Islamic seminary's plea against cow slaughter receives praise | May 07, 2008
It is continued good news each time we find leaders, institutions or communities standing up and fighting for the rights of believers from different faiths.
In the article just below, we read of a Jewish rabbi calling for protests to protect the sensibilities of Hindus
In this article, we read of a Muslim seminary calling for the end to cow slaughter and consumption, not because it is a matter of Muslim dietary law, but rather as a gesture to care for the religious life and sensibilities of Hindus.
There is no better way to forge the steady advance of interreligious harmony and cooperation, than to take solid action on behalf of the religious concerns of others.
Frank Kaufmann
Islamic seminary's plea against cow slaughter receives praise
New Delhi: The Deoband-based Islamic seminary's plea to refrain from cow slaughter and beef eating has been warmly received with people saying the gesture will go a long way in further cementing Hindu-Muslim brotherhood.
"The appeal to refrain from cow slaughter and beef eating is in tandem with India's secular ethos and sentiments. It is a welcome move that will go a long way in bridging the gap between Hindus and Muslims," Harcharan Singh Josh, a member of the National Commission for Minorities, said.
"In India, where unity thrives in diversity, the people should learn to respect each other's religious sentiments. Such gestures should be replicated in our behaviour as well and, if possible, reciprocated as well. Thus, we can contribute to the country's peace and harmony."
