Namaz postures are similar to yogic postures, while being performed as a religious obligation can simultaneously give the namazee all the benefits of yoga
Tag: communal harmony
Hindu Muslim Unity: mosque and temple used to celebrate Janmasthami
For decades the practice has been tieing one side of a rope holding a pot between a mosque and a building recreating baby Krishna’s activity of stealing yogurt hung from the ceiling in clay pots.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims assist Hindu pilgrims on mountain trek
Every year half a million Hindu pilgrims trek to the Amarnath caves shrine in Kashmir. Muslims are often seen helping out on this pilgrimage.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Mandir portrays Namaz
A temple dating back to 1845 has a panel of art depicting Muslim men offering the namaz
Hindu Muslim Unity: Students celebrate Navratri and Eid together
Two friends, one Muslim, one Hindu, discuss celebrating Eid and Navratri together on their college campus
Saints and Seekers: Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Whatever religion we belong to, whether it be Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, and whatever prayers we say, what is it that we are really searching for? Only one thing – that treasure which is God.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Temple employs Muslim women
“We strongly believe in the teachings of Sri Narayana Guru, who said that we must help the needy, no matter which community they belong to,” – Pres. of Rajeswari Temple
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim woman sings at pujas
A Muslim woman’s devotional songs have cast a bewitching spell on Hindus, making her the most sought after artist in puja pandals across the Mahakoshal region. Shahnaz Akhtar herself is observing Ramzan fast. Invitations are pouring in from all parts of the region. She has already performed at Mandla, Betul, Gondia, Narsinghpur and Jabalpur….
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim guards Hindu cremation ground
“It’s pleasure to serve the alive and the dead. Islam teaches me co-existence and peace.” – Baloch, Muslim caretaker
Saint Kabir
Regarded as one of India’s most famous poets, Kabir a weaver raised in a Muslim family in the mid-1400’s was revered by Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
Hindu-Muslim Unity: Shias assist Hanuman festival
The Nawabs of Awadh gave land and finances to build temples while Hindus participated in the mourning during the month of Muharram.
Women in Hinduism Part 1
“both women and men are manifestations of the Supreme Being” – Atharva Veda Samhita 8:9:11
