Hindu and Muslim Relations in Today's India

Hi bostonphil Normally I dont respond into Politics and Religion but I was referred and asked to contribute here by my dear behen (sister) at mylot. Practically, we are all humans who have a heart and feel the same pain if we cut our fingers and also our blood color is red. This is what stands true for the common man out in every nation. Some people (specially politicians, the orthodox religious people and also some special people called terrorists) do play a major role when it comes in inciting violence on Communal and Religious issues. But for the common man, we all feel the same kind of pain and fear when this games are played. Personally, I have a few muslim friends too (I am a Hindu by the way) and I have even witnessed the massacres at Kanpur during the Babri Masjid Demolition on one hand but at the same time, I have seen both Muslims and Hindus helping each other out during the same time too. There are always good and bad people around and that cannot be avoided, but it is sure that the company in which you belong does play a major role. Normally, in the Northern Parts of India, the violence is quicker to catch due to illiteracy, poverty, unemployment and I think these reasons are enough for people to get mislead. At my state of Orissa, we havent had any much of these riots or massacres as we are still more peaceful here. I think the same also applies to southern India where people are more literate, more employed and the ones who are not, are not allowed to dominate the scenes. You mention to travel to India, that is great. But just be aware that the real India is not just only the Big Modern Cities there is a whole lot of other cities to which are not normally on the Tourism Segment but they are great to visit and have an Idea of what True India is about.

Hello friend, I have an Professor who lives in India as a friend in MyLot and I will ask him to join in this discussion. I know he is Hindu and very much into educating people about India and its culture. I find this to be an interesting discussion also.

I do not know about India but I ran a factory on the borders of Southall UK which as a very large Indian population and I employed muslims, hindus and any one else whatever the religious background and never bothered about as they all got on very well. The trouble only starts when religious leaders get involved and start stirring up trouble

Correct, they do have wide range of religion divide in India, there are strife and violence in the past between majority Hindu Indians and Muslim Indians, the state of India also has deeply rooted unsolve issue with its Muslim majority neighbor - Pakistan. Overall, the animosity betweem them often manifested itself into full blown street violent over disagreement, prompted by the constant inflammatory speech of their religion leader to incite unrest within India. But i am sure the government of India and its leaders are working hard to avoid similar past violence from repeating itself over again for its own national security sake presently, the violent conflict between both religions are not as often as commonly believe anymore presently, i believe majority of younger generation of Indian regardless of religion background value internal peace and natinal security more now compare to their elders, thing will work out alright for them if only they are left alone to solve by themselves, they can sort it all out in due time as the Indian nation grow.

You are very much welcome to India. As far the conflict, I would say there is no conflict among the common people. (We not only have Hindus and Muslims, but we have considerable population of Christians too.) Those who create conflicts and riots claim themselves to be Hindus / Muslims, and they use this religion as a cause for their violence. (If there is no Religion, I'm sure these people would still create problems but the reason would be something else.) I have many friends that belong to both religions. I respect theirs and they respect mine. (Our worships differ, but there is no indifference towards people.) Dating? I think may be. (Still the marriages are done mostly within the religion, but the number of inter-religious marriages are also growing.) But I should admit that we are slowly losing our identity too, due to globalization.

Hi bostonphil well about Hindu and Muslims i can say is kind a like same as white people and black people in America, well not based on color but on religion here But as there is now no problems in US, and both Black and White people live happily with each other same here In past both religion do have lot of problems, fight, riots and what not well every thing has changed a lot now even though we can see some sparks from time to time but that doesn't mean that all Hindu and Muslims are just looking for a reason to kill each other by the way India has the most number of Muslims people much more than any Muslims country I live is an Area where there is a large amount of Muslims, i don't have any problems as most of my Friends are Muslims. and my first crush at school day too....ahh she was beautiful any how back to the topic I am from Mumbai a crowded place to live in. My neighbor is Muslims, our Society building has total 132 flats out of which i guess 40 flats are of Muslims families. well i am a Hindu and luckily i was born in a block where you would find people of each and every religion About my companies well i think no one see religion there all they want is qualifications. skills etc. Hindus and Muslims do go to date and even get married.(still there are sometimes problems due to human natue) not everything between this two religion as sorted out there are still some problems (usually created by some nut politics or some cast freak people i must say) well will continue late...ehhh tried

Hey, it is good to know that someone wants to know more about my country. I would say Indians are very pure at heart, they are very friendly and helpful in nature. We specially encourage every Indian to be honest to all the tourists and foreigners who visit India regularly. India has a lot of happening destinations, each one having it's own unique charm and beauty. To name a few, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Delhi in North India. West Bengal, Sikkim in East India. Jaipur, Gujarat, Mumbai & Goa in West India. Kerala, Kanyakumari in South India. There are many more places to visit which I have not mentioned here and are worth a visit. You need more than a month to enjoy beauty of India As for the Hindu-Muslim relations, we do not believe in discrimination as long as there is peace. But if people of one religion becomes negative and starts inflicting damage on other religion, then there is an uproar and violence. When I say Indians, it includes all religions who stay in India and are a part of it. We work together, travel, Dine, go on Dates. I am in fact a die hard fan of Actor who is Islamic. We love to stay in Harmony with everyone.

I'm afraid I can't contribute much here, but I think it's a great topic and I hope to see what others have to say

Hi, Thanks for your interest in india...yes you heard correct only..in india now hindu and muslims are friends...they both respect both religions...hope u will visit india soon...and welcome to india.