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{{Short description|Kashmiri political leader}}
{{short description|Kashmiri Shia Scholar}}
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| religion = [[Islam]]
| religion = [[Islam]]
| era = [[Modern era]]
| era = [[Modern era]]
| honorific-prefix = ''Quaid-e-Millat'' <br /> [[Maulana]] <br /> [[Allama]]
| honorific-prefix = ''Quaid-e-Itthad'' <br /> [[Maulana]] <br /> [[Allama]]
| name = Masroor Abbas Ansari<br /> <big> مسرور عباس انصاری</big>
| name = Masroor Abbas Ansari<br /> <big> مسرور عباس انصاری</big>
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| office1 = [[Chairman]] of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] (JKIM)
| office1 = Chairman of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] (JKIM)
| term_start1 = 27 October 2022
| term_start1 = 27 October 2022
| term_end1 =
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| predecessor1 = [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
| predecessor1 = [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
| successor1 =
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| birth_name = Masroor Ansari
| birth_name = Masroor Abbas Ansari
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|08|12|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|03|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Srinagar]], [[Kashmir]]
| birth_place = [[Srinagar|Nawa kadal, Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
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| denomination = [[Usuli]] [[Twelver Shia]]
| denomination = [[Usuli]] [[Twelver Shia]]
| nationality = Kashmiri
| nationality = Kashmiri
| alma_mater = Oriental College [[Srinagar]]<br /> [[Kashmir University]]<br />
| alma_mater = Oriental College [[Srinagar]]<br /> [[Kashmir University]]<br />
[[Houza Ilmia Qom]], [[Qom]], [[Iran]].
[[Houza Ilmia Qom]], [[Qom]], Iran.
| occupation = Religious Shia Scholar and Moderate Separatist Leader
| occupation = Religious Shia Scholar and Moderate Separatist Leader
| father = [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
| father = [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
| children = 2 sons
| children = 2 sons
| party = [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]]<br/>[[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]](APHC) <br/>[[Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front]](JKLF)
| party = [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]]
| region = [[Kashmir]]
| region = [[Kashmir]]
|post=[[Cleric]] <br> [[Jurist]] <br> Shia Muslim Leader
| post = [[Cleric]] <br> [[Jurist]] <br> Shia Muslim Leader
| sect = [[Pan Islamic Unity]] in Jammu and Kashmir
| sect = [[Pan Islamic Unity]] in Jammu and Kashmir
| known_for = Chairman of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]](JKIM) and Senior leader [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]](APHC)
| known_for = leader of Ittehadul muslimeen
| Maddhab = [[Ja'fari jurisprudence|Ja`fari]]
| Maddhab = [[Ja'fari jurisprudence|Ja`fari]]
| school_tradition = [[Usuli]] [[Twelver]] [[Shi`a Islam]]
| school_tradition = [[Usuli]] [[Twelver]] [[Shi`a Islam]]
|school = [[Twelver]]
| school = Twelver
| main_interests = [[Islamic]] [[philosophy]], [[Quran]]ic [[Tafsir|exegesis]], [[Mantiq]], [[logic]], [[Tawhid]], [[Kashf al-Asrar]], [[Tahrir al-Wasilah]], [[Islamic Government: Governance of the Jurist|Islamic Government]], [[Principles of Islamic jurisprudence|Uṣūl al-Fiqh]], [[Tafsir]] [[Nahj al-Balagha]]
| main_interests = [[Islamic]] philosophy, [[Quran]]ic [[Tafsir|exegesis]], [[Mantiq]], logic, [[Tawhid]], [[Kashf al-Asrar]], [[Tahrir al-Wasilah]], [[Islamic Government: Governance of the Jurist|Islamic Government]], [[Principles of Islamic jurisprudence|Uṣūl al-Fiqh]], [[Nahj al-Balagha]]
| notable_works = Enforcement of Conservatism Islamic laws in Kashmir.
| notable_works = Enforcement of Conservatism Islamic laws in Kashmir.
| notable_ideas =
| notable_ideas = He Call Peoples to read [[Quran]] and understand to islamic teachings of [[Prophet Muhammad]] and his family (Alh bait)
| profession = [[Khatib|Khateeb]] and [[Imam of Friday Prayer]] of Majid Sajjadia chattabal, Srinagar
| profession = [[Khatib|Khateeb]] and [[Imam of Friday Prayer]] of Majid Sajjadia chattabal, Srinagar
| alias = [[Arabic Language|Arabic]]/[[Persian Language|Persian]]/[[Urdu]]:<br />'''مسرور عباس انصاری'''
| alias = [[Arabic]]/[[Persian Language|Persian]]/[[Urdu]]:<br />'''مسرور عباس انصاری'''
| relatives = [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] (Father)<br /> [[Mustafa Hussain Ansari]] (Uncle)<br /> [[Sajjad Haider|Sajjad Haider Ansari]] (Cousin)
| relatives = [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] (Father)<br /> [[Mustafa Hussain Ansari]] (Uncle)<br /> [[Sajjad Haider|Sajjad Haider Ansari]] (Cousin)
| location = [[Srinagar]], Jammu and Kashmir
| location = [[Srinagar]], Jammu and Kashmir
| title = [[Maulana]]<br>[[Allama]]<br>[[Hujjat al-Islam|Hujjat-ul-Islam Wal Muslimeen]]
| title = [[Maulana]]<br>[[Allama]]<br>[[Hujjat al-Islam|Hujjat-ul-Islam Wal Muslimeen]]
| period = 2015 – present
| period = 2015 – present
| works =
| works =
| influences = [[Allama]] [[Muhammad Iqbal]]<br/ > [[Ayatollah Khomeini]]<br /> [[Ayatollah]] [[Ali Khamenei]] <br />[[Ayatollah Sistani]] <br /> [[Allama]] [[Syed Jawad Naqvi]]
| influences = [[Allama]] [[Muhammad Iqbal]]<br/ > [[Ayatollah Khomeini]]<br /> [[Ayatollah]] [[Ali Khamenei]] <br />[[Ayatollah Sistani]] <br /> [[Allama]] [[Syed Jawad Naqvi]]
| website = https://ittihadul.tripod.com/
| website = https://ittihadul.tripod.com/
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[[Maulana]] '''Masroor Abbas Ansari''' ({{lang-ur|{{nq| مولانا مسرور عباس انصاری}}}}; born 1975) is a separatist political leader, Kashmiri [[religious leader]], [[cleric]], Shia scholar, preacher, activist, theologian in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wilayattimes.com/senior-pro-independence-leader-and-president-itehadul-muslim-jk-moulana-masroor-abbas-ansari-lead-a-rally-on-youm-al-quds-to-express-solidarity-with-the-people-of-palestine-and-other-oppressed-natio/ | title=Senior Pro-Independence Leader and President Itehadul Muslim J&K Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari lead a rally at Chattabal Srinagar on Youm al Quds to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and other oppressed nations }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/7939710di | title=Supporters of Masroor Abbas Ansari C Leader Editorial Stock Photo - Stock Image }}</ref> He is the Chairman of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] (JKIM), a [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]] nationalist Shia separatist political party that aims for [[Shia–Sunni relations|Shi'a–Sunni unity]] in Kashmir and is also a religious organization that conducts the [[Grand Ashura Procession In Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2023/01/30/masroor-abbas-ansari-hailed-for-promoting-muslim-unity-in-iiojk.html | title=Masroor Abbas Ansari hailed for promoting Muslim unity in IIOJK | date=30 January 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imamhussainresearch.com/personalities.php|title=Kashmiri Famous Shia Personalities, Important Shia Personalities, Imam Hussain Research Centre|website=www.imamhussainresearch.com}}</ref> He is the President of Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, and a Senior leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] (APHC), an alliance of 26 political, social, and religious organizations formed on 9 March 1993 as a united political front to unite Jammu and Kashmir. He is also a senior leader of [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]] (JKLF).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.trust.org/item/20160811103736-0ioob?view=print | title=Indian policemen detain Masroor Abbas Ansari during a protest in Srinagar against the recent killings in Kashmir }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/hurriyat-its-history-role-and-relevance/|title=Hurriyat: Its History, Role, and Relevance|date=31 August 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=13 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/masroor-abbas-condemns-killing-spree/|title=Masroor Abbas condemns the killing spree|date=September 11, 2016|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://excelsiornews.com/security-of-all-18-hurriyat-leaders-155-politicians-withdrawn/|title=Security of all 18 Hurriyat leaders, 155 politicians withdrawn|date=February 21, 2019|website=excelsiornews.com}}</ref> He succeeded his father [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] after his death.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/11/24/maulana-abbas-ansari-bereaved/ | title=Maulana Abbas Ansari Bereaved | date=24 November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/india/former-hurriyat-chairman-maulana-abbas-ansari-passes-away/cid/1894182 | title=Former Hurriyat chairman Maulana Abbas Ansari passes away }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/national/north-and-central/hurriyat-dove-maulana-abbas-ansari-passes-away-1156680.html | title=Hurriyat 'dove' Maulana Abbas Ansari passes away | date=25 October 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2022/10/28/thousands-attend-fateha-ceremony-of-maulana-abbas-ansari/ | title=Thousands Attend the Fateha Ceremony of Maulana Abbas Ansari | date=28 October 2022 }}</ref>
[[Maulana]] '''Masroor Abbas Ansari''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq| مولانا مسرور عباس انصاری}}}}) is Islamic [[Scholar]]. He is also [[cleric]], preacher, activist, theologian, religious and political leader in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wilayattimes.com/senior-pro-independence-leader-and-president-itehadul-muslim-jk-moulana-masroor-abbas-ansari-lead-a-rally-on-youm-al-quds-to-express-solidarity-with-the-people-of-palestine-and-other-oppressed-natio/ | title=Senior Pro-Independence Leader and President Itehadul Muslim J&K Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari lead a rally at Chattabal Srinagar on Youm al Quds to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and other oppressed nations }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/7939710di | title=Supporters of Masroor Abbas Ansari C Leader Editorial Stock Photo – Stock Image }}</ref> He is the Chairman of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] (JKIM), a [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]] nationalist Shia separatist political party that aims for [[Shia–Sunni relations|Shi'a–Sunni unity]] in Kashmir and is also a religious organization that conducts the Grand Ashura Procession in Kashmir.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2023/01/30/masroor-abbas-ansari-hailed-for-promoting-muslim-unity-in-iiojk.html | title=Masroor Abbas Ansari hailed for promoting Muslim unity in IIOJK | date=30 January 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imamhussainresearch.com/personalities.php|title=Kashmiri Famous Shia Personalities, Important Shia Personalities, Imam Hussain Research Centre|website=imamhussainresearch.com}}</ref> He is the President of Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, and a Senior leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] (APHC), an alliance of 26 political, social, and religious organizations formed on 9 March 1993 as a united political front to unite Jammu and Kashmir. He is also a senior leader of [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]] (JKLF).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/hurriyat-its-history-role-and-relevance/|title=Hurriyat: Its History, Role, and Relevance|date=31 August 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/masroor-abbas-condemns-killing-spree/|title=Masroor Abbas condemns the killing spree|date=11 September 2016|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://excelsiornews.com/security-of-all-18-hurriyat-leaders-155-politicians-withdrawn/|title=Security of all 18 Hurriyat leaders, 155 politicians withdrawn|date=21 February 2019|website=excelsiornews.com}}</ref> He succeeded his father [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] after his death.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/11/24/maulana-abbas-ansari-bereaved/ | title=Maulana Abbas Ansari Bereaved | date=24 November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/india/former-hurriyat-chairman-maulana-abbas-ansari-passes-away/cid/1894182 | title=Former Hurriyat chairman Maulana Abbas Ansari passes away }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/national/north-and-central/hurriyat-dove-maulana-abbas-ansari-passes-away-1156680.html | title=Hurriyat 'dove' Maulana Abbas Ansari passes away | date=25 October 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2022/10/28/thousands-attend-fateha-ceremony-of-maulana-abbas-ansari/ | title=Thousands Attend the Fateha Ceremony of Maulana Abbas Ansari | date=28 October 2022 }}</ref>
Ansari is a religious leader of Kashmiri Shia Muslims, chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen, and Senior Leader of the [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]].(JKLF).<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/jul/10/shia-leader-others-arrested-from-srinagar-hotel-police-sayattempt-to-revive-jklf--hurriyat-2593100.amp | title=Shia leader, others arrested from Srinagar hotel; police say 'attempt to revive JKLF & Hurriyat' - the New Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thekashmiriyat.co.uk/moulana-masroor-ansari-detained-along-with-others-claims-party/ | title=Moulana Masroor Ansari detained along with others, claims the party | date=9 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2023/07/09/indian-police-arrest-aphc-leader-maulana-masroor-abbas-in-srinagar.html | title=Indian police arrest APHC leader Maulana Masroor Abbas in Srinagar | date=9 July 2023 }}</ref>
Ansari is a religious leader of Kashmiri Shia Muslims, chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen, and Senior Leader of the [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]].(JKLF).<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/nation/2023/jul/10/shia-leader-others-arrested-from-srinagar-hotel-police-sayattempt-to-revive-jklf--hurriyat-2593100.html | title=Shia leader, others arrested from Srinagar hotel; police say 'attempt to revive JKLF & Hurriyat' – the New Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thekashmiriyat.co.uk/moulana-masroor-ansari-detained-along-with-others-claims-party/ | title=Moulana Masroor Ansari detained along with others, claims the party | date=9 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2023/07/09/indian-police-arrest-aphc-leader-maulana-masroor-abbas-in-srinagar.html | title=Indian police arrest APHC leader Maulana Masroor Abbas in Srinagar | date=9 July 2023 }}</ref>

