The Miracle of Patience

The Miracle of Patience By that point, 25,000 rupees had already been spent on the construction. The incident had a very positive impact on all the Hindus in the area. They all became more sympathetic toward the mosque and its community. Now, five daily prayers are held with the call to prayer broadcast on loudspeakers, Friday prayers are conducted regularly, an Islamic school is in operation, and magnificent Taraweeh prayers are offered during Ramadan, among other activities. Despite everything, there is no obstruction from the Hindus. They often say, “If you need anything, let us know. If any Hindu bothers you, inform us immediately, and we will handle it.” On December 6, 1992, when news spread that the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya had been demolished, tensions erupted across Delhi. Hindu-Muslim riots broke out in several areas. This region also experienced unrest, especially since there were 23 Muslim children inside the mosque at that time. Mahmood Saeed Bilali was in the Jama Masjid area at the time and couldn’t do anything. However, the neighbouring Hindus became their protectors. They personally came to the mosque, took the children to a nearby school, arranged their food and drinks, and then safely escorted all the children back home. If Bilali had been stubborn and confrontational, it would have caused stubbornness and confrontation on the other side as well, leading to conflict. But when he took a stance of gentleness and humility, it generated the same response from the other side. As a result, the atmosphere of conflict changed into one of peace.