J P K Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 NEW DELHI: In a country where religious intolerance and communal hatred dominate the news nowadays, here is something that goes to show that all is not rotten and ugly. Muslim residents of Joshimath in Uttarakhand offered Eid namaaz (prayers) on Monday in a gurdwara (Sikh temple), after being invited in by its head priest, according to the local media. There is no mosque or idgah in Joshimath, a town perched above the Alakhnanda deep in the Garhwal Himalayas. Usually its 800-odd Muslim residents offer namaaz at the town's Gandhi Maidan, a public ground. On Monday, however, Gandhi maidan had turned into slush. It had been raining heavily for several days and Eid, the festival day too dawned in a downpour. The Muslim community was struggling with the problem when the head of the local gurdwara sent a heart warming message to them- The Muslims could use the main hall of the gurdwara for offering namaaz. So, at 9:30am, the congregation of Muslims in bright new clothes trooped down to the gurdwara and offered the ritual prayers in the big hall. After the ceremony, they embraced the Sikh community members waiting outside the hall. Some Hindus from the town were present too and offered greetings to the other two communities. Sardar Buta Singh, Prabandhak of the gurdwara, later told media persons that he had extended the invitation to the Muslims to help them in their crisis. Maulvi Asif was quoted by media as saying that by solving their problem, the gurdwara committee had presented an example of humanity and respect towards all religions. He said that the Muslim community was thankful to the committee. Joshimath is located about 250 kilometers from Rishikesh on National Highway 58. It is close to two important pilgrimage centers - Badrinath of the Hindus and Hemkunt Sahib of the Sikhs. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/In-bad-weather-Sikhs-Muslims-and-Hindus-make-good-friends/articleshow/15600144.cms :isalute:
asterix Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Nice gesture.. Hope there are reciprocal gestures too.. Else oneway gestures is usually termed a 'bending your back to accomodate those who never appreciates or acknowledges your religion'... Sikh and Hindu religion had always shown "humanity and respect towards all religions" and recognise them..
bihutoli Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Its a brilliant gesture by these people. Let's not put any religion on a pedestal here though.
Mariyam Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Best news I've heard in a long time. Really great gesture.
jind Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Such gestures are quite common within the Sikh community :hail:
Mariyam Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Nice gesture.. Hope there are reciprocal gestures too.. Else oneway gestures is usually termed a 'bending your back to accomodate those who never appreciates or acknowledges your religion'... Sikh and Hindu religion had always shown "humanity and respect towards all religions" and recognise them.. You're being very cynical here. When emergencies arise people always help. That is what India is all about. A masjid in wadala Mumbai has, for instance, sheltered refuge seekers ( many non Muslims) during the 26/7/2005 rains. There is this story that a maulvi once told me. I'll share it with you. There was a village which was facing severe lightening and storms. The people of the village gathered into the mosque which was on high ground and hence above the flooding water. A few hours later a madman from the village was denied entry by the imam in charge of the mosque saying that there was limited space and he was not an addition to the society. Dejected the madman walked away and hid under a tree and survived. In the morning he went to the mosque and found that it was hit by lightening and razed to the ground killing everyone inside. Make of it, what you will. :icflove:
punjabiplaya Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Waiting for this thread to get locked..soon. seems you cant express an opinion here...certain cowards complain to the mods..esp when anyone says even a tiny thing that doesnt put there religion in a good light..
Yoda-esque Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 seems you cant express an opinion here...certain cowards complain to the mods..esp when anyone says even a tiny thing that doesnt put there religion in a good light.. This comment is also going to get deleted..:giggle:
punjabiplaya Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 This comment is also going to get deleted..:giggle: im used to it bro...some of my best jokes have been deleted because some saddos complain to the mods.... mods mods playas said a nasty joke about us..pls delete it and send him a warning.....:(( i say....................:finger:
punjabi_khota Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 seems you cant express an opinion here...certain cowards complain to the mods..esp when anyone says even a tiny thing that doesnt put there religion in a good light.. Bhai then express it in the thread where it belongs. This is not the thread for the opinion you want to express.
punjabiplaya Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Bhai then express it in the thread where it belongs. This is not the thread for the opinion you want to express. no big deal tbh just replying to yodas comments....seeing how long this thread stays open lol little stirring helps u see...:--D
Alchemist Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 what about in good weather? Have protests for illegal immigrants and damage public property.
punjabi_khota Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 what about in good weather? Play Cricket.
Prakat Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Sikhs all over India getting warm smiles and nods of thanks from Muslims completely unrelated to the region. :yay:
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