SRINAGAR — The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a conglomerate of Islamic organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday expressed concern over the circulation of publicity material relating to a singing competition themed on ‘Vande Mataram’ by certain government departments and its reproduction in local newspapers. “The MMU wishes to clarify that expressions and anthems carrying devotional […]
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‘Violation of Islamic Beliefs’: MMU urges J&K govt to withdraw ‘coercive order’ on Vande Mataram recitation in schools
SRINAGAR — Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of several religious organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday asked the government to immediately withdraw “coercive order” on recitation of Vande Matram in the schools in the Union territory as the national song contained parts which were against Islamic beliefs of monotheism. “The MMU, headed by Mirwaiz […]
Mirwaiz claims Muslim body not allowed to hold meeting over Waqf Act
SRINAGAR — Authorities in Kashmir did not allow the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) — an amalgam of several religious bodies — to hold a meeting over the issue of Waqf Act, the office of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed on Wednesday. The MMU was scheduled to meet at the mirwaiz’s residence in the Nigeen locality of the […]


