by a BJP-ruled state asking mutawalis to seek consent from the state-appointed Waqf head before Friday sermons is a direct attack on the religious rights and freedom of the Muslim community, besides being beyond the jurisdiction of any Waqf Board. It exposes the real motive behind the Waqf Amendment Bill brought in the parliament by BJP," he said on X according to KNS correspondent.
He added that state control of religious rights and affairs is completely unacceptable and will be strongly opposed by Muslims.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He also extend support to prominent Muslim leader Asaduddin Owaisi and others in their efforts in this regard.
" Besides, the cruel and vicious no-holds-barred communal narrative propagated against Muslims in states going to elections through speeches and advertisements further increases the insecurities and alienation of the Muslim-majority people of J&K and the worry for their future," he said on X.(KNS)