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  • Hyderabad: Fourth training session for Haj pilgrims held at Sahifa Mosque

    Hyderabad: Fourth training session for Haj pilgrims held at Sahifa Mosque

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    Hyderabad: The training session aimed to familiarize pilgrims with the rituals of Haj and Umrah as well as the manners in Makkah and Madinah held at Sahifa Mosque, Azampura.

    Scholars and Mashaikheen, including Dr. Umar Ali Farooqi Qadri, Muniruddin Sufiani, Maulana Syed Shah Noorullah Qadri, Maulana Syed Shah Murtaza Ali Sufi Haider Qadri, Maulana Syed Shah Mustafa Ali Sufi Saeed Qadri, Maulana Syed Bandgi Badshah Riaz Qadri, and Assistant Executive Officer Irfan Sharif, addressed the gathering.

    Mohammed Saleem also shared that the Central Government has reduced the travel expenses of Haj 2023 by Rs 60,000 following successful representation. Additionally, the Haj Committee of India has abolished the scheme of providing 2100 Saudi Riyals and reduced the total expenditure by Rs 60,000. Pilgrims will now have to buy riyals on their own.

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    He also shared that the caretakers of Rubat has assured arrangements for Rubat for 500 pilgrims this year, and the situation will be clear within a week. The selected pilgrims will be chosen via lottery and will save Rs 50,000. Mohammed Saleem emphasized that the Haj Committee will monitor arrangements from departure from the Haj camp until the return after the completion of Haj.

    Moreover, 15 Khadim-ul-Hujaj have been selected from Telangana and will be interviewed on May 9. The selection will be based on the interview. Mohammed Saleem also urged pilgrims to focus on worship rather than using mobile phones and social media during their stay in Makkah and Madinah. He encouraged pilgrims to continue organizing prayers and other worships regularly even after Haj.

    He said it was also necessary to be acquainted with the local rules and regulations of the host country so that they could have a peaceful and memorable journey to the holy land.

    Mohammed Saleem emphasized that the Haj Committee has made arrangements for the Hajj camp and Hajj terminal and will continue to serve the pilgrims like servants.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Dubai set to build world’s first 3D-printed mosque

    Dubai set to build world’s first 3D-printed mosque

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    Dubai set to build world's first 3D-printed mosque

    Abu Dhabi: Dubai is planning to construct the world’s first fully functional 3D-printed mosque in Bur Dubai, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.

    The project, announced in January 2023, represents the latest step in Dubai’s 3D printing strategy, which aims to position the UAE and Dubai as a 3D printing hub by 2030.

    Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities of the Government of Dubai stated that the construction of a 2000 square meter mosque will start in October and the mosque will be ready for 600 worshipers.

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    It is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.

    What is involved in building a 3D mosque?

    The robotic 3D printer, which can print two square metres every hour, will be operated by three personnel.

    The printer will mix raw materials and a special mixture of concrete.

    The printing process works by placing a liquid material along a predetermined route mapped by a computer, similar to an inkjet printer.

    The mineral-infused fluids solidify into concrete to transform the digital model into a 3D object.

    The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai said the cost was 30 percent higher than building the mosque in the normal way. However, the use of 3D printing will reduce building material waste.

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  • AR Rahman reshares video of Hindu wedding inside mosque, know why

    AR Rahman reshares video of Hindu wedding inside mosque, know why

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    Thiruvananthapuram: Filmmaker Sudipto Sen’s ‘The Kerala Story’ has landed in a controversy with a section of a particular community accusing the makers of ‘hurting religious sentiments’. The movie has been in the headlines the past few days and most of the political and religious leaders have expressed their opinions about the film’s plot. Amid all this fuss and ado, the legendary musician AR Rahman reshared a video on his Twitter account which depicts communal harmony.

    The old video of a Hindu wedding that took place inside a mosque in Kerala in 2020 was re-shared by AR Rahman to make people understand that Muslims and Hindus live together peacefully in Kerala. The original post had captioned the video, “Here is another #KeralaStory.”

    Actually, the video is from the wedding ceremony of Anju and Sharath, which was conducted according to the Hindu rituals inside the Mosque in Kerala. The wedding was solemnised by a Hindu priest but it took place inside the Mosque.

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    Re-sharing the video, Rahaman wrote,”Bravo, love for humanity has to be unconditional and healing.”

    The makers in the movie claim that approximately 32,000 women who have purportedly gone missing from the state, have been converted to Islam forcefully. It also claims that these women also joined the infamous terror group Islamic State later. From Kerala’s ruling Left Front government to Congress leaders like Shashi Tharoor, the makers were slammed by most of the political leaders for filming such movies. Apart from a few political leaders, most of Islamic religious leaders claim that the movie is just propaganda.

    However, the film’s producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has said that the movie is based on a true story and claimed that every scene in the movie is true.

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain any petition against the film on Wednesday. The movie is set to hit theatres on Friday, May 5.