As the religious leader of Kashmiri Shia Muslims and chairman of the [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]], Masroor Abbas Ansari has an important religious and political role in the Kashmir Valley. He is seen as the spiritual leader of Kashmir's Muslims. As the Senior Leader of the [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]], he raises his voice about Kashmir and attempts to revive the [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] (APHC) and [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]] (JKLF).<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/jul/10/shia-leader-others-arrested-from-srinagar-hotel-police-sayattempt-to-revive-jklf--hurriyat-2593100.amp | title=Shia leader, others arrested from Srinagar hotel; police say 'attempt to revive JKLF & Hurriyat' - the New Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thekashmiriyat.co.uk/moulana-masroor-ansari-detained-along-with-others-claims-party/ | title=Moulana Masroor Ansari detained along with others, claims the party | date=9 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2023/07/09/indian-police-arrest-aphc-leader-maulana-masroor-abbas-in-srinagar.html | title=Indian police arrest APHC leader Maulana Masroor Abbas in Srinagar | date=9 July 2023 }}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Masroor Abbas Ansari was born on 12 August 1975, in [[Srinagar]] to the influential Ansari family.<ref name=Indian_Express>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/3160/|title=Hurriyat: A crowded house, a divided house|date=23 May 2002|publisher=The Indian Express |accessdate=2009-07-02}}</ref>Masroor Abbas is the son of Maulana [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] and Grandson of Maulana Hassan Ansari. He received his basic education and Islamic theories from his family and learned [[Arabic]] and [[Persian language|Persian]]. After his preliminary education at a
Ansari was born on 12 March 1975, in Srinagar.<ref name=Indian_Express>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/3160/|title=Hurriyat: A crowded house, a divided house|date=23 May 2002|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=2009-07-02}}</ref> He graduated from the Oriental College in Srinagar and then went to Kashmir University. Later, he traveled to Iran to study at the Qom Seminary.<ref name=Indian_Express/> After 14 years of study in Iran he returned to Kashmir.
school in Srinagar, he graduated from the Oriental College in Srinagar. Then, he pursued his education at Kashmir University. Later, he traveled to Iran to join the Qom Seminary for further studies.<ref name=Indian_Express/>He majored in Arabic [[literature]], [[Philosophy]], [[Hadith]], [[Tafseer]], [[Islamic Jurisprudence]], [[Political Science]], [[Islamic Philosophy]], [[Quranic exegesis]], [[Mantiq]], [[Logic]], [[Tawhid]], [[Kashf al-Asrar]], [[Tahrir al-Wasilah]],[[Islamic Government]], [[Uṣūl al-fiqh]], [[Tafsīr]], [[Nahj al-Balagha]]. After 14 years of study in Iran he returned to Kashmir and preaches islam.


