Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. File | Photo Credit: PTI Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday (January 9, 2026) said he was not allowed to deliver sermon at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar for the third consecutive week. “Another Friday, and once again authorities denied me permission to go to Jama Masjid. It is deeply saddening that I could not lead the faithful in collective Dua for rain and snow during this unusually dry winter. Our prayers remain our strength may Allah accept them,” the Mirwaiz said, in a post on X. The Mirwaiz’s latest round of alleged house detention came after he dropped the Hurriyat chairman title from his bio on X and accused the authorities of pressuring him for the same. Published – January 09, 2026 10:12 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Farmers’ association moots integrated restoration of Noyyal river basin in a representation to Centre Three Koppal officials suspended after worms found in meals