The Problem of Thinking Wrong

The Problem of Thinking Wrong Muslims. This awakening process started right after 1947 but initially happened unconsciously. Later, a second phase began, and this awakening became conscious. Now, it has progressed to a point where it can be seen everywhere. Some time ago, there was a gathering of Muslims in Delhi. The topic was why Muslims are economically behind. Various speakers shared their views. In my speech, I said that the idea itself is wrong—that Muslims in this country have fallen behind. I argued that the reality is quite the opposite: almost every Muslim in this country has made progress since 1947. I pointed out that after the industrial revolution, there has been a worldwide economic boom, including in India. In such a context, claiming that Muslims are economically backward is an attack on the times. In fact, such a statement can be easily disproved. Then, addressing the audience directly, I said that I am confident that every Muslim present in this hall is in a better economic position today compared to 1947. If anyone’s situation is different, they should stand up and refute my statement. Not a single Muslim in the audience said that their economic condition is worse today than it was in 1947. I conducted a formal survey on this issue and detailed my findings in my book “Indian Muslims.” According to this survey, nearly every Muslim institution, organization, mosque, and school in India has grown tenfold or fourfold since 1947. Almost every Muslim family is living a better life today than it was in 1947. In the areas of education and economics, Indian Muslims have made significant progress