==Career==
== Career ==
Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari is a religious scholar, public orator, and writer. He is the president of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] (JKIM). He was the Sub Editor of the monthly [[Urdu]] magazine "Safina," which was published from Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Government Medical College Road, [[Karan Nagar]], [[Srinagar]]. He is a senior leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]]. He has been detained many times because he raised concerns over the [[Kashmir Conflict]]. On 9 July 2023, Maulana was detained again.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/08/31/masroor-abbas-released-from-house-detention/ | title=Masroor Abbas Released from House Detention | date=31 August 2020 }}</ref> He has written many books and articles in Urdu and Arabic. Some of his famous books are: "Hadees Qustuntia," "Shia aur Islam," and "Molvi Mustafa Ansari."
Ansari is the president of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] (JKIM). He was the Sub Editor of the monthly [[Urdu]] magazine "Safina," which was published from Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Government Medical College Road, [[Karan Nagar]], Srinagar. He is a senior leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]]. He has been detained many times over the [[Kashmir conflict]]. On 9 July 2023, he was detained again.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/08/31/masroor-abbas-released-from-house-detention/ | title=Masroor Abbas Released from House Detention | date=31 August 2020 }}</ref>


Ansari, said that the police action against peaceful mourners on and before Ashura in 2022 is reprehensible and that the government's assertion of taking action during the pandemic is false, as participants were following all SOPs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kashmirnewsobserver.com/jammu-and-kashmir/molvi-masroor-abbas-ansari-has-condemned-the-excessive-use-of-pava-in-downtown-localities-in-srinagar-kno-1324|title=Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari has condemned the excessive use of PAVA in Downtown localities in Srinagar|website=Kashmir News Observer|year=2016}}</ref>
==Azadaris==
Shia cleric and Jammu Kashmir Ithadul Muslimeen president, Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari, said{{when|date=July 2023}} that the police action against peaceful mourners on and before Ashura this year 2022 is reprehensible. He claims that the government's assertion of taking action during the pandemic is a blatant lie, as participants were following all SOPs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kashmirnewsobserver.com/jammu-and-kashmir/molvi-masroor-abbas-ansari-has-condemned-the-excessive-use-of-pava-in-downtown-localities-in-srinagar-kno-1324|title=Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari has condemned the excessive use of PAVA in Downtown localities in Srinagar|website=Kashmir News Observer|year=2016}}</ref> He is a supporter of [[Ashura processions in Kashmir]].


