Avail Interfaith Opportunities through Wise Planning

AVAIL INTERFAITH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WISE PLANNING I came before the mic in such a state that tears welled up in my eyes due to a sense of helplessness. In silent words, I prayed, “Oh God, these souls created by You have gathered here to listen to the truth. But I do not know what to say to them. God, make me a playback speaker today to say what you like.” After that, I began my speech and spoke almost for an hour. I do not remember what I said in my speech. But later, Mr. Madhu Mehta of Bombay told me that people were so mesmerized during my speech that they were not even blinking. Tears flowed from the eyes of many; even women were seen crying. Perhaps the most important event of the trip to Vedisha was meeting Mr. Madhu Mehta. Before that, both of us were completely unaware of each other. We met for the first time at Vedisha. Discussions were held on the current state of the country. He listened to my speech during the session. Afterward, he said that he was looking for a ‘Muslim scholar’ who could help us solve the serious problem that had arisen in the country due to religious differences. He said he believed he had found this Muslim scholar in my person. Mr. Madhu Mehta was one of the distinguished personalities of Bombay. He had high-level connections with the Hindus there. He was the Chairman of the Hindustani Andolan. He said, “Come to Bombay. Present your teachings based on ‘Peace and Social Harmony’ to the people there. I will provide you with all kinds of support in this regard.” Consequently, availing of his invitation, I made several