Friday prayers

Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam for mourning Ismail Haniyeh

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Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam for mourning Ismail Haniyeh

Israel authorities have arrested a grand mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri for mourning the death of the slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a Friday, August 2 sermon at the Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated allegedly by Israel in Iran’s capital, Tehran, the Islamic … Read more

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from offering Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from offering Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid

SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday said he was not allowed to offer congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here. The Friday prayers were allowed at the historic grand mosque in the Nowhatta area of the city, but Mirwaiz, who is the chief priest of Kashmir and delivers the Friday sermon at the … Read more