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Mosque in Ayodhya likely to be named Masjid Dhannipur
Hindustan Times, Ayodhya | By Oliver Fredrick
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2020 12:37 AM IST
Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF), the 15-member trust in charge of the mosque and other utilities, said the name Masjid Dhannipur was at the top of the list of proposed names. Other suggestions included Aman (Peace) Masjid and Sufi Masjid.
UP CM will be invited to lay stone for public facilities on land for mosque in Ayodhya: Official
Lucknow | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh
PUBLISHED ON AUG 08, 2020 05:32 PM IST
To a question on whether Adityanath will lay the foundation stone for the construction of the mosque, Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation spokesperson Hussain said according to the four schools of thought in Islam -- Hanafi, Hanbali, Shafi and Maliki -- there is no provision for laying the foundation stone for a mosque.
No mass prayers in Eidgah for Bakrid; Up to 50 allowed at a time in mosques: Karnataka govt
Bengaluru | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 26, 2020 04:23 PM IST
People visiting mosques for the prayers have to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, Minority Welfare and Wakf Department Secretary A B Ibrahim said in an order issued on Friday.
‘I am sorry’: KCR on damage to mosque, temple during secretariat demolition
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 05:55 PM IST
The chief minister, according to the official statement, said the temple and the mosques were damaged after debris fell on them while demolishing the secretariat buildings adjacent to them.
Museum or mosque? Top Turkey court to rule on Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey | By Agence France-Presse | Posted by : Alfea Jamal
UPDATED ON JUL 02, 2020 12:39 PM IST
Turkey’s top court will deliver a critical verdict Thursday on whether Istanbul’s emblematic landmark and former church Hagia Sophia can be redesignated as a mosque, a ruling which could inflame tensions with the West.
2 Karnataka Congress leaders seek govt permission for Eid namaz at mosques
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By HT Correspondent | Edited by Sabir Hussain
PUBLISHED ON MAY 14, 2020 08:07 PM IST
The government has not yet officially reacted to the letter but a senior minister has criticised the two Congress leaders for seeking permission.
Three persons arrested for creating ruckus at mosque in Greater Noida
Hindustan Times, Noida | By Shafaque Alam, Greater Noida
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2020 01:44 PM IST
The complainant said that on March 22, a group of locals, including the suspects, reached the mosque and asked his family members, who are custodians, to lock it due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Sadin said that the mosque has been closed since then and no one has offered prayers there.
Mosque in Pune ready for use as quarantine facility
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Nadeem Inamdar
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2020 04:08 PM IST
The 9,000 square feet hall on the first floor of mosque has a capacity for 80 beds has been turned into a quarantine centre, informed P A Inamdar, chairman of Maharashtra Cosmopolitan and Education Society
Ramazan 2020: Pakistan’s Sindh province bans prayer at mosques
Reuters | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON APR 24, 2020 04:06 PM IST
Pakistan’s Sindh province banned communal prayers on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday, heeding the advice of doctors who are urging Pakistan’s central government to tighten its restrictions on mosque congregations.
‘God is with us’: Many in Pakistan flout the coronavirus ban in mosques
Islamabad | By Reuters
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2020 04:13 PM IST
More than 60% of the coronavirus cases in Pakistan have so far been linked to Muslims returning from pilgrimages in the Middle East and followers of the Tablighi Jamaat, an orthodox proselytizing group.
Four arrested for shooting at mosque; cops say they were looking for Tablighi Jamaat members
Gurugram, Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent, Gurugram
UPDATED ON APR 07, 2020 01:02 PM IST
A case was registered against the men under Section 285 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Arms Act at Rajendra Park police station on Sunday.
Coronavirus: Mosques empty on Friday as people offer prayers at home
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON MAR 21, 2020 08:10 AM IST
Reports from elsewhere in Kerala, which, with 26 confirmed cases, is the second worst-hit state by the outbreak in India after Maharashtra, said most mosques were deserted as people offered prayers at their homes.
Sunni Waqf Board to build mosque, hospital on five-acre land allotted by UP govt
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 24, 2020 05:51 PM IST
Monday’s announcement came after the SCWB held a meeting of its members to discuss the pending issues related to compliance with the SC order.
Indonesian woman acquitted of blasphemy for taking dog into mosque
Cibinong (Indonesia) | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON FEB 06, 2020 07:13 AM IST
Blasphemy is a criminal offence in Indonesia with a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
No bar on women’s entry into mosques but not for SC to rule, says Muslim board
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 30, 2020 03:18 AM IST
The affidavit was filed in response to a plea by a Pune-based couple seeking declaration of “restrictions” on the entry of women into mosques as unconstitutional and violative of the right to equality under the Constitution.
