Srinagar, Nov 8 (JKNS): Syed Shakeel Ahmad Naqashbandi, son of the Valley’s senior-most cleric, Syed Ahmad Sayeed Naqshbandi, will assume the role of Naib Imam of the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar from next Friday, sources told news agency JKNS.
Sources said, that Imam-e-Hai Syed Ahmad Sayeed Naqshbandi, continues to hold his position as the Grand Imam of Jamia Masjid Srinagar.
“There is no resignation. The Imam-e-Hai continues in his role. His son, Syed Shakeel Ahmad Naqashbandi, will begin assisting him as Naib Imam from the coming Friday,” a source privy to the development said.
Syed Ahmad Sayeed Naqshbandi, who has served as Imam-e-Hai since 1963, remains one of the Valley’s most respected religious figures, known for his scholarship and decades-long service at Jamia Masjid Nowhatta.—(JKNS
