No clarity on namaz in the open, say Muslim groups
The Hindu
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Uncertainty prevailed over offering Friday prayers (Jumma namaz) in open spaces on Friday after Chief Minister Manohar Lal categorically stated last week that religious activities should be confined to religious places and namaz at public places would not be tolerated.
“We met the Deputy Commissioner this Wednesday, but he did not offer any clarity on the matter. We tried to contact his office again on Thursday, but there was no response. The Muslims went to offer prayers at the 20-odd designated places agreed upon last month, but they either faced resistance or were turned away by the police,” said Mufti Mohammad Saleem Qasmi, president of Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind here.
However, namaz was allowed at six places sought by the Gurgaon Imam Sangathan in a letter to the Deputy Commissioner earlier this month.
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