Over 100 Hindus pass Indian madrassa exam in Bihar

[EjazR]

Over 100 Hindus pass Indian madrassa exam : Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Over 100 Hindu students have graduated from the Madrassa Board in India’s western state of Bihar, set up few years ago to conduct examinations for madrassas.

The board declared results for the maulvi (intermediate), wastania (middle) and fauqania (matric) classes on Monday. Amongst the students who passed examinations were 100 Hindu students, enrolled at the Madrassa Islamia, Sandalpur in Araria district. Educationists believe since many of the madrassas have included mainstream subjects, poor Hindu parents send their children to madrassas, as they provide meals and in some cases, lodging facilities as well.

 

[ek_indian]

http://www.defence.pk/forums/curren...342-muslim-couple-hindu-daughter-wedding.html

Once again...Incredible India !!

 

[Enigma SIG]

Are they taught Islamic subjects as well...?

 

[greatsequence]

which madrassa is that , what is the course or is it just a private school named madrassa.

 

[graphican]

Indeed it is incredible. Muslims are asked to feed the hungry. Just "feed the hungry" and not the "Muslim hungry". So when you are eager to claim the credit for the country, you surely deserve it as you followed teachings of Islam. I am happy for those 100 Hindus clearing their exams through Madrassas. May every hungry be fed and have educated life.

 

[Halaku Khan]

Note quite related but the theme is the same:


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The Hindu : National : Muslim cleric to take Kumbh dip


LUCKNOW: A dip in the sacred river during the Maha Kumbh Mela is said to wash away all sins. A senior Muslim cleric who will perform the Hindu rite at the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Hardwar hopes it will also wash away differences between the two religions.

Kalbe Sadiq, a noted Shia cleric and senior vice-president of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), will take the “holy dip” at the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2010.

“For the sake of cementing the bond between Hindus and Muslims, I have decided to perform the ritual (holy dip) in the Ganga, which is considered sacred and revered, particularly by Hindus,” the Shia cleric told IANS.
Promoting peace

“In fact, not only the holy dip, I am ready to perform every such act that will help promote amicable atmosphere between the two communities and contribute towards the progress of the nation,” he added.

The Maha Kumbh, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, will be held in Hardwar from January 14 to April 28 next year and is expected to see an influx of 15 million pilgrims -- many of whom will come from distant lands.

“Though I have not planned the exact date for carrying out the holy ritual, very soon I will make it (date) public,” said Mr. Sadiq.-- IANS

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^^^ Comment: Such ancient rituals have symbolic significance, and are for the purpose of reminding oneself of some deep philosophical truths.

It is true that many people do these acts merely as rituals - but these days we are witnessing a revival of philosophical awareness.

Religion should be properly understood as the science of human evolution. It should be a matter of logic, rationality and experimentation, not mere blind belief.

Once we have this understanding, then fighting over religion becomes as ridiculous as fighting over Newton's laws of motion.

 

[navtrek]

Hindus in Gujarat village renovate a Sufi saints Dargah

Aloda (Gujarat), Nov.5 (ANI): Hindus in a Gujarat village have renovated a shrine dedicated to Sufi saint Sayyed Badru Rehmat-ulla Alai, popularly known as Fakir Baba here.
Around 5,000 villagers including Hindus and Muslims from neighbouring villages converged here on Monday for the inauguration ceremony of the renovated Dargah dedicated to the Sufi saint in Aloda, a small hamlet in Gujarats Mehsana district.
The function was organized on Lab Pancham, fifth day of Gujarati New Year that fell on Oct. 29 this year.
The hamlet comprises only Hindu families. But showcasing a special gesture of brotherhood and unity, these residents with the support of Muslims from neighbouring areas raised money for the renovation of the Dargah here.
It cost 1.4 million rupees for renovation.
The Muslims from the neighbouring village were happy to have performed the inaugural rituals at the shrine.
“We are trying to present an example of communal harmony. We have all seen violence in recent times, and this Dargah is an example of Hindu-Muslim unity. There is no Muslim in our village, still we have put up this Dargah. We have same respect and devotion towards this Dargah as Muslims,” said Rampratap, another villager.
Hindus were cheerful to have come together for a special cause, which strengthened Hindu-Muslim brotherhood here.
“The Dargah had worn off, the side wall crumbled in rain. So we had a new wall raised. All of us in the village, irrespective of the caste, wanted to get the Dargah renovated. We spent 14 lakhs on this. Also the Muslims from the neighbouring village helped us,” said Ramesh, a devotee.
“Even when the communal riots broke out in Gujarat, no violence was reported in our village. Nor would it ever happen. Ram and Rahim will stay together here. And we love our Muslim brothers,” said Prashant, another devotee. (ANI)

Read more: Hindus in Gujarat village renovate a Sufi saints Dargah

 

[navtrek]

Hindu, Muslim unity makes month of fasting special

The month of fasting has come to an end on a happy note as ever, with many pleasant memories like breaking of fast with the preparations cooked
by the Hindus, the offering of namaz inside a temple, the awakening of the Muslims by a devout Hindu for "Sahri" in Aliganj.

