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'''Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen''' ([[Urdu]]: جموں و کشمیر اتحاد المسلمین) (abbr. JKIM) is a [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]] [[nationalist]] [[Shia]] separatist political party which aims for [[Shia–Sunni relations|Shi'a–Sunni unity]] in Kashmir & independence of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] from India through peaceful struggle.<ref name="JKIM website">{{cite web|url=http://ittihadul.tripod.com/id1.html|title=Introduction|publisher=JAMMU & KASHMIR ITTIHADUL MUSLIMEEN|accessdate=16 April 2010|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412141912/http://ittihadul.tripod.com/id1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was founded by [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] and his followers in 1962 at Srinagar Kashmir.<ref name="f376">{{cite web | title=Indian police stop Kashmir procession, 60 hurt | website=[[Reuters]] | date=26 December 2009 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kashmir-procession-idUSTRE5BP0PL20091226 | access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="h748">{{cite web | last=Masood | first=Bashaarat | title=Hurriyat ex-chairman, Shia cleric Abbas Ansari dies | website=[[The Indian Express]] | date=25 October 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/srinagar/maulana-abbas-ansari-former-hurriyat-chief-and-prominent-shia-cleric-dies-at-86-8228974/ | access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/public-funeral-for-separatist-molvi-abbas-ansari/cid/1894203 | title=Jammu & Kashmir: Public funeral for separatist Molvi Abbas Ansari | access-date=2022-10-29 | archive-date=2022-10-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026022950/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/public-funeral-for-separatist-molvi-abbas-ansari/cid/1894203 | url-status=live }}</ref> {{As of|2023}}, [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]] is the head of this organisation.<ref name="l848">{{cite web | author=The Hindu Bureau | title=Separatists from Hurriyat, JKLF taken to police station in Srinagar following bid to revive: Jammu and Kashmir Police | website=[[The Hindu]] | date=9 July 2023 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/separatists-from-hurriyat-jklf-make-a-bid-to-revive-taken-to-police-station-in-srinagar-jk-police/article67061825.ece | access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref>
'''Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen''' ([[Urdu]]: جموں و کشمیر اتحاد المسلمین) (abbr. JKIM) is a [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]] [[nationalist]] [[Shia]] separatist political party which aims for [[Shia–Sunni relations|Shi'a–Sunni unity]] in Kashmir & independence of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] from India through peaceful struggle.<ref name="JKIM website">{{cite web|url=http://ittihadul.tripod.com/id1.html|title=Introduction|publisher=JAMMU & KASHMIR ITTIHADUL MUSLIMEEN|accessdate=16 April 2010|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412141912/http://ittihadul.tripod.com/id1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was founded by [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] and his followers in 1962 at Srinagar Kashmir.<ref name="f376">{{cite web | title=Indian police stop Kashmir procession, 60 hurt | website=[[Reuters]] | date=26 December 2009 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kashmir-procession-idUSTRE5BP0PL20091226 | access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="h748">{{cite web | last=Masood | first=Bashaarat | title=Hurriyat ex-chairman, Shia cleric Abbas Ansari dies | website=[[The Indian Express]] | date=25 October 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/srinagar/maulana-abbas-ansari-former-hurriyat-chief-and-prominent-shia-cleric-dies-at-86-8228974/ | access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/public-funeral-for-separatist-molvi-abbas-ansari/cid/1894203 | title=Jammu & Kashmir: Public funeral for separatist Molvi Abbas Ansari | access-date=2022-10-29 | archive-date=2022-10-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026022950/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/public-funeral-for-separatist-molvi-abbas-ansari/cid/1894203 | url-status=live }}</ref> {{As of|2023}}, [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]] is the head of this organisation.<ref name="l848">{{cite web | author=The Hindu Bureau | title=Separatists from Hurriyat, JKLF taken to police station in Srinagar following bid to revive: Jammu and Kashmir Police | website=[[The Hindu]] | date=9 July 2023 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/separatists-from-hurriyat-jklf-make-a-bid-to-revive-taken-to-police-station-in-srinagar-jk-police/article67061825.ece | access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref>

==History and Perspective==

===History===
Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen was founded by a group of Shiite Muslim clergy and scholars headed by [[Maulana]] [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] on February 2, 1962 in [[Srinagar]], Jammu and Kashmir . It is popular among [[Shia Islam|Shiite Muslims]] in the [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and other Neighbor countries like [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]] and in [[syria]]. It is now headed by [[Maulana]] [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]] after his father’s death in 2022.

===Perspective===
The party's main perspective is to speak against the oppression of shia community, establish goodwill with the [[Sunni Islam|Sunni Muslim]] community, raise political and religious awareness among Muslims and to revive the teachings of the [[Quran]] and [[Muhammad]] and his family in the society.

==8th Muharram Struggles==
In History, Leader were arrested many in the protest. The government privately cites fear of militant strikes as a reason for the restrictions. [[Shia]] leaders in the state, such as [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]], complain that the restrictions are discriminatory and impinge of their [[freedom of religion]].

In 2023, the Muharram 8th procession was allowed after 34 years of hiatus.<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>

[[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 and [[List of lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir |Lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir]] 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>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/festivals/muharram-2023-date-when-is-ashura-know-its-importance/amp_articleshow/102196595.cms|title=Muharram 2023 Date: When is Ashura? Know its importance|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/srinagar/after-3-decades-jk-allows-muharram-procession-8862262/|title=After 3 decades, J&K allows Muharram procession|date=July 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|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|title=Muharram 2023 &#124; Shia Muslims Carry Out Muharram Procession In Srinagar, Permission After 3 Decades|date=July 27, 2023|website=TimesNow}}</ref>

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

==Ideology==
According to JKIM, Islam is and was the basic ideology of Jammu and Kashmir; by deviating this ideology a conspiracy was made to make Jammu and Kashmir a sectarian state. At this stage, the formation of JKIM was deemed necessary for the failure of this conspiracy. The main ideology is Shia Sunni Unity in Jammu and Kashmir and the main objective of this organisation was to protect the rights of Shia Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir and give them a voice in the International.
==List of National Presidents==
# [[Maulana]] [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]] - (1962-2022)
# [[Maulana]] [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]] - (2022 to Till date)

==See also==
* [[Maulana]] [[Mohammad Abbas Ansari]]
* [[Maulana]] [[Masroor Abbas Ansari]]
* [[All Parties Hurriyat Conference]]


==History and Perspective==
==History and Perspective==

Revision as of 05:17, 10 September 2023

Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen
جموں و کشمیر اتحاد المسلمین
AbbreviationJKIM
LeaderMaulana Masroor Abbas Ansari
PresidentMaulana Masroor Abbas Ansari
ChairpersonMaulana Masroor Abbas Ansari
General SecretarySyed Muzaffar Razvi
FounderMaulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari
Founded2 February 1962 (62 years ago) (1962-02-02)
HeadquartersGovt. Medical College Road Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
IdeologyShia Sunni Unity
Political positionBig tent
ColorsGreen
Website
ittihadul.tripod.com

Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (Urdu: جموں و کشمیر اتحاد المسلمین) (abbr. JKIM) is a Kashmiri nationalist Shia separatist political party which aims for Shi'a–Sunni unity in Kashmir & independence of Jammu and Kashmir from India through peaceful struggle.[1] It was founded by Mohammad Abbas Ansari and his followers in 1962 at Srinagar Kashmir.[2][3][4] As of 2023, Masroor Abbas Ansari is the head of this organisation.[5]

History and Perspective

History

Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen was founded by a group of Shiite Muslim clergy and scholars headed by Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari on February 2, 1962 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir . It is popular among Shiite Muslims in the Jammu and Kashmir and other Neighbor countries like India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and in syria. It is now headed by Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari after his father’s death in 2022.

Perspective

The party's main perspective is to speak against the oppression of shia community, establish goodwill with the Sunni Muslim community, raise political and religious awareness among Muslims and to revive the teachings of the Quran and Muhammad and his family in the society.

8th Muharram Struggles

In History, Leader were arrested many in the protest. The government privately cites fear of militant strikes as a reason for the restrictions. Shia leaders in the state, such as Mohammad Abbas Ansari, complain that the restrictions are discriminatory and impinge of their freedom of religion.

In 2023, the Muharram 8th procession was allowed after 34 years of hiatus.[6][7]

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 and Lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir 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.[8][9][10]

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

Ideology

According to JKIM, Islam is and was the basic ideology of Jammu and Kashmir; by deviating this ideology a conspiracy was made to make Jammu and Kashmir a sectarian state. At this stage, the formation of JKIM was deemed necessary for the failure of this conspiracy. The main ideology is Shia Sunni Unity in Jammu and Kashmir and the main objective of this organisation was to protect the rights of Shia Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir and give them a voice in the International.

List of National Presidents

  1. Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari - (1962-2022)
  2. Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari - (2022 to Till date)

See also

History and Perspective

History

Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen was founded by a group of Shiite Muslim clergy and scholars headed by Mohammad Abbas Ansari on February 2, 1962 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and since his death in 2022 has been headed by his son Masroor Abbas Ansari.

In 2023, the Muharram 8th procession was allowed after 34 years of hiatus.[11][12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Introduction". JAMMU & KASHMIR ITTIHADUL MUSLIMEEN. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  2. ^ "Indian police stop Kashmir procession, 60 hurt". Reuters. 26 December 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  3. ^ Masood, Bashaarat (25 October 2022). "Hurriyat ex-chairman, Shia cleric Abbas Ansari dies". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Jammu & Kashmir: Public funeral for separatist Molvi Abbas Ansari". Archived from the original on 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  5. ^ The Hindu Bureau (9 July 2023). "Separatists from Hurriyat, JKLF taken to police station in Srinagar following bid to revive: Jammu and Kashmir Police". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Historic 8th Muharram Procession Takes Place in Kashmir Valley After 34 Years". The Chenab Times. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  7. ^ Excelsior, Daily (27 July 2023). "Muharram Procession Held First Time After 34 Years In Srinagar: LG Manoj Sinha". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Muharram 2023 Date: When is Ashura? Know its importance" – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  9. ^ "After 3 decades, J&K allows Muharram procession". July 27, 2023.
  10. ^ "Muharram 2023 | Shia Muslims Carry Out Muharram Procession In Srinagar, Permission After 3 Decades". TimesNow. July 27, 2023.
  11. ^ "Historic 8th Muharram Procession Takes Place in Kashmir Valley After 34 Years". The Chenab Times. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  12. ^ Excelsior, Daily (27 July 2023). "Muharram Procession Held First Time After 34 Years In Srinagar: LG Manoj Sinha". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 27 July 2023.