Ignore fatwa, Islamic texts permit entry of women to mosques: Muslim board to SC
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 29, 2020 08:24 PM IST
The Muslim Personal Law Board said Muslim women were free to enter a mosque for prayers but underlined that it was not obligatory on women, unlike men, to offer Friday prayers in congregation.
A few traitors are keeping weapons in mosques, says Karnataka BJP MLA
Devanagere | By Agencies
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2020 02:15 AM IST
Renukacharya is the MLA from Honnali Assembly constituency of the state.
13 killed, several injured in blast at mosque in Pakistan’s Quetta: Report
Karachi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JAN 10, 2020 08:43 PM IST
Several people have been injured in the incident which took place at the mosque in Quetta’s Satellite Town, The Express Tribune reported.
Muslims divided over accepting 5-acre land for mosque in Ayodhya
Hindustan Times, Bareilly/Prayagraj/Agra | By M Tariq Khan, Farhan Ahmed Siddiqui and Hemendra Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON NOV 15, 2019 01:59 PM IST
The proposals by Muslim organisations and prominent citizens of the community vary from outright rejection, to payment for the plot, setting up a hospital, college or vocational institute on the land which the Supreme Court has directed the government to give for construction of a mosque in Ayodhya
Ayodhya verdict: Supreme Court orders 5-acre land for Muslims to build mosque
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Bhadra Sinha
PUBLISHED ON NOV 09, 2019 12:44 PM IST
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi ruled that the mosque should be constructed at a prominent site and a trust should be formed within three months for the construction of the temple at the site many Hindus believe is the birthplace of Lord Ram.
62 killed, over 100 injured in blast inside mosque during Friday prayers in east Afghanistan
Kabul | By Reuters
UPDATED ON OCT 18, 2019 08:07 PM IST
Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman for Nangarhar province’s governor, said there were multiple blasts from explosives placed inside the mosque in the Jawdara area of Haska Mena district.
‘Maybe Babur’s mansion, not a mosque’, Supreme Court told in Ayodhya dispute
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 29, 2019 10:22 PM IST
The bench, led by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, posed the questions to senior advocate PN Mishra, the advocate of the Ram Mandir Revitalisation Committee – whether the existence of a mosque can be negated.
Minorities panel says Delhi MP’s claim on mosques false, recommends FIR against him
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 02, 2019 01:58 AM IST
In its report, the committee said that while visiting various mosques, it found a number of temples on the pavements, inside the public parks, under a tree and even illegally occupying various roads.
PDP leader’s guard shot dead outside a mosque in Anantnag
Hindustan Times, Srinagar | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2019 12:51 AM IST
This is second such incident in the violence-torn district of the state. On July 15, a policeman guarding a National Conference (NC) leader was killed when suspected militants opened fire in Hillar area of Anantnag district.
Archaeologists find mosque from when Islam arrived in holy land
Reuters | By Reuters, Rahat, Israel
UPDATED ON JUL 19, 2019 01:41 PM IST
The Israel Antiquities Authority estimates that the mosque, uncovered ahead of new construction in the Bedouin town of Rahat in the Negev desert, dates back to the 7th to 8th centuries.
Car hits men leaving mosque after prayers, no injuries reported: Police
New Delhi | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2019 02:41 PM IST
An investigation has been ordered to find out about the lapses in security since the police knew that the devout would gather on the road to offer Eid prayers.
Bomb at Sunni Muslim mosque in Pakistan kills two, wounds 14
Quetta | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAY 24, 2019 04:28 PM IST
“There were about 100 people there when a bomb exploded very close to the prayer leader,” said police officer Abdul Qayum.
Sri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid fears of more attacks
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON APR 26, 2019 01:07 PM IST
Sri Lanka remains on edge after the suicide bombing attacks on three churches and four hotels that also wounded about 500 people.
On women’s right to pray at mosques, SC issues notices to Centre, AIMPLB
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON APR 17, 2019 01:01 AM IST
A bench of justices SA Bobde and SA Nazeer said it was entertaining the public interest litigation (PIL) only because of the Sabarimala verdict delivered last year that allowed women of all ages, including those of childbearing age, to pray at the hilltop shrine in Kerala.
Plea filed in SC to let women pray inside all mosques
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Bhadra Sinha
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2019 12:51 AM IST
The petition said that there should not be any gender discrimination at all, and that all Muslim women should be allowed to pray in all mosques, cutting across denominations.
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