==8th Muharram processions==
==8th Muharram processions==
[[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] President and Senior leader [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] Hujatul islam Maulana [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]] on Friday 2023 hailed the decision of LG administration including [[List of lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir |Lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir]] Mr [[Manoj Sinha]] <ref>{{cite web | title=Historic 8th Muharram Procession Takes Place in Kashmir Valley After 34 Years | website=[[The Chenab Times]] | date=27 July 2023 | url=https://thechenabtimes.com/2023/07/27/historic-8th-muharram-procession-takes-place-in-kashmir-valley-after-34-years/ | access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Excelsior | first=Daily | title=Muharram Procession Held First Time After 34 Years In Srinagar: LG Manoj Sinha | website=[[Daily Excelsior]] | date=27 July 2023 | url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/muharram-procession-held-first-time-after-34-years-in-srinagar-lg-manoj-sinha/ | access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> to lift the 34 year old ban on 8th Muharram procession saying he acknowledges efforts made by all wings of the administration towards this end. <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/festivals/muharram-2023-date-when-is-ashura-know-its-importance/amp_articleshow/102196595.cms</ref><ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/srinagar/after-3-decades-jk-allows-muharram-procession-8862262/lite/</ref><ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india/muharram-2023-shia-muslims-carry-out-muharram-procession-in-srinagar-permission-after-3-decades-video-102154498/amp</ref>
Ansari on Friday 2023 hailed the decision of LG administration including Lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir [[Manoj Sinha]]<ref>{{cite web | title=Historic 8th Muharram Procession Takes Place in Kashmir Valley After 34 Years | website=[[The Chenab Times]] | date=27 July 2023 | url=https://thechenabtimes.com/2023/07/27/historic-8th-muharram-procession-takes-place-in-kashmir-valley-after-34-years/ | access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Excelsior | first=Daily | title=Muharram Procession Held First Time After 34 Years in Srinagar: LG Manoj Sinha | website=[[Daily Excelsior]] | date=27 July 2023 | url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/muharram-procession-held-first-time-after-34-years-in-srinagar-lg-manoj-sinha/ | access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> to lift the 34 year old ban on 8th Muharram procession.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Muharram 2023 Date: When is Ashura? Know its importance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/festivals/muharram-2023-date-when-is-ashura-know-its-importance/articleshow/102196595.cms |access-date=2024-03-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-27 |title=After 3 decades, J&K allows Muharram procession |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/srinagar/after-3-decades-jk-allows-muharram-procession-8862262/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-27 |title=Muharram 2023 {{!}} Shia Muslims Carry Out Muharram Procession in Srinagar, Permission After 3 Decades |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india/muharram-2023-shia-muslims-carry-out-muharram-procession-in-srinagar-permission-after-3-decades-video-102154498 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=TimesNow}}</ref>

Addressing a 9th Muharram gathering at Alamgiri Bazar, Masroor Abbas however gave credit of Thursdays 8th Muharram procession to the youth who have struggled all these years and paved the way for its restoration on the traditional route. <ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india/muharram-2023-shia-muslims-carry-out-muharram-procession-in-srinagar-permission-after-3-decades-video-102154498/amp</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/historic-8th-muharram-procession-in-srinagar-ends-peacefully-after-34-years-with-strong-security-arrangements-101690483059614-amp.html</ref>

{{blockquote| {{Nastaliq| " اگر ہم امام حسین علیہ سلام کے جلوس کو منظم کرنے میں کامیاب ہوئے تو اس کا سہرا ان تمام لوگوں کو جاتا ہے جنہوں نے ۳۴ سالوں میں اس کے لیے جدوجہد کی "۔}} Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari’s Statement...}}

On 9th Muharram, he urged the authorities to release all religious leaders, lift ban on traditional Ashura procession and allow Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid so that Muslims can offer prayers there without any Hindrance.<ref>https://kashmirobserver.net/2023/07/28/masroor-credits-those-who-fought-for-8th-muharram-route/</ref>


In 2023, They were successful to conduct [[Ashura processions in Kashmir]] including 8th Muharram and 10th Muharram in Srinagar.


On 9th Muharram, he urged the authorities to release all religious leaders, lift the ban on the traditional Ashura procession and allow Friday prayers at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid without any hindrance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-28 |title=Masroor Credits Those Who Fought For 8th Muharram Route |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2023/07/28/masroor-credits-those-who-fought-for-8th-muharram-route/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Kashmir Observer}}</ref> In 2023, [[Ashura processions in Kashmir]] were held in Srinigar.<ref> {{Cite web |last=Hassan |first=Tahir |date=2024-07-15 |title=Molana Masroor Abbas Ansari exclusive speaking to JK News Today in Srinagar |url=https://jknewstoday.com/molana-masroor-abbas-ansari-exclusive-speaking-to-jk-news-today-in-srinagar/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=JK News Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
===2018 Controversy===
===2018 Controversy===
In 15 October 2018, a day after Hurriyat leader Maulana Masroor Abbas was detained by police in view of Local Body Polls, thousands of people from Shia-community from Mirgund, Rambail, Matipora and its adjoining areas staged a protest while blocking the Srinagar Muzaffarbad Highway at Mirgund Pattan on Sunday.
On 15 October 2018, a day after Ansari was detained by police in view of Local Body Polls, thousands of people from Shia-community from Mirgund, Rambail, Matipora and its adjoining areas staged a protest while blocking the Srinagar Muzaffarbad Highway at Mirgund Pattan on Sunday.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}

Witnesses said that scores of people from Shia-community blocked Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road near Mirgund against the arrest of Ithaad-ul-Muslimeen leader Molana Masroor Abbas Ansari.

Amid pro-freedom and pro-Islam slogans, the protesting people demanded immediate release of the Hurriyat leader who was arrested on Saturday from his residence at Srinagar and lodged in police station Safa Kadal as a precautionary measure in view of ULB polls in the select areas of Srinagar on Saturday.

The protestors said that the condition of their leader was not good, he was in need of proper care but despite repeated pleas authorities have put him behind bars.

Meanwhile, after getting assurance from top police officer of Pattan the protestors called-off their protest peacefully.<ref>https://thekashmirimages.com/2018/10/15/masroor-abbass-arrest-triggers-protest-in-mirgund-pattan-protestors-block-highway/</ref>

==Leadership of Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen==



On 10 july 2023, influential Shia leader and Hurriyat leader Maulana [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]], whose father was a Hurriyat Conference chairman, along with many others were detained by police from a Srinagar hotel on Sunday. Police said prima facie that they were planning to revive the [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] (APHC) and [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]] (JKLF).

