By Arman Neyazi, New
Age Islam
28 April 2021
India’s Deep-Rooted Pluralistic Democracy Is An
Example Of Brotherhood And Shared Cultural Values Of All The Religious
Communities
Main Points:
1.
India worships the concept of the
Idea of India, ‘the Unity in Diversity.
2.
The history of Islam in India goes
back to the days of King Cheraman Perumal of Kerala.
3.
Mughal emperors were advocates of
Hindu-Muslim unity in India.
4.
Chhatrapati Shivaji has been an
embodiment of Hindu-Muslim unity
5.
Hindus and Muslims stood together
and fought for the independence of mother India
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India’s
deep-rooted pluralistic democracy is an example of brotherhood and shared
cultural values of all the religious communities living here.
The history
of Islam in India goes back to the days of King Cheraman Perumal of Kerala
about whom it is said that he was one of those who witnessed the supernatural
event, splitting of the moon performed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This miracle,
splitting the moon, finds a place in the Holy Quran as well.
Malik
Deenar, a Persian scholar and traveller, believed to be one the companions of
the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was one of the first among Muslims to come to
India for Dawah in the Indian Subcontinent. Malik Deenar was asked by the Holy
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to accompany King Cheraman Perumal to India. King
Cheraman Perumal died in Oman during his return from Arabia. Thus, Islamic
association with the Indian subcontinent starts with the earliest age of Islam.
Cheraman Juma Masjid is believed to be first
mosque in India and world’s second oldest
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According
to Wikipedia: Hindu-Muslim Unity: Mughals emperors were advocates of
Hindu-Muslim unity in India. They not only appointed Hindus on the highest
posts of administration but celebrated Hindu festivals of colour (Holi) and
Light (Deepawali) in a way that Islamic traditions got well-knitted in the
Indian Hindu traditions. History has it that Hindus also celebrated Muharram
and respected the holy month of Ramazan by ceasing to eat in public for the
whole month.
Chhatrapati
Shivaji has also been an embodiment of Hindu-Muslim unity. Many Muslims have
graced high posts in Maratha Hindavi Swarajya. More so, Chhatrapati Shivaji’s
most valuable courtiers were Muslims and the responsibility of his security has
been under the power of a Muslim. The third battle of Panipat saw a Muslim
general heading the army, who later lay his life for the cause.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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Hindus and
Muslims stood together and fought for the independence of mother India in the
First War of Independence in 1857.
Various
Deoband Muslim scholars such as Qari Muhammad Tayyib and Kifayatullah Dehlawi
called for a united India. They were advocates of Hindu-Muslim unity with a
concept of composite Indian nationalism
A leader of
the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, Maulana Sayyid Hussain Ahmad Madani stated:
Hindu-Muslim
unity is a prerequisite for the freedom of India. It is the religious and
political duty of the Muslims that they should work for the freedom of India
and continue this struggle until the government accedes to their demand. It is
their duty, which they must do with or without companions, it is the order of
the Almighty. If non-Muslims extend to you the hand of friendship, you too must
extend yours, for compromising for the right cause will establish you as true
believers in Allah.
McDermott,
Rachel Fell; Gordon, Leonard A.; Embree, Ainslie T.; Pritchett, Frances W.;
Dalton, Dennis (2014). Sources of Indian Traditions: Modern India, Pakistan,
and Bangladesh. Columbia University Press. p. 457. ISBN 978-0-231-51092-9.
From the
7th century to this day, India worships the concept of the Idea of India, ‘the
Unity in Diversity in every nook and corner of the country. Many of us may not
be knowing it for the lack of information and propagation but this beautiful
and pious emotion of brotherhood exists in India in various field.
There are
exciting examples of pluralism and secularism happening spontaneously in remote
India that exhibit the deep-rooted love for one another in the larger Indian
society. Muslims coming forward to help the Hindis and vice-versa show that
there is neither any ingrained hatred between the communities not it is
possible to cultivate.
Given below
are the news of brotherhood, sympathy, love and affection among the followers
of Hinduism and Islam.
Muslim
Man From Bengaluru Donates Land For Hanuman Temple
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Muslims
Donate Land, Money To Build Temple In Bihar
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Communal
Harmony: Muslim Family Donates Their Land For A Temple In Bihar
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Indore
Presents Inspiring Example Of Hindu-Muslim Unity
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Karnataka:
Muslim Youths Help In Hindu Man's Last Rites
Sangamesh
Menasinakai / TNN / Apr 27, 2021
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Muslim Pandit
And Sanskrit Scholar Pandit Ghulam Dastagir Birajdar Passes Away
Mohammed
Wajihudin / TNN / Apr 23, 2021
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Lucknow: Fasting Muslim Men Perform Last
Rites Of Hindu Covid Victims
Yusra
Husain / TNN / Updated: Apr 27, 2021
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Muslim Man
From Kerala Builds, Prays At Hindu Shrine
Vinobha K T
/ TNN / Updated: Apr 3, 2021
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Jharkhand:
Muslim Residents Help Cremate Covid Victim After Virus Fear Keeps Kin Away
TNN /
Updated: Apr 24, 2021
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Muslim Community
Join Hands To Rebuild Kali Temple In Bengal
Ramlila &
Namaz Happen Side By Side In This Twin Mandir-Masjid In UP
Spreading The
Message Of Communal Harmony, Bengali Family Worships Muslim Girl In Kumari Puja
Muslim Man
Keeps Alive Family Tradition Of Making Dussehra Effigies
Motibar
Rahman, A Muslim Man In Assam Looking After A Hindu Temple And Taking Care Of
It
Humanity Above
Religion: Muslim Brothers Cremate Their Brahmin Uncle According To Hindu Rituals
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/six-instances-of-hindu-muslim-unity-in-our-country-500060.html
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We, Indians
are in love with our countrymen. We are together in every kind of tragedy and
we celebrate our happiness together. We have been like this for centuries and
we will be like this for centuries and centuries, come what may.
The stories
mentioned above in the form of news are the sign of ingrained love and
brotherhood in the psyche of all of us, the Indians. We may fight like brothers
but we remain brothers. India has seen many ups and downs in history but has
stood firm in its acceptance of pluralistic ideology. Governments and leaders
will come and go but India will remain with its Idea of India.
And Allah knows the best.
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Arman Neyazi is a columnist with
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