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The appeal has been supported by the All India Organisation of Imams of Mosques (AIOIM), which had earlier asked Muslims to put black ribbons on their shoulders as a symbol of their solidarity and grief for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.
In a booklet detailing the concept of 'qurbani' or sacrifice on the occasion of Bakri-Eid, brought out by Deoband-based Dar-ul-Uloom, the seminary has advised Muslims to refrain from sacrificing cows to avoid hurting sentiments of the Hindus.
"They (Muslims) may slaughter other animals that are approved by the Shariah," the booklet said, asking Muslims to respect the sentiments of other Indians.
Established in 1866, Dar-ul-Uloom is the most respected school of Islamic teaching in the subcontinent.
AIOIM President Hazrat Moulana Jameel Ahmed Ilyasi said slaughtering cows hurts the sentiments of Hindus and ‘we should not do anything that will disturb communal harmony in the country.’
Ilyasi also asked Imams all around the country to pray for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks during Eid prayers and express solidarity with Mumbaikars.
"They should pray to the Almighty during Eid prayers for restoring peace in the country," Ilyasi said.
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Wish you all a Happy Eid. I think this is very good solution and it shows the real Indian spirit. What is said by the Dar-Ul-Uloom is really appreciatable and time demands it to maintain communal harmony.People like Kasim suppose to be understand the reality and dont try to spread hatred in the community. This is not only maintains communal harmony but also helps in keeping world cool. Be smart and enjoy the life with peace.
These moron deobandies should stop dabbling into political matters. Guys, the bottomline is that our decisions (be it individual or communal) are governed by financial issues rather than religious sentiments. If hindus really want to protect the cows, why don't they buy the cows being sold for slaughter. Why not stop the hindu farmers who sell the cows? Thousands of cows are being (and have been) shipped to Bangladesh for slaughter, if we are so keen to protect them, why not curb this illegal trafficking? What about hindus in the south and north-east, they enjoy beef with relish....Truth is, beef is a cheap and readily available source of protein.
Dear Editor, A 1000 times we have pleaded that innocent cows should not be brutally bleeded. in rea-lity, cows are simple angels. they give us milk and if pure cow milk is taken in correct doses, it gives us much needed vitamins
As a Hindu, and an Indian, I bow my head in deep appreciation of this sensitive gesture. If only many of us would have a similar attitude, no evil power will ever be able to put its shadow on this great land.
SLAUTHERING COWSya really,we should not slauther cows.it hurts hindus.
Why just on EID....Whay not permanently. These rituals are horrible when they kill animal slowly with a knife. I urge the readers to go to YOUTUBE and watch yourself the cruelty involved. This is was desenstize thses people from seeing the and spillling the blood. Show love and give donation to charity to celibrate EID. A HUMANBEING
Is this just for now or for ever? respecting others is not a time bound virtue. Let us see if it is just gesture for time being to avoid Hindu anger or they have genuinely woken up.
Its a good move. People should understand that the way forward is to respect each others beliefs. I sincerely hope that this good gesture will be reciprocated by the Hindus as well. Muslims should openly criticize the terror attacks and shun the terrorsists be it Indian or Pakistani.
Who gave the right to Dar-ul-Uloom to dictate our only sacred festival in which way we want to celebrate. We have the right to celebrate our festivities in our own way. Dar-ul-Uloomcare so much about hindu centiments, then why does not he ask the hindus to stop drinking cow pees.