A spokesman of Ittehadul Muslimeen in a statement said party chairman Maulana Masroor Ansari was detained along with some others during the Eid Milan (Eid gathering) in Srinagar today.

The Eid Milan was organized at a Srinagar hotel.

Sources said about 40 people were present in the hotel room when it was raided by police.

Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen was one of the constituent party of the moderate Hurriyat Conference led by cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

“Deeply Worrisome”

Shia leader and councillor SMC Aga Syed Muhammad Hussaini termed the detention of Molvi Masroor Abbas as deeply worrisome.

{{blockquote|"I implore the administration to promptly address this matter and ensure his immediate release, alleviating the concerns of his family, relatives and supporters,” Hussaini tweeted.}}

Police in the late evening issued a brief statement about the incident.

“A search was conducted on the basis of credible information about the meeting of some ex-trts of JKLF & erstwhile separatists in a hotel in Srinagar (sic),” tweeted Srinagar police.

“They were brought to Kothibagh PS for verification. An inquiry has started, prima facie it came out that they were planning to revive JKLF & Hurriyat,” it further stated.

Masroor Ansari’s father Maulana Abbas Ansari was the former Hurriyat Conference chairman. He died in October 2022 after a brief spell of illness.

During [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]’s tenure as President of Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen and Hurriyat chairman, the Hurriyat leaders had entered into talks with the then National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government headed by Ex PM [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]].
Previously in 2020 he was barred from attending ashura functions Anantnag. <ref> https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/08/30/masroor-abbas-barred-from-attending-ashura-functions/</ref>


===2019 Crackdown===
===2019 Crackdown===


The Hurriyat Conference on Thursday demanded the release of its chairman and cleric [[Mirwaiz Umar Farooq]], who has been under house arrest since the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre on August 5, 2019.
The Hurriyat Conference on Thursday demanded the release of its chairman and cleric [[Mirwaiz Umar Farooq]], who has been under house arrest since the abrogation of Article 370 by the centre on 5 August 2019.


"Mirwaiz is under house detention since August 5, 2019 and none is allowed to visit and meet him," said a Hurriyat Conference spokesman.
"Mirwaiz is under house detention since 5 August 2019 and none is allowed to visit and meet him," said a Hurriyat Conference spokesman.


He said three Senior Hurriyat leaders Maulana [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]], Prof Abdul Ghani Bhat and Bilal Lone were denied permission to meet Mirwaiz at his Nageen residence, where he has been under detention since August 5, 2019.
He said three Senior Hurriyat leaders Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, Prof Abdul Ghani Bhat and Bilal Lone were denied permission to meet Mirwaiz at his Nageen residence, where he has been under detention since 5 August 2019.


After many attempts to meet him but leader were denied.<ref> https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jul/29/hurriyat-demands-release-of-mirwaiz-alleges-no-one-allowed-to-meet-him-2337317.amp</ref>
After many attempts to meet him but leader were denied.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wani |first=Fayaz |date=2021-07-02 |title=Hurriyat demands release of Mirwaiz, alleges no one allowed to meet him |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/Jul/29/hurriyat-demands-release-of-mirwaiz-alleges-no-one-allowed-to-meet-him-2337317.html |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


On September 2019, Molana Masroor Abbas was also house arrest. Thousands protests for there leaders detention. Then, Police have released Shia cleric and Hurriyat leader Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari from house detention. Masroor Abbas Ansari, who is the president of Ittehadul Muslimeen was detained three days ago on the eve of Ashura-e-Muharram. On july 2020, police personnel deployed outside his house at Nawakadal were removed and he was set free.<ref>https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/08/31/masroor-abbas-released-from-house-detention/</ref>
In September 2019, Molana Masroor Abbas was also house arrest. Thousands protests for there leaders detention. Then, Police have released Shia cleric and Hurriyat leader Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari from house detention. Masroor Abbas Ansari, who is the president of Ittehadul Muslimeen was detained three days ago on the eve of Ashura-e-Muharram. In July 2020, police personnel deployed outside his house at Nawakadal were removed and he was set free.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-31 |title=Masroor Abbas Released From House Detention |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2020/08/31/masroor-abbas-released-from-house-detention/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Kashmir Observer}}</ref>


===2016 Crackdown===
===2016 Crackdown===
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (m) chief [[Mirwaiz Umar Farooq]] was arrested when he marched towards Eidgah on Friday. A statement issued by Hurriyat Conference (m) said that in accordance with the joint resistance program of the ‘Eidgah Chalo’ today, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was detained outside his Nigeen residence as soon as he tried to march towards ‘Eidgah.
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (m) chief [[Mirwaiz Umar Farooq]] was arrested when he marched towards Eidgah on Friday. A statement issued by Hurriyat Conference (m) said that in accordance with the joint resistance program of the 'Eidgah Chalo' today, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was detained outside his Nigeen residence as soon as he tried to march towards 'Eidgah.
Earlier, [[Syed Ali Geelani]] too was arrested.
Earlier, [[Syed Ali Geelani]] too was arrested.
After than [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] president [[Maulana]] [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]] was arrested by police from his residence at Nawa Kadal before Friday prayers.
After than [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]] president [[Maulana]] Masroor Abbas Ansari was arrested by police from his residence at Nawa Kadal before Friday prayers.
He had tried to lead march towards Eidgah. Then thousands of people protest in Srinagar for their leaders arrest.<ref> https://kashmirlife.net/day49-mirwaiz-umar-masroor-abbas-detained-115922/</ref>
He had tried to lead march towards Eidgah. Then thousands of people protest in Srinagar for their leaders arrest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raafi |first=Muhammad |date=2016-08-26 |title=#Day49: Mirwaiz Umar, Masroor Abbas Detained |url=https://kashmirlife.net/day49-mirwaiz-umar-masroor-abbas-detained-115922/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Kashmir Life}}</ref>


