Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Global Unity for Peace Amid Middle East Turmoil
Mirwaiz hails Pope Leo’s stand against war
Hindustan Times
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, praised Pope Leo's anti-war stance during a sermon, urging global religious leaders to unite for peace. He highlighted the suffering in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage as a time for collective prayer for justice and stability.
- 01Mirwaiz Umar Farooq commended Pope Leo's stance against war.
- 02He called on global religious leaders to advocate for peace and justice.
- 03The upcoming Hajj pilgrimage occurs amidst significant turmoil in the Middle East.
- 04Mirwaiz emphasized the need to resolve the Palestinian occupation through justice and law.
- 05He praised diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to foster peace in the region.
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During a Friday sermon at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq lauded Pope Leo's condemnation of war and called for unity among global religious leaders to promote peace. He noted that this year's Hajj pilgrimage starts amid turmoil in the Middle East, where countries like Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine are experiencing severe suffering and violence. Mirwaiz emphasized that the ongoing occupation of Palestinians must be addressed through natural justice and international law to achieve lasting peace. He also acknowledged the diplomatic initiatives by Pakistan, supported by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt, aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region. Mirwaiz urged that the Hajj pilgrimage should serve as a collective prayer for peace and justice, reflecting the moral conscience of the Muslim community.
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Mirwaiz's call for peace resonates with local communities, emphasizing the need for solidarity and action against violence and injustice in the Middle East.
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