INDIAN MUSLIMS AT THE CROSSROADS

religious movements abound in thousands. Apart from these, even after the event of 6 December, Muslims still have equal opportunities for progress and development. Muslims have no reason for despair and frustration in such a bright situation. They should now initiate the act of their upliftment with a new resolve. They would soon see that they have gained a lot more after 6 December than they had lost on 6 December. This is the message from the past, and the call of the future as well. The verdict of the Indian Supreme Court about the Babri Mosque issue was announced in November, 2019. This verdict is in the interest of the country. No one should now go about finding any negative aspect of this verdict. Instead, Muslims should look only at the bright picture. ‘Who listen to what is said and follow what is best in it. These are the ones God has guided; these are the people endowed with understanding.’ (38: 18) In the light of the above Quranic verse, looking at the positive side of the verdict is the sign of maturity and understanding. The second important thing in this regard is to look at the results. If accepting this verdict wholeheartedly helps break down the wall that has been separating the two communities for almost a hundred years, one should readily accept it. o Looking at the positive side of the Babri mosque verdict is the sign of maturity and understanding. The second important thing in this regard is to look at the results. If accepting this verdict wholeheartedly helps break down the wall that has been separating the two communities for almost a hundred years, one should readily accept it. For every closed door there is always another which is open—but only to those who have the eyes to see it and the courage to march through it.