Ajmer Priests not to help Pakistanis in prayers

[rock127]

Ajmer priests not to help Pakistanis in prayers

JAIPUR: Khadims (priests) at the dargah (shrine) of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer have decided not to assist Pakistani pilgrims in offering prayers at the shrine.Several groups of khadims have decided to join the increasing protests against the killing of Sarabjit.

About 640 pilgrims from Pakistan will be visiting Rajasthan's Ajmer town later this week.The pilgrims are expected to arrive in Ajmer May 12 to participate in the 801st Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti.Ahead of the Pakistanis' visit, various organisations -- including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Shiv Sena and the BJP -- have been staging demonstrations in Ajmer, some 150 km from Jaipur.

The Pakistani delegation is likely to stay here for a week."We have decided not to assist any of the Pakistani pilgrims in offering prayers at the shrine. Prayers are not possible without khadims. We demand that the Indian government does not provide visas to any of the pilgrims," said a khadim.

He added that the visit could be a conspiracy by the Pakistani government to increase communal disharmony in India.Another khadim, Natik Chisty, said the anger is brewing over Sarabjit's death, so visa should not be granted to Pak pilgrims.The Shiv Sena staged a protest May 2 at the Ajmer district headquarters, demanding withdrawal of visas to the Pakistani group coming to Ajmer.The Yuva Jat Mahasabha has also threatened to show black flags to Pakistani citizens in Ajmer.

The Urs is the annual event commemorating the death anniversary of Sufi Saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti at the dargah (shrine built over the grave). The Urs features night-long singing of qawwalis, and is held over 15 days. This time, the Urs will be held May 7 to May 22.The spiritual head of the 13th sanctuary shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, Diwan Sayed Zainual Adebdin Ali Khan, had condemned the brutal attack that led to the death of Sarabjit Singh in a Lahore hospital, and said such an attack went against the tenets of Islam.

About five lakh devotees from different parts of the world participate in this event. This year, it is estimated that over seven lakh people will visit the city for the Urs.

 

[Blackwater]

Good decision .

 

[Singh]

I don't support this decision at all.

 

[Blackwater]

I don't support this decision at all.

any reason phaaji

 

[rock127]

btw does "Islam" allows worshiping graves since it becomes Idol worshipping?

 

[Zarvin]

Only 640 people out of 180million people.

 

[rock127]

Only 640 people out of 180million people.

So they are not Paki Muslims?

 

[Dovah]

Only 640 people out of 180million people.

Only 640 were granted visas

 

[Zarvin]

So they are not Paki Muslims?

It's hardly disney land.

India only embarresed itself by condemning people who had nothing to do with the killing of your raw agent.

 

[rock127]

It's hardly disney land.

India only embarresed itself by condemning people who had nothing to do with the killing of your raw agent.

Don't evade the question.Answer it.

Also 650 odd were given visa and there might be 100 times the visa applications.

 

[ladder]

This article above hardly provides details.

Khadims are others are opposed to the visit because this is a official visit authorized by Pakistani govt.
The 650 people are part of an official delegation.

Khadims are opposed this and this is in continuation to the protest against Pakistani PM's visit.

They are not opposed to any Pakistani visiting the Shrine on individual level.

more in this link.

http://http//zeenews.india.com/news/rajasthan/protests-over-pakistan-delegation-s-visit-to-ajmer-during-urs_846701.html

 

[hit&run]

Good decision.

I am glad that there is one place of worship in India which can do politics for sake of patriotism and send the right message to fellow Indians that they stand by the nation, not against.

 

[pmaitra]

btw does "Islam" allows worshiping graves since it becomes Idol worshipping?

That is as per Wahhabi teachings. A grave is not an idol, and Wahhabism is not Islam.

 

[Blackwater]

It's hardly disney land.

India only embarresed itself by condemning people who had nothing to do with the killing of your raw agent.

where were your embarrassment, when 1 paki involve in terrorism and create bad name for whole nation

 

[sorcerer]

Pakistan issues advisory, cautions its citizens over travelling to India

Pakistan today advised its citizens travelling to India to exercise 'due caution' following reports that their security 'may be in jeopardy'.

"The Government of Pakistan wishes to advise its citizens who are planning to travel to India to exercise due caution and care while travelling to various parts of India," said a statement issued by the Foreign Office.

The statement said there were "some disturbing reports in the Indian media which indicate that the safety and security of Pakistani visitors to India, including that of over 600 Zaireen (pilgrims) scheduled to visit Ajmer Sharif for the annual Urs this month, may be in jeopardy".

The statement did not give details about these media reports.

The advisory was issued days after a Pakistani prisoner, Sanaullah Ranjay, was severely assaulted in a jail in Jammu.

Ranjay was attacked soon after Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died in Lahore following a brutal assault in Kot Lakhpat Jail.

The two incidents triggered fresh tensions between the two countries.

Earlier this year, bilateral relations were hit by a string of violations of the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The Government of Pakistan would also call upon the Government of India to ensure that necessary arrangements are in place to provide full protection to all Pakistani visitors to India," the statement said.

Errr...are we supposed to provide protection to their ISI mole?

 

[trackwhack]

Ignorant and medieval thinking.

 

[Singh]

any reason phaaji

I can't frankly think of any reason to support it.

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Good decision.

I am glad that there is one place of worship in India which can do politics for sake of patriotism and send the right message to fellow Indians that they stand by the nation, not against.

Lets not mix Politics with Religion, it has been our bane since independence.

 

[jamesvaikom]

Lets not mix Politics with Religion, it has been our bane since independence.

Some people betray our country in the name of religion. What is the problem if some people use opportunity to show that they are patriots? Such actions will help reduce misconception about Muslims in India.

 

[hit&run]

Lets not mix Politics with Religion, it has been our bane since independence.

I see no harm in such politics. The fatal politics and religion combo you are talking is not comparable to it.

 

[Blackwater]

Some people betray our country in the name of religion. What is the problem if some people use opportunity to show that they are patriots? Such actions will help reduce misconception about Muslims in India.

you mean sharukh khan