After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat mentioned that Muslims in India are essentially Hindus and not from Arabia, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, President of All India Muslim Jamiat, endorsed his views. Razvi acknowledged that the forefathers of Indian Muslims were originally Hindus. Bhagwat’s remarks were made during a social harmony event in Lucknow where he emphasized the need for a higher Hindu population growth rate.
Expressing agreement with Bhagwat’s assertion that Indian Muslims did not migrate from Arabia, Razvi highlighted the historical roots of Indian Muslims in Hinduism, Buddhism, Dalits, and tribal communities. He explained that the conversion to Islam occurred due to the appeal of its principles of equality and justice, rather than mass migration from Arabia. Razvi, however, raised concerns about the concept of “homecoming,” viewing it as a form of forced conversion that contradicts constitutional principles.
Razvi emphasized the legal restrictions on forced conversions in India, stating that any form of conversion, whether by Hindus, Muslims, or organizations, should comply with the country’s laws. He stressed that the Constitution prohibits conversions through coercion or inducement, emphasizing the importance of respecting individuals’ freedom of faith and belief.
