Muslims themselves have misinterpreted Islam and its practices.

[Guest guest]

" It is not often that " saffron " [of Hinduism] meets " green " [of

Islam] in post-Godhra Gujarat, however two religious scholars took

on the task at a seminar on peace organized by the Lion's Club and

Idara Khidmate Khalk. Islamic scholar and theologian, Maulana K. R.

Sajjad Nomani said a majority of Muslims do not know what their

religion stands for. " Muslims themselves have misinterpreted Islam

and its practices. A modern and scientific religion is today looked

upon as the refuge of fanatics. The Muslim community has to do

serious introspection and educate their fellowmen on the true

essence of Islam, "

 

Nomani said. He appealed to Hindus not to believe the wrong notions

about Islam. " Just because somebody says that Islam is a religion of

fundamentalists, don't believe it. Find out for yourself before

making a judgement, " he said. "

 

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Vadodara, India, July 15, 2002