Srinagar, Oct 30: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been featured among the most influential Muslim leaders in the Asian continent and the subcontinent in the prestigious publication The Muslim 500 – 2026.
Recognized for his enduring influence, commitment, and leadership, the inclusion marks a significant acknowledgment of his role as a prominent religious and socio-political figure from Jammu and Kashmir.
The achievement has drawn appreciation across sections, with many describing it as a result of his “hard work and perseverance,” calling it a well-deserved milestone.
Kashmir Pen congratulated Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on this international recognition, noting that such accomplishments highlight the region’s continued contribution to global Muslim thought and leadership.

