SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Thursday termed the drought-like situation in Kashmir as extremely alarming and asked people to join the ‘Salatul Istisqa’ at the Jamia Masjid Srinagar to pray for an end to the prolonged dry spell in the valley.
Anjuman Auqaf observed that the absence of rain and snow this season was a cause of concern for everyone and not just those engaged in agricultural activities. “There are also concerns that the drought would cause a number of diseases to spread.”
“We must seek forgiveness from Allah for our sins and organise meetings of repentance so that the Almighty will save us from this difficult situation,” the Auqaf said in a statement.
According to the statement, in this regard, under the auspices of Anjuman Auqaf, the Salaatul Istisqa would be offered on January 12, 2024, after Friday prayers in the Central Jamia Masjid, Srinagar. “Everyone is requested to participate in the prayer of repentance and forgiveness.”
“We shall collectively, as well as individually, seek forgiveness of our sins before Allah, so that His favour may descend upon us and He helps us get rid of this difficult weather situation,” the Auqaf said.
It appealed to all imams of mosques, scholars, heads of religious institutions and general Muslims to organize “Istisqa” prayers at individual and collective levels—(KNO)
