The Real Issue
English book, p. 235
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
The Real Issue to Urdu books, he has also purchased the comprehensive “Feroz-ul-Lughat” dictionary to support his Urdu learning. Mr. Ahluwalia consistently helps Maulana Shakeel Ahmed Qasmi in every possible way. He is always ready to cooperate with him on all occasions. For instance, since Mr. Ahluwalia lives in a Hindu-majority area, whenever Maulana Qasmi finishes teaching and leaves, Mr. Ahluwalia sends his children to accompany him for quite a distance so that people do not see him as a stranger. This example illustrates the current issue in India. The real problem in modern India isn’t “Hindu sectarianism,” but the disconnect between Hindus and Muslims. If interactions and engagement between Hindus and Muslims were to start through any means, then all conflicts would disappear as if they never existed. Distance breeds misunderstanding, while closeness encourages friendship. It is a common experience that misunderstandings often occur where Hindus and Muslims are separated. Conversely, increased interaction naturally leads to better relations between them. Before 1947, India was an agrarian society where Hindus and Muslims often interacted due to rural life. After independence, India transitioned into the industrial era. The demands of industry caused families to disperse and people to move more frequently. This resulted in the breakdown of shared lifestyles and the loss of earlier relationships. Today, this is a significant reason for the distance between the two communities. The solution is for Muslims to increase their presence in educational institutions and actively take part in modern

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