Meerut: City Qazi’s Chair Dispute Leads to Chaos at Jama Masjid During Friday Prayers (Watch Video)

A dispute over the city Qazi's chair led to huge chaos during Friday prayers at Shahi Jama Masjid on March 21. The crowd gathered around the Self-proclaimed Qazi Qari Shafiq. He was denied the microphone during the Namaz. Later he was escorted out by police. Maulana Khurshid led the prayers amid the ongoing dispute.

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A dispute over the city Qazi's chair led to chaos during Friday prayers at Shahi Jama Masjid. Self-proclaimed Qazi Qari Shafiq was surrounded by a crowd, denied the microphone, and later escorted out by police. Maulana Khurshid led the prayers amid the… pic.twitter.com/B9QF3FcuR7

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A contender for the city Qazi's position, Maulana Qari Shafiqur Rehman, said, "In the presence of officials, it was decided that Harish Sahab would deliver the statement. I sat down to speak, but I was not allowed. The microphone was not given to me, and I was prevented from speaking, leading to chaos. After the prayers, I was surrounded, and some people misbehaved by pulling my clothes and acting inappropriately. Now, think about why they are doing this to me."

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Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Maulana Qari Shafiqur Rehman, a contender for the city Qazi's position, says, "In the presence of officials, it was decided that Harish Sahab would deliver the statement. I sat down to speak, but I was not allowed. The microphone was not given to me, and I… https://t.co/IrHD00XmEDpic.twitter.com/OKoX2lnIE4

— IANS (@ians_india) March 21, 2025

The Friday prayer is extremely significant during Ramadan because it is a time of increased spiritual significance and provides Muslims with a rare chance to come together in congregation, ask for forgiveness, and deepen their relationship with Allah.