Hats off to the residents of the Naubatpur village of Chamauli who have set a record of sorts of brotherhood and secularism. The Hindus of the village hold an Iftar party in which the Muslims break their fast by the food cooked by them within the precinct of a temple. They also offer the maghrib namaz there. (Rashtriya Sahara 18/90). Likewise, a Hindu has been awakening the Muslims all through the month in Aliganj for "Sahri". A police officer of Mumbai, Ashok Laksman, according to the daily (19/9), is observing fast during the month of Ramazan since 1989. He claims that the roza gives him not only mental peace, it solves may of his problems.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...th-of-fasting-special/articleshow/5035546.cms

 

[navtrek]

Karaga
It is celebrated at the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple in Bangalore. This festival is generally held between March and April. A unique feature of the Karaga is the unbroken tradition of visiting the tomb of an 18th century Muslim saint every year - this custom has become a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity.

More info on Karaga

Karaga Festival is celebrated in the Bangalore city. This festival is one of the oldest ones in Karnataka. And is deeply rooted in mythology. Goddess Shakti is worshipped during this festival. Karaga is mainly celebrated among the Tigala community. This festival will bring the travelers face to face with the numerous rituals and traditions that are prevalent in India. The country is famous for its tradition and culture. Hence festivals like Karaga provide an insight into Kannada culture as well as into the culture of the country.

During Karaga festival young men clad in only dhoti and turban participate in a procession they also carry swords with them. Such young men are called `Veerkumaras` or valiant young men. However, only people belonging to the Tigala community can become veerkumaras. These young men dance while walking on the fire and strike the sword on their bare chests. If blood oozes out then they are disqualified from the formal procedures. The procession is taken out at night. The devotees taking part in this spectacle respond to the beating of the drums and dikhdi. They also keep on taking the name of Govinda.

Another person to watch out for is the Karanga. Karanga carries earthen pots on his head and immerses the same in the Sampangni Tank. It is said that as the person walks from the temple holding the Karaga on his head he is surrounded by the sword men. In case the Karaga slips from his head or he loses his balance and falls he would be killed by these sword fighters. Over centuries this tradition has continued and it is dominant till today.

But the best part of the Karaga festival in Bangalore is its secular nature. People of different castes and creeds can join the festivities. The procession itself visits the Dargah-e-Shariff of Hazrat Takwal Mastan. Legends say that Hazrat, a Muslim ascetic was wounded while watching this procession. The priests of the temple treated him and he recovered. The saint was so impressed with this that he requested Draupadi to halt the procession at his grave. It is believed that the tradition had continued since then.

 

[navtrek]

the temple where the festival of karaga takes place

 

[navtrek]

the Dargah-e-Shariff of Hazrat Takwal Mastan

 

[Bhushan]

Hindu, Muslims join DJ Ganpati Immersion

It's youth rocking on their way; cutting across all barrier of religion and cast. Hundreds of Hindu, Muslims and Christians today joined into a colourful parade to immerse a clay idol of Lord Ganesh off the shores of Mumbai, reasserting communal solidarity in a city rocked by religious violence in the past. The huge gathering of young, enthusiastic people shook their legs in the tunes of DJ Hussain and Asad; and they wanted to send across one message: We do things on our own way.

There were hundreds of other noisy, vibrant processions meandering through crowded streets in this city of 17 million people, but perhaps none as vivid as the one led by Asad Zaidi and Hussain Babai.

The musical parade carries a strong message of communal harmony.

Zaidi and Babai, prominent disc jockey, had also put together an ensemble of fire dancers, stilt walkers, fashion models, street urchins and celebrities who swayed to a hypnotic electronic beat from speakers stacked on a 40-foot trailer truck.

Mahalaxmi Bal Sangh, the organizer of the event, came up with this idea in 1999.The parade -- called "United We Dance" -- has grown each year, swelling to include some 5,000 people last year.

Suchitra Pillai performed the aarti to kick off the procession which started from Mahalaxmi temple and went on covering Haji Ali sea front right up to Barrister Rajni Patel Chowk (Near Samudra Mahal). There, Hindu priests will immerse a crystal-studded Ganesh idol in the Arabian Sea amid the chanting of religious hymns and the frenzied beating of drums and cymbals.

DJ Ganpati Visarjan is a unique fusion of modern culture and the traditional Visarjan parade.

While the majority of revellers are Hindu, there are hundreds of Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Parsi, Sikh and Jain participants as well, the organisers said.

 

[navtrek]

which madrassa is that , what is the course or is it just a private school named madrassa.

Your question reaches the heights man i guess u can trust us once.

these are madrassa's not schools named madrassa's. In a way you're post adds humor to the discussion keep it up

 

[booo]

if anyone saw the story of india by Micheal Wood, The last episode shows that the guardian of some dargah near lukhnow is a hindu.

And There is a temple in Vemulawada in AP which is built between 750AD and 900AD. You will find a dargah inside the temple.
Karimnagar - District in Andhra Pradesh, India

There are many such instances to note. People on both sides are peace loving and I know this because I was born and brought up in a locality where there were all muslims.

 

[eastwatch]

Indeed it is incredible. Muslims are asked to feed the hungry. Just "feed the hungry" and not the "Muslim hungry". So when you are eager to claim the credit for the country, you surely deserve it as you followed teachings of Islam. I am happy for those 100 Hindus clearing their exams through Madrassas. May every hungry be fed and have educated life.

After the Bombay incident last year, when at the insistence of Indian govt, the GoP was considering the banning of Lashker-i-Tayiba, a good number of Pakistani Hindus came out in protest, saying that the organization had been always helping them in times of need. This organization was following the teachings of Islam. A needy person has no jat pat.

Similarly, the Bihar madrassas are also working for the humanity by providing education to the needy Hindus.