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  • Watch: Pak shepherd wandering around Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah goes viral

    Watch: Pak shepherd wandering around Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah goes viral

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    A video of an elderly Pakistani shepherd wandering around the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in a simple yet eye-catching attire, goes viral on social media platforms.

    In a viral video clip, 82-year-old Abdul Qadir Baksh can be seen walking in the courtyard of Prophet’s Mosque barefoot and frail, with a long muslin cloth draped over his turban.

    What caught the photographer’s eye was his innocence and unworldly attitude. Many compared his appearance exectly that of Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA)— closest companion and advisor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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    Watch the video below

    Abdul Qadir Baksh from Hub Balochistan, has just returned back to the country after offering Umrah.

    He had been saving money for 15 years to make the pilgrimage and does not even own a mobile phone.

    “I feel like all my worries have vanished. My heart is content. I am not even short of sustenance, I am happy. My wish to visit the shrine of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Makkah have been granted,” Bakhsh told Arab News.

    Baksh also expressed his desire to go on Hajbthis time, praying to ALLAH to grant him success.

    The video gained a lot of traction and even high-profile figures such as adviser to Saudi Crown Prince Turki Al-Sheikh tweeted about finding Baksh.

    Chairman of the Entertainment Authority, Turki Al Sheikh, wrote on Twitter, in response to the video clip of Abdul Qadir, and said good news, who will guide me to it?

    Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has offered Haj sponsorship to Abdul Qadir Baksh after watching his video.

    “Wonderful & will be glad if he accepts our offer to sponsor him for his Hajj Travels,” he tweeted.



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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Over 55k visitors to Prophet’s Mosque receive medical services during Ramzan

    Over 55k visitors to Prophet’s Mosque receive medical services during Ramzan

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    Riyadh: Every year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides free healthcare to the millions of people who arrive to perform the Umrah pilgrimage, ranging from simple check-ups to life-saving dental and heart surgery.

    Madinah Health Cluster reported that more than 55,000 visitors and Umrah performers have benefited from the services provided by Madinah’s seasonal health centres near the Prophet’s Mosque during this year’s holy month of Ramzan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    Al-Haram Hospital provided medical services to 10,797 visitors, while 15,040 patients at Al-Safia Health Center, have received medical care.

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    A total of 1,240 people used the treatment facility at Bab Jebreel Health Centre. The health cluster said 1,791 people received treatment at the Al-Haramain High-Speed ​​Rail Health Center.

    Meanwhile, 24,680 Umrah pilgrims used the health services at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport during the month of Ramzan.

    The ambulance transport service has transported 1,431 people to hospitals and medical centres. One patient required open-heart surgery, while 49 underwent cardiac catheterization.

    The government was keen to provide the highest levels of medical care to pilgrims and visitors during the month of Ramzan, and health groups were established at all entry and exit ports.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Hyderabad: Temporary mosque removed after complaint from Hindutva groups

    Hyderabad: Temporary mosque removed after complaint from Hindutva groups

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    Hyderabad: Authorities here on Saturday removed a temporary mosque set up using a container truck cabin on the banks of River Musi at Amberpet. The structure was illegal and had no permission from the authorities concerned.

    Some local groups had objections to the mosque and lodged complaints with the district collector and GHMC after which the local Revenue authorities and police acted and removed the structure.

    The matter came to light after some Hindutva groups and social media accounts shared the news on their pages and websites about it.

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    “A cabin made of iron was brought here and given the form of a mosque. Namaz prayers were also offered at this mosque. Three days later, when Bajrang Sena came to know about this, they informed other Hindu organisations. All the Hindu organisations together gave a letter to the District Collector, Commissioner of the Corporation, and Divisional Commissioner requesting the removal of the illegal mosque. The Administration removed the mosque subsequently,” reported sanatanprabhat.org on its website.

    Following the development, the police posted a picket in the area.

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  • Gyanvapi mosque case: SC records assurance for arrangements for wuzu on Eid

    Gyanvapi mosque case: SC records assurance for arrangements for wuzu on Eid

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    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday recorded the assurance given by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that Varanasi district administration will provide sufficient water facilities to the devotees performing ‘wuzu’ (ablution) in Gyanvapi mosque.

    A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha said: “We record the statement of the Solicitor General that in order to facilitate the performance of wuzu, the District Magistrate shall ensure that there are sufficient number of tubs and facilities of water made available in proximity so…..no inconvenience is caused to the devotees who come for performing namaz”.

    During the hearing, Mehta submitted that toilets have been 70 metres away from the place, but they are asking for these facilities inside the premises of the mosque.

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    Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing on behalf of the Committee of Management of the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, submitted that the disputed area had been in use by Muslim worshippers for years for the purpose of wuzu. He stressed that this is the last Friday just before Eid.

    The bench queried Mehta as why can there be no arrangements made for Friday and Saturday? Mehta responded that it is not possible because the entry to the bathroom is through the disputed area where the purported ‘Shiva Linga’ or according to them, a fountain is located and emphasised that the toilets are just 70 metres away.