Masroor Abbas is known for his workings around Kashmir valley. From 2010 when he returned from Qum, He organized Islamic educational classes for the common people, young and old in Srinagar Kashmir and preached them about Islam.
== Academia ==
Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari is currently president of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]], Senior leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] and [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]]. Despite political activity, He is Founder of Al Abbas Relief Trust and chairman of Madina Public School<ref>https://jkffc.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Madina-Public-High-School-Baliharran-Pattan-Baramulla.pdf</ref> and many is islamic schools.
==Works==
Masroor Abbas is known for his work in the Kashmir Valley. From 2010 when he returned from Qom, he organized Islamic education classes for common people, young and old in Srinagar, Kashmir and preached Islam to them.
===Reformation in Mourning===
After their arrival from [[Qum]], [[Iran]], the [[mourning]] conversion spread in the Kashmir Valley. Earlier only [[Marsia]] students studied in [[Muharram]]'s class. However, with his foresight, he revolutionized the traditional system of worship by introducing the Ushra Majlis system, which consisted of ten sermons delivered by a religious scholar at night, especially in the month of Muharram. This new concept has brought about an extraordinary change.
Like his father, Masroor soon gained fame for his eloquent speeches at various places in the [[Kashmir]] valley. His philosophy resonated deeply with the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, who warmly accepted his teachings. Expanding his reach, he conducted extensive classes and lectures in various parts of Kashmir. Through these educational sessions, he passionately preached about the deep significance of the [[Battle of Karbala]] and earnestly emphasized the responsibilities of the younger generation.
===Educational Development===
Masroor Abbas worked to raise the educational level of the Shia community in the Kashmir Valley. In the initial stages, when he returned to Kashmir, Masroor organized various classes in various places in modest rooms to teach various subjects, especially [[ethics]], his speech was very influential, as he introduced Islam. Made the teachings public. Moreover, he selflessly cooperated with other Islamic organizations to further their common goals in this great endeavour.
Masroor emphasized education in most of his [[Friday Prayer]] sermons and highlighted in his lectures how important education is to a successful society. Masroor organized and participated in several educational conferences and seminars to promote the values of education. He also participated in academic conferences of various colleges as a representative of the Shia community.
Masroor President of Ittehad al-Muslimeen and Chairman of Madinah Public School Bali Haran where he emphasized the teaching of [[Kalam]] and more than half of the scholars of the Kashmiri madrassa are his students.


==Alliance to Political Party==
==Positions and activities==
[[Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party]] President [[Altaf Bukhari]] in talks with Hurriyat leaders to join party. The J&K Apni Party (JKAP) has opened channels of communication with a senior separatist leader, associated with the Hurriyat, to join the party in Srinagar. Earlier, an officer bearer associated with Hurriyat leader Masroor Ansari, who heads the Ittihadul Muslimeen, joined the JKAP.
Mr. Ansari, taking a strong note of the development, said:
{{blockquote|Denial and deviation from the fundamental principles of our organization was not acceptable under any circumstances. We are committed to save the credibility of the party and the principles of our Late founder in particular. Any person holding any position will be thrown out from the party if he acts contrary to the organizational constitution and fundamental rules.”}} Maulana Masroor Ansari Tweeted.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashiq |first=Peerzada |date=2023-09-12 |title=J&K Apni Party in talks with Hurriyat leaders to join party: sources |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jk-apni-party-in-talks-with-hurriyat-leaders-to-join-party-sources/article67299453.ece/amp/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
An emergency meeting of the core committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Ittehad Muslimeen was held under the chairmanship of Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, the president of the organization, in which using the powers given to the president in the constitution, the organization's Majlis-e-Administrator Working Committee) was dissolved and a new one was formed. An ad-hoc committee consisting of only 5 members was constituted till the election of the working committee and office-bearers. In this emergency meeting, the resignation of General Secretary Syed Muzaffar Rizvi was also approved.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Apni Party appoints former separatist leader as vice president |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/apni-party-appoints-former-separatist-leader-as-vice-president-2683414 |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
==Educational upliftment==
Masroor Abbas worked for the upliftment of the educational level of Shia community in Kashmir valley. In the initial stages when he arrived back to Kashmir, Masroor organized different classes to teach different subjects especially [[ethics]] in modest rooms at different places, the impact of his words was immense, as he imparted the teachings of the Islamic religion to these eager minds. Additionally, he selflessly collaborated with other Islamic organizations to further advance their shared goals in this noble endeavor.
Maulana Masroor in his [[Friday prayer]] sermons mostly stressed on education and in his lectures, he shed light on how important education is for the successful society. Maulana Masroor organized and participated into number of educational conferences and seminars to propagate the values of education. He also participated in educational conferences of different colleges as representative of Shia community.
Masroor President of Ittehad ul Muslimeen and Chairman of Madina Public School Bali haran, where he emphasised to teach [[Kalam]].


== Academia ==
He has held following positions:
Ansari is currently president of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]], Senior leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]] and [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]]. Despite political activity, He is Founder of Al Abbas Relief Trust and chairman of Madina Public School<ref>https://jkffc.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Madina-Public-High-School-Baliharran-Pattan-Baramulla.pdf</ref> and many is Islamic schools.
* ''[[Imam of Friday Prayer|Imam-e-Jummah]]'' (leader of the Friday prayers) at the Masjid Sajjadia, Chattabal, [[Srinagar]],
* Senior Leader of [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]].
* Leader of [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]]
* President of [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]]
* Chairman of Madina Public School, Bali haran, [[Baramulla]]
* Senior Member of Majlis e Ulama e Imamia
* Head of Al Abbas Relief Trust.

==Lectures==
Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari gave numerous lectures in both Urdu and [[Kashmiri language]] on various topics, especially Islamic philosophy and youth issues.
* Tawheed ([[Monotheism]])
* [[Quran]]
* Knowledge of Ahle Bait
* Life and death
* Knowledge of Imamate and Wilayat
* Imamat
* The mission of ending the Prophethood
* Philosophy of Martyrdom
* Divine knowledge

