“Villagers have helped the family and we will keep doing this. They are like our own children and we will not let them suffer in any way”
Author: Dharma Deen
A long running interfaith blog promoting communal harmony among Hindus, Muslims, and other faith-based communities in the South Asian diaspora.
Qurbani or Ishq: Animal Sacrifice in Islam
This Eid we ask: is Qurbani necessary for one to be a devout Muslim?
Hindu Muslim Unity: Bangalore temple’s Muslim caretaker
“I am a Muslim by birth and have been working in the temple from last three years. I feel good and it gives peace of mind.”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Pune Masjid and Mandir side by side
Mandir-Masjid in Harmony
Hindu Muslim Unity: TEDx talk on historical communal harmony
This talk presents how Hindus and Muslims lived here in amity and how they fought together for freedom of the country from British colonial powers.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Mosque and Mandir share wall
“Here, Muslims attend Mata ki chowki and Hindus prepare sharbat for Iftar”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindu Pakistani reflects on observing Ramzan and Eid
Every Ramzan, many Hindus living in Pakistan fast.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindu couple names newborn after Muslim rescuer
Hindu couple names newborn daughter after Muslim graduate after being rescued from floods
Hindu Muslim Unity: Vishnu temple serves iftaar during Ramzan
“At a time when communal forces have been misusing even temple premises to implement their agenda, it is our duty to organize such events,”
Hindu Muslim Unity: Hindus host iftar for fasting Muslims
The fact the ISKCON hosted the Iftar right inside their temple complex “meant they did everything from the bottom of their heart and they view Muslims as their brothers,” Sheikh said.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims serve drinks to Ram Navami procession quench their thirst
Muslims hand out saffron colored drinks to Ram Navami procession
Bali or Bhakti: Animal Sacrifice in Hinduism
Some claim that for Kali and Durga meat is mahaprasad. But are blood offerings and animal sacrifice necessary to please God?
