Fire engulfs 200-year-old Kashmir shrine
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A fire destroyed a revered Muslim shrine in Indian administered Kashmir on Monday, prompting anti-government protests by residents angered over what they said was a slow response by firefighters.
The cause of the fire at the 200-year-old shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani in the heart of Srinagar city was not immediately known. The blaze started from the roof shortly after morning prayers and quickly engulfed the wooden structure, a police official said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
The 11th century saint, popularly known worldwide as Ghaus-e-Azam, is buried in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The shrine, which held his relics, has served as an important center of Islamic and spiritual teachings in Kashmir. — AP
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Jun 25, 2012 05:27pm
Its really sad that the so-called largest democracy in the world fails to provide for her citizens equality and freedom...
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Jun 25, 2012 03:52pm
There is no meaning in shouting slogans or pelting stones when something naturally happens. It shows, there are some elements in Kashmir who are happy with chaos & disorder & never want to lead a normal life. Anyway, its their choice....................
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Jun 25, 2012 02:47pm
Shrine gets burned in an unfortunate incidents. It is India's fault, throw stones at paramilitary forces.
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Jun 25, 2012 01:12pm
loss of this very shrine is bad news for muslim populatiom of kashmir
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Jun 25, 2012 10:18pm
I am sad to see a historical building burnt to the ground but keep in mind Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani was scholar and we should remember him for his good work. Making his Shrine as place of worship is un-Islamic. No where in Quran and Sunnah of the prophet teaching you will find to make Shrine for the dead or ask a dead person for help. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani also preached us ask Allah for help and follow Quran and Sunnah for guidance. Making Shrine and using it as place of worship is totally forbidden in Islam. I am sad for my brothers and sisters trying so hard to control the fire but my humble request to make Duwah for Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani and remember him as scholar of Islam instead of making his grave a place of working. Forgive me if I offended anybody with my comments but I have to say the truth based on Quran and Sunnah it a duty of every Muslim.
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Jun 26, 2012 12:52am
In India, there is nothing like Muslim Indian and HIndu Indian, all are Indian. Or do you use Muslim Pakistani or Christian Pakistani or Sunni Pakistani or Shia Pakistani. Please do not try to instigate people against each other, already you have done enough harm to the whole world.
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Jun 26, 2012 06:02am
Why this anger ? Religion is truly the opium of the masses.
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Jun 26, 2012 07:11am
indeed a very bad news.... but how this fire broke out?
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