==Views==
=== Islamic views ===
Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari has said that the message of Hussainiyat the path of [[Prophet Muhammad]](pbuh), [[Imam Ali]] and [[Husayn ibn Ali|Imam Hussain ibne Ali]] is the headspring of freedom, independence, and peace. He Always Advised to youth to recite [[Quran]] and Hadith of [[Prophet Muhammad]] (pbuh) and Ale bait.
=== Political views ===
Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari support the freedom of Jammu & Kashmir and Palestine and call on international organizations to play their role in stopping atrocities in Kashmir, Palestine, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Qatif, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Rohingya. They believe that no oppression can succeed on the soul [[Karbala]], and the oppressed will always prevail. They claim that terrorism, injustice, corruption and obscenity are all un-Islamic forms of Yazidism and can be countered by raising the banner of Hussainism.
{{blockquote| {{Nastaliq| " ہم کشمیر اور فلسطین کی آزادی کی حمایت کرتے ہیں اور عالمی اداروں سے مطالبہ کرتے ہیں کہ وہ کشمیر، فلسطین، بحرین، یمن، شام، قطیف، افغانستان، نائیجیریا اور روہنگیا میں مظالم بند کرانے کے لیے اپنا کردار ادا کریں۔ ان کا عقیدہ ہے کہ روح کربلا پر کوئی ظلم کامیاب نہیں ہوسکتا، اور مظلوم ہمیشہ غالب رہے گا۔ ہمارا دعویٰ ہے کہ دہشت گردی، ناانصافی، بدعنوانی اور فحاشی یہ سب یزیدیت کی غیر اسلامی شکلیں ہیں اور ان کا مقابلہ حسینیت کا جھنڈا بلند کرکے کیا جاسکتا ہے۔ "}} Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari Tweeted...}}
On the other hand, He is big supporter of [[Islamic Republic of Iran]].
=== On extremism ===
Masroor Abbas Ansari is among the religious leaders and Islamic scholars who openly condemned and spoke against terrorists and terrorism and emphasized Shia-Sunni unity in Jammu and Kashmir.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Destruction of Kashmiri Shias]]
* [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]]
* [[Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen]]
* [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]]
* [[Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front]]
* [[Kashmir conflict]]
* [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
* [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
* [[Mustafa Hussain Ansari]]
* [[Destruction of Kashmiri Shias]]

* [[ Ghulam Rasool Noori]]


==References==
==References==
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* [https://ittihadul.tripod.com/ Lectures & speeches of Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari]
* [https://ittihadul.tripod.com/ Lectures & speeches of Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari]
* Videos of prominent Shia scholars and religious leader Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari
* Videos of prominent Shia scholars and religious leader Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari
**{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRCdZVNksow|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=2022-10-04|title=Speech of Maulana Masroor Abbas on 40th day of Molvi Abbas Ansari}}
**{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRCdZVNksow|via=YouTube|access-date=2022-10-04|title=Speech of Maulana Masroor Abbas on 40th day of Molvi Abbas Ansari}}


[[Category:1975 births]]
[[Category:1975 births]]

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Quaid-e-Itthad
Maulana
Allama
Masroor Abbas Ansari
مسرور عباس انصاری
Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM)
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 October 2022
Preceded byMohammad Abbas Ansari
TitleMaulana
Allama
Hujjat-ul-Islam Wal Muslimeen
Personal life
Born
Masroor Abbas Ansari

(1975-03-12) 12 March 1975 (age 49)
Nawa kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
NationalityKashmiri
Children2 sons
Parent
EraModern era
RegionKashmir
Political partyJammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen
Main interest(s)Islamic philosophy, Quranic exegesis, Mantiq, logic, Tawhid, Kashf al-Asrar, Tahrir al-Wasilah, Islamic Government, Uṣūl al-Fiqh, Nahj al-Balagha
Alma materOriental College Srinagar
Kashmir University
Houza Ilmia Qom, Qom, Iran.
Known forleader of Ittehadul muslimeen
Other namesArabic/Persian/Urdu:
مسرور عباس انصاری
OccupationReligious Shia Scholar and Moderate Separatist Leader
RelativesMohammad Abbas Ansari (Father)
Mustafa Hussain Ansari (Uncle)
Sajjad Haider Ansari (Cousin)
Religious life
ReligionIslam
DenominationUsuli Twelver Shia
SchoolTwelver
SectPan Islamic Unity in Jammu and Kashmir
JurisprudenceJa`fari
CreedUsuli Twelver Shi`a Islam
ProfessionKhateeb and Imam of Friday Prayer of Majid Sajjadia chattabal, Srinagar
Muslim leader
Based inSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
PostCleric
Jurist
Shia Muslim Leader
Period in office2015 – present
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Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari (Urdu: مولانا مسرور عباس انصاری) is Islamic Scholar. He is also cleric, preacher, activist, theologian, religious and political leader in Jammu and Kashmir.[1][2] He is the Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), a Kashmiri nationalist Shia separatist political party that aims for Shi'a–Sunni unity in Kashmir and is also a religious organization that conducts the Grand Ashura Procession in Kashmir.[3][4] He is the President of Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, and a Senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), an alliance of 26 political, social, and religious organizations formed on 9 March 1993 as a united political front to unite Jammu and Kashmir. He is also a senior leader of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).[5][6][7] He succeeded his father Mohammad Abbas Ansari after his death.[8][9][10][11] Ansari is a religious leader of Kashmiri Shia Muslims, chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen, and Senior Leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.(JKLF).[12][13][14]

Early life and education

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Ansari was born on 12 March 1975, in Srinagar.[15] He graduated from the Oriental College in Srinagar and then went to Kashmir University. Later, he traveled to Iran to study at the Qom Seminary.[15] After 14 years of study in Iran he returned to Kashmir.

Career

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Ansari is the president of Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM). He was the Sub Editor of the monthly Urdu magazine "Safina," which was published from Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Government Medical College Road, Karan Nagar, Srinagar. He is a senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference. He has been detained many times over the Kashmir conflict. On 9 July 2023, he was detained again.[12][16]

Ansari, said that the police action against peaceful mourners on and before Ashura in 2022 is reprehensible and that the government's assertion of taking action during the pandemic is false, as participants were following all SOPs.[17]

8th Muharram processions

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Ansari on Friday 2023 hailed the decision of LG administration including Lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha[18][19] to lift the 34 year old ban on 8th Muharram procession.[20][21][22]

On 9th Muharram, he urged the authorities to release all religious leaders, lift the ban on the traditional Ashura procession and allow Friday prayers at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid without any hindrance.[23] In 2023, Ashura processions in Kashmir were held in Srinigar.[24]

2018 Controversy

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On 15 October 2018, a day after Ansari was detained by police in view of Local Body Polls, thousands of people from Shia-community from Mirgund, Rambail, Matipora and its adjoining areas staged a protest while blocking the Srinagar Muzaffarbad Highway at Mirgund Pattan on Sunday.[citation needed]

2019 Crackdown

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The Hurriyat Conference on Thursday demanded the release of its chairman and cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who has been under house arrest since the abrogation of Article 370 by the centre on 5 August 2019.

"Mirwaiz is under house detention since 5 August 2019 and none is allowed to visit and meet him," said a Hurriyat Conference spokesman.

