Can Anyone Restore Hindus And Muslims To the Setting Created by The Architects of India?

By Muhammad Alamullah 13 March 2023 Translated into English by Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam Who Will Consolidate Peaceful Coexistence Between Hindus And Muslims In India? Main Points: 1. The country is once more experiencing in full force the same oppressive environment that prevailed during the time of the partition. 2. Even those people who once saw sectarianism as merely a subject for intellectual debate now live in constant fear that if they leave their homes in the morning, they might not be able to get back there in a secure manner by night. 3. For many non-Muslims today, the word "Muslim" is a strange concept. They quickly associate the Muslim name with someone who is less respectable, non-conservative, and dangerous. 4. We must take advice from countries who have overcome repressive and unfair conditions imposed upon them in order to overcome our challenges. ------- The situation of the country is rapidly shifting. When one issue is not resolved, a new one emerges and spreads like an amoeba. In recent decades, it appeared that the painful memories of India's partition seemed to have faded from the public consciousness and there did not seem to be as much of a hostile environment where people were hell-bent on obliterating one another. Although discrimination and prejudice towards the weaker sections of society persisted, it was untrue to say that everyone in society had fallen victim to the venom of hate-based thinking and anxiety. All that can be said is that this poison of hatred only infected a small portion of society. Yet given that we now live in the twenty-first century and that our country works to become a global power, there are an increasing number of new narratives based on hatred and profanity that are tearing the country apart and dividing its people. Now it appears that the catchphrases utilised in the particular context of India's division have returned with incredibly harsh overtones. It is unclear to me why, 75 years after India's independence, I am missing the individuals who are credited with building modern India and who worked tirelessly to better the lives of Indian Muslims in particular as well as to bring the country back together after its independence and partition. They went above and above to establish healthy social and interpersonal relationships, and worked relentlessly to instil liberal and secularist views into the political and social systems of the country. The "Constitution of India," a masterpiece and historical document that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar held near to his chest till the end of his life in order to guarantee the protection of every Indian's fundamental civil and human rights regardless of his or her money, gender, or caste. Great figures from that era, including Gandhi, Nehru, Rajendra Prasad, Azad, and Patel, had the courage and the ideologies to uphold social relations in the nation and bring all groups and nations together. They have big hearts and far-sighted eyes. This endeavour must have been extremely difficult for them despite the fact that a new country had just been established, the wound of the division had been identified, and the communication channel between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had been broken. It was obviously challenging to work on a project to ensure peaceful cohabitation under such circumstances, but those who demonstrated their dedication by serving as a bridge between the relationships that had been completely broken did so. But in modern times, there are no longer people who bridge disparate worldviews, languages, and civilizations. In particular, for those who sincerely want the national flag of peace and peaceful cohabitation to fly high, it is only natural to reflect back on these same architects at this pivotal time. The country is once more experiencing in full force the same oppressive environment that prevailed during the time of the partition. Currently, the existence of the nation's minorities, particularly Muslims, has begun to lose favour with the ruling class and the majority class. They intend to deny them of their fundamental human rights in addition to establishing their dominance over them. The contempt and aversion to all the country's minorities, their language, culture, traditions, and even their religious practises have reached an extreme, which is the climax of the constantly escalating hostility towards minorities. Everything has altered gradually. Even those individuals for whom sectarianism was only a topic for academic discussion now live in terror that when they leave their houses in the morning, they may not be able to return home safely by the end of the day. They are also concerned for the safety of their lives and possessions. Who will get into what difficulty at what time and where is unknown. While strolling in crowded areas, riding public transportation, and using buses and trains, it has become necessary now to exercise extreme caution and awareness. Though it now appears difficult, it is not impossible to change how Muslims are perceived in the nation. Muslims must reawaken and develop a stronger sense of their political and social responsibility. There is little question that Muslims won't have many better or alternative options. Muslims need to understand that sectarianism is frequently focused on a certain community and is produced and manufactured. Riots inside communities, no matter how big or little are planned in advance. A climate of animosity towards a nation is fostered. A certain group is denounced as traitors and afterwards identified as posing a threat to the integrity of the state. It doesn't take much effort or time to demolish any subsequent classes because the game is so deadly. It uses a small number of resources. And in this instance, whether it is the Congress administration or the BJP government, both of them have harmed Muslims equally, therefore the communal riots have occurred with the support of these two governments, according to Bipan Chandra. For many non-Muslims today, the word "Muslim" is a strange concept. As soon as they hear the Muslim name, they immediately think of a less respectable, non-conservative, and dangerous person. Some people interpret the Muslim name as a terrible omen, believing that someone with a Muslim name and identity lives nearby and will undoubtedly do them harm. The funny thing is that despite having varied life experiences, some people believe the rumours and make a wrong opinion about Muslims. Then they won't care that the beauty of India is a result of the diversity of its people, languages, cultures, faiths, and worldviews and that this country was founded with Indian blood, which comes from all social classes and nationalities. There is a new tradition emerging now that says Muslims should be held responsible for any problems or losses that occur in the nation. It serves two purposes and has two edges. On the one hand, a nation descends deeper into hopelessness and misery, and on the other, the government is released from accountability. There is no better justification for avoiding obligations and acting immaturely. The most effective tactic for the federal and state governments is this weird tradition and strange tragedy. Also having their own psychology are hate and fear. They enter the veins of a man. Treatment for them is difficult. Their solution is that the blossoms of love should be planted with the same amount of effort and hard labour as is put into the trade in hatred. Examples of this can be found in several countries. Nelson Mandela and his allies were successful in converting whites' hostility and prejudice towards blacks into love and acceptance in South Africa after the end of apartheid. Once the Berlin Wall came down, citizens of East and West Germany greeted one another, suddenly erasing years of hostility. Muslims will also need to adopt the same approach and behave similarly. To solve our problems, we must learn from countries that have triumphed over oppressive and unfair conditions that were imposed upon them. We need to find out how they viewed and comprehended the problems they ran across, as well as how applicable they were to modern sciences and the arts. When things are going well on the inside, we are more likely to adopt a positive mindset to deal with problems that come from the outside. To win the internal fronts, one must advance with a unified front and a constructive course of action. Winning the internal fronts is necessary before winning the external fronts. ------- Urdu Article: Can Anyone Unite Hindus And Muslims? کوئی ہے ہندو مسلم کو کہ جو شیر و شکر کر دے URL: https://newageislam.com/interfaith-dialogue/hindus-muslims-architects-india/d/129346 New Age Islam, Islam Online, Islamic Website, African Muslim News, Arab World News, South Asia News, Indian Muslim News, World Muslim News, Women in Islam, Islamic Feminism, Arab Women, Women In Arab, Islamophobia in America, Muslim Women in West, Islam Women and Feminism