    Ahmadi questioned why should Muslim worshippers be forced to go outside the premises for the purposes of doing wuzu? Mehta replied that it is not wuzu, rather he was talking about the toilet facilities and assured that water will be provided to the Muslim worshippers for the performance of wuzu, and that there are six tubs.

    The bench stressed that to facilitate the performance of ablution, long tubs should be provided. Mehta emphasised that authorities will provide sufficient water in order to ensure that everyone can perform wuzu.

    In November last year, the apex court had extended the protection of the area inside Gyanvapi mosque where a “Shiv Linga” was found till further orders.

    The top court had said the interim order, passed in May 2022, will remain in operation till further orders.

    Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Varanasi, in its plea, contended the ablution area of the mosque where the “said object” has been found which, the petitioner maintains, is in fact a part of an old fountain. The plea further added that it was sealed by the district authorities and remains sealed till date, and the washroom alongside the same also remains sealed.

    The plea contended that it has created inconvenience for the worshippers where they are deprived of the wuzukhana needed for offering namaz as well as the washroom. It pointed that the door to access the washroom was through the ablution area and the same remains sealed.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Over 2.5M worshippers attend conclusion of Quran recitation at Grand Mosque

    Over 2.5M worshippers attend conclusion of Quran recitation at Grand Mosque

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    Over 2.5M worshippers attend conclusion of Quran recitation at Grand Mosque

    Riyadh: More than 2.5 million worshippers attended the completion of a Quran recitation on Wednesday, the 29th night of Ramzan, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    Sheikh Abdurahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, led the prayers at the Grand Mosque where more than two million faithful joined him in offering the prayers.

    Leading the prayers, Sheikh Al-Sudais supplicated to Allah Almighty to forgive all Muslims on this blessed night and to save them from the fire of hell.

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    He prayed for the protection of the Kingdom, its leaders and all Muslim countries from all harm, and the provision of security, safety and stability for them.

    Worshipers crowded the Grand Mosque since the early hours of the day. All the floors and squares of the Grand Mosque were filled, and the rows of worshipers extended to the courtyards, roads, and streets leading to it.

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  • Over 2.6 million worshippers attend Makkah’s Grand Mosque on Shab-e-Qadr

    Over 2.6 million worshippers attend Makkah’s Grand Mosque on Shab-e-Qadr

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    Riyadh: As the holy month of Ramzan nears its end, more than 2.6 million worshippers attended Qiyam Al Layl prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Monday, the 27th night of Ramzan 1444, believed to likely be Shab-e-Qadr.

    The Grand Mosque and its courtyard were filled with worshippers who came to perform the Isha prayer, Taraweeh prayer, and Qiyam Al Layl.

    Worshippers perform Qiyam Al Layl, a prayer that begins after midnight and ends before the dawn prayer.

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    Videos circulated on social media platforms showed, Grand Mosque and its courtyards were filled, with rows of worshippers spilling over to the streets of the Central Haram area.

    The Saudi authorities have made meticulous security arrangements for the smooth flow of worshippers, enabling them to spend the blessed night in a very spiritual and calm atmosphere.

    The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said that its field teams were able to guide the worshippers as they entered through the three gates of the Grand Mosque, all the way to the upper floors to ensure order and smooth movement of worshippers.

    Hundreds of thousands of worshipers also participated in the revival of Shab-e-Qadr at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, but no official statistics were available on their exact numbers.

    What is Shab-e-Qadr?

    Shab-e-Qadr, or Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power, is when Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. The exact day upon which it falls is not known but the prophet said it falls on an odd-numbered night during the last ten days of Ramzan.

    The 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th nights of Ramzan may be Laylat al-Qadr, so this period is of great importance for Muslims.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Gujarat HC to hear PIL seeking ban on mosque loudspeakers

    Gujarat HC to hear PIL seeking ban on mosque loudspeakers

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    Ahmedabad: A plea seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers at mosques in Gujarat will be taken up by a division bench of the Gujarat High Court on June 19, an official said on Wednesday.

    The plea has been filed by a doctor, Dharmendra Prajapati.

    The Gujarat government has not responded to a high court notice issued over a year ago regarding the public interest litigation (PIL).

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    The court directed the advocate-general on Wednesday to file the government’s reply by June 12.

    Prajapati, who resides in Sector 5C in Gandhinagar, claimed that Muslim individuals come to pray at different times and use loudspeakers, causing disturbance to the nearby residents.

    He claims that the use of loudspeakers during Muslims’ prayer times infringes on his fundamental rights.

    He has cited an Allahabad High Court judgment that rejected a request to allow the Muslim call for prayer to be sounded with amplifying devices in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district.

    Prajapati also submitted a written complaint to the Gandhinagar ‘mamlatdar’ in June 2020, which was forwarded to the Sector 7 police station.

    However, no action was taken in response.

    The petitioner also claimed that the use of loudspeakers during prayer times violates noise pollution rules, which prescribe a permissible noise level of 80 decibels.

    He has sought direction from the appropriate authority to ban the use of loudspeakers in mosques across the state.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )