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Jamiat Ahle Hadith Jammu and Kashmir (Template:Lit) is a Salafi organization based in Srinagar, in Indian-administrated Jammu and Kashmir.[1][2] The main motive of the organisation is to practice and propagate the Quran and Hadees in accordance to the Salafi Thought.Template:Citation needed

The organization has many educational centres across the state. In 2011, under the leadership of Showkat Ahmad Shah, Jamiat Ahle Hadith planned to open a global university, named the Trans World Muslim University.[3][4] After the assassination of Shah, the plan was abandoned.[5]

Jamiat Ahle Hadith's headquarters are located in Eidgah, Srinagar, where religious conferences are held.[6]

Template:As of, Dr. Abdul Lateef Al-Kindi is its current president for a three-year term, while Mushtaq Ahmad Wani serves as the general secretary. Mufti Muhammad Yaqoob Baba Al-Madani serves as the grand mufti.Template:Citation needed

Education

It is primarily an Islamic organisation devoted to the propagation of Islamic teachings in Jammu and Kashmir. It operates numerous primary Islamic educational institutions in almost every locality of the state.Template:Citation needed It also operates modern contemporary educational institutions which number around 150, which include higher secondary schools, high schools and primary schools.

Notable people

References

  1. Jamiat e Ahlihadith Kashmir. Asia Speaks. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. Ahlihadith Movement In Kashmir. Kashmir Reader(11 November 2011).
  3. Trans World Muslim University, Irfan, Shams. Kashmir Life(2009-10-10). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  4. Moulana Showkat assassination case solved, claims J&K police. The Times of India(2011-04-16). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  5. Transworld Muslim University by 2010: Jamiat Ahle Hadees. Greater Kashmir.
  6. Jamiat Ahlihadees to hold two days Islamic conference at Eidgah Srinagar. onlykashmir.in. Retrieved 12 March 2017.