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| Sep 04, 2006 8:44 am |
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The National song controversy |
Basab Ghosh
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Manpreet,
I am surprised that this topic raised by me seemed to you that I am trying to get at Soeb for his faith. For your record, I consider Soeb to be a friend and I do not care what his faith is. All I know is that he is not tethered by religious dogma.
The issue I raised is about our national pride and unity. Unless everyone can put their religious beliefs and dogmas behind them, we are sure to disintegrate soon as a nation. This can not be achieved by appeasement. The emancipated among the muslims must preach among their brethren that the country must come first and the religion needs to be secondary.
In this context, the lengthy reasoning for muslim objections to singing the national song given by the muslim 'peace activist' looks pathetic. He should have instead urged his fellow muslims to be a good citizen and sing the national song with zeal.
If hindus can pray in Dargahs and Gurdwaras without fear of losing their religious identity, why can't the muslims pray to Durga & Lakshmi? Is Islam so fragile that they will lose their religious identity for doing so?
Private Reply to Basab Ghosh (new win) |
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