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Kashmir Chief cleric Umar Farooq figures among 500 most influential Muslims of world

Kashmir Chief cleric Umar Farooq figures among  500 most influential Muslims of world

Srinagar, Oct 7 (UNI) Kashmir Chief Cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been named among the most influential Muslim personalities by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC) Jordan.

Mirwaiz Farooq has been included in the “Muslim500” for the 11th time in a row by RISSC, Jordon for the year 2025, a statement of Mirwaiz said here on Monday.

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