He said three Senior Hurriyat leaders Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, Prof Abdul Ghani Bhat and Bilal Lone were denied permission to meet Mirwaiz at his Nageen residence, where he has been under detention since 5 August 2019.

After many attempts to meet him but leader were denied.[25]

In September 2019, Molana Masroor Abbas was also house arrest. Thousands protests for there leaders detention. Then, Police have released Shia cleric and Hurriyat leader Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari from house detention. Masroor Abbas Ansari, who is the president of Ittehadul Muslimeen was detained three days ago on the eve of Ashura-e-Muharram. In July 2020, police personnel deployed outside his house at Nawakadal were removed and he was set free.[26]

2016 Crackdown

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All Parties Hurriyat Conference (m) chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was arrested when he marched towards Eidgah on Friday. A statement issued by Hurriyat Conference (m) said that in accordance with the joint resistance program of the 'Eidgah Chalo' today, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was detained outside his Nigeen residence as soon as he tried to march towards 'Eidgah. Earlier, Syed Ali Geelani too was arrested. After than Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen president Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari was arrested by police from his residence at Nawa Kadal before Friday prayers. He had tried to lead march towards Eidgah. Then thousands of people protest in Srinagar for their leaders arrest.[27]

Masroor Abbas is known for his workings around Kashmir valley. From 2010 when he returned from Qum, He organized Islamic educational classes for the common people, young and old in Srinagar Kashmir and preached them about Islam.

Alliance to Political Party

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Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari in talks with Hurriyat leaders to join party. The J&K Apni Party (JKAP) has opened channels of communication with a senior separatist leader, associated with the Hurriyat, to join the party in Srinagar. Earlier, an officer bearer associated with Hurriyat leader Masroor Ansari, who heads the Ittihadul Muslimeen, joined the JKAP. Mr. Ansari, taking a strong note of the development, said:

Denial and deviation from the fundamental principles of our organization was not acceptable under any circumstances. We are committed to save the credibility of the party and the principles of our Late founder in particular. Any person holding any position will be thrown out from the party if he acts contrary to the organizational constitution and fundamental rules.”

Maulana Masroor Ansari Tweeted.[28]

An emergency meeting of the core committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Ittehad Muslimeen was held under the chairmanship of Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, the president of the organization, in which using the powers given to the president in the constitution, the organization's Majlis-e-Administrator Working Committee) was dissolved and a new one was formed. An ad-hoc committee consisting of only 5 members was constituted till the election of the working committee and office-bearers. In this emergency meeting, the resignation of General Secretary Syed Muzaffar Rizvi was also approved.[29]

Educational upliftment

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Masroor Abbas worked for the upliftment of the educational level of Shia community in Kashmir valley. In the initial stages when he arrived back to Kashmir, Masroor organized different classes to teach different subjects especially ethics in modest rooms at different places, the impact of his words was immense, as he imparted the teachings of the Islamic religion to these eager minds. Additionally, he selflessly collaborated with other Islamic organizations to further advance their shared goals in this noble endeavor. Maulana Masroor in his Friday prayer sermons mostly stressed on education and in his lectures, he shed light on how important education is for the successful society. Maulana Masroor organized and participated into number of educational conferences and seminars to propagate the values of education. He also participated in educational conferences of different colleges as representative of Shia community. Masroor President of Ittehad ul Muslimeen and Chairman of Madina Public School Bali haran, where he emphasised to teach Kalam.

Academia

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Ansari is currently president of Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen, Senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front. Despite political activity, He is Founder of Al Abbas Relief Trust and chairman of Madina Public School[30] and many is Islamic schools.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Senior Pro-Independence Leader and President Itehadul Muslim J&K Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari lead a rally at Chattabal Srinagar on Youm al Quds to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and other oppressed nations".
  2. ^ "Supporters of Masroor Abbas Ansari C Leader Editorial Stock Photo – Stock Image".
  3. ^ "Masroor Abbas Ansari hailed for promoting Muslim unity in IIOJK". 30 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Kashmiri Famous Shia Personalities, Important Shia Personalities, Imam Hussain Research Centre". imamhussainresearch.com.
  5. ^ "Hurriyat: Its History, Role, and Relevance". The Indian Express. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Masroor Abbas condemns the killing spree". Greater Kashmir. 11 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Security of all 18 Hurriyat leaders, 155 politicians withdrawn". excelsiornews.com. 21 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Maulana Abbas Ansari Bereaved". 24 November 2020.
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  12. ^ a b "Shia leader, others arrested from Srinagar hotel; police say 'attempt to revive JKLF & Hurriyat' – the New Indian Express".
  13. ^ "Moulana Masroor Ansari detained along with others, claims the party". 9 July 2023.
  14. ^ "Indian police arrest APHC leader Maulana Masroor Abbas in Srinagar". 9 July 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Hurriyat: A crowded house, a divided house". The Indian Express. 23 May 2002. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  16. ^ "Masroor Abbas Released from House Detention". 31 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari has condemned the excessive use of PAVA in Downtown localities in Srinagar". Kashmir News Observer. 2016.
  18. ^ "Historic 8th Muharram Procession Takes Place in Kashmir Valley After 34 Years". The Chenab Times. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  19. ^ Excelsior, Daily (27 July 2023). "Muharram Procession Held First Time After 34 Years in Srinagar: LG Manoj Sinha". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Muharram 2023 Date: When is Ashura? Know its importance". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
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  22. ^ "Muharram 2023 | Shia Muslims Carry Out Muharram Procession in Srinagar, Permission After 3 Decades". TimesNow. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  23. ^ "Masroor Credits Those Who Fought For 8th Muharram Route". Kashmir Observer. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  24. ^ Hassan, Tahir (15 July 2024). "Molana Masroor Abbas Ansari exclusive speaking to JK News Today in Srinagar". JK News Today. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  25. ^ Wani, Fayaz (2 July 2021). "Hurriyat demands release of Mirwaiz, alleges no one allowed to meet him". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  26. ^ "Masroor Abbas Released From House Detention". Kashmir Observer. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  27. ^ Raafi, Muhammad (26 August 2016). "#Day49: Mirwaiz Umar, Masroor Abbas Detained". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  28. ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (12 September 2023). "J&K Apni Party in talks with Hurriyat leaders to join party: sources". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  29. ^ "Apni Party appoints former separatist leader as vice president". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  30. ^ https://jkffc.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Madina-Public-High-School-Baliharran-Pattan-Baramulla.pdf
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