Let’s revitalize good relations between Hindus and Muslims like pre colonial times [Goodwill Thread]

[Suleiman]

Yes before the Brits split us into two countries things weren’t perfect between Muslims and Hindus. And they won’t be perfect due to our opposing faiths.

However, as Muslims our faith teaches us to be good to our neighbors regardless. To have good conduct regardless of if interacting with Muslim or non Muslim.

And correct me if I’m wrong, it’s similar in Hinduism too.

Am sure many of us who have stepped outside of Pakistan or India before, have interacted with Pakistanis or Indians.

And instead of having debate about beef or beer or Mughals and Modi, it was more about the commonalities or even just the few mins of the feeling of home by talking to each other in the same language in a foreign country.

We are all hit with soooo many articles, and emotional news headlines, and twitter updates inciting one against the other and letting the elite keep us opposed to each other in 2025, just like Brits divided us before they conquered centuries ago. We are falling for the same tricks even today.

So in this thread I want us to say one thing that we admire about the other. So if you’re Pakistani, something you admire about Indians and vice versa. Or a friendship or interaction in your life that was positive with a Pakistani / Indian.

Use this thread to cool down after having fiery passionate debates with each other in other areas where we talk about our differences

 

[sweep_shot]

I am always nice to well-behaving Hindus. For example, BhaagBhiruBhaag. I don't think I have ever attacked him. He is also respectful toward me. We are on good terms here.

I am only hostile toward Islamophobic ones (particularly bhakt ones).

 

[sweep_shot]

If someone is not hostile toward Islam, my people, and me, I have no reason to be hostile either.

Here is a relevant Quranic verse --> "Allah does not forbid you from dealing kindly and fairly with those who have neither fought nor driven you out of your homes. Surely Allah loves those who are fair." (60:8)

 

[Bhaijaan]

Yes before the Brits split us into two countries things weren’t perfect between Muslims and Hindus. And they won’t be perfect due to our opposing faiths.

However, as Muslims our faith teaches us to be good to our neighbors regardless. To have good conduct regardless of if interacting with Muslim or non Muslim.

And correct me if I’m wrong, it’s similar in Hinduism too.

Am sure many of us who have stepped outside of Pakistan or India before, have interacted with Pakistanis or Indians.

And instead of having debate about beef or beer or Mughals and Modi, it was more about the commonalities or even just the few mins of the feeling of home by talking to each other in the same language in a foreign country.

We are all hit with soooo many articles, and emotional news headlines, and twitter updates inciting one against the other and letting the elite keep us opposed to each other in 2025, just like Brits divided us before they conquered centuries ago. We are falling for the same tricks even today.

So in this thread I want us to say one thing that we admire about the other. So if you’re Pakistani, something you admire about Indians and vice versa. Or a friendship or interaction in your life that was positive with a Pakistani / Indian.

Use this thread to cool down after having fiery passionate debates with each other in other areas where we talk about our differences

Beautifully said Dear @Suleiman brother, I want to thank you for such a thoughtful and balanced message. If i am not wrong, Suleiman means “Man of Peace”. Truly doing justice to your name nrother.

Our faith teaches us the same. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” the world is one family. Dharma isn’t just about rituals brother or putting on a Tilak on your forehead, it’s about righteous conduct, compassion, and respect — especially toward neighbors and fellow travelers on this earth regardless of their beliefs.

I’ve met many Pakistani brothers abroad and every time, it wasn’t about politics or history. It was about language, shared culture, cricket banter, and that instant feeling of familiarity that only someone from the subcontinent can give you. Brother that feeling i can never get with a Sri Lankan or an Aussie or a Brazilian. It is a special connection with Pakistan whom i will consider my blood relation.

Thank you for starting this thread. We can protect our roots and reach across the divide. It’s time we all rise above the noise and remember we were brothers before, and we can be brothers again.

Ram Ram. Khuda Hafiz. Peace to all.

 

[Suleiman]

Beautifully said Dear @Suleiman brother, I want to thank you for such a thoughtful and balanced message. If i am not wrong, Suleiman means “Man of Peace”. Truly doing justice to your name nrother.

Our faith teaches us the same. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” the world is one family. Dharma isn’t just about rituals brother or putting on a Tilak on your forehead, it’s about righteous conduct, compassion, and respect — especially toward neighbors and fellow travelers on this earth regardless of their beliefs.

I’ve met many Pakistani brothers abroad and every time, it wasn’t about politics or history. It was about language, shared culture, cricket banter, and that instant feeling of familiarity that only someone from the subcontinent can give you. Brother that feeling i can never get with a Sri Lankan or an Aussie or a Brazilian. It is a special connection with Pakistan whom i will consider my blood relation.

Thank you for starting this thread. We can protect our roots and reach across the divide. It’s time we all rise above the noise and remember we were brothers before, and we can be brothers again.

Ram Ram. Khuda Hafiz. Peace to all.

Yes brother that’s what the name means and may Allah SWT allow me to honor that name as long as I am alive, Ameen.

And that’s very interesting. I do believe all religion originate from 1 source, and so we see reoccurring themes of compassion, respect, love, honor etc.

Prophet Muhammad PBUH did not engage in useless debates, but instead a lot of people listened to his message purely on the strength of his etiquette and compassion.

I hope to do the same, though ofc I will be nowhere close as a non prophet regular person but will do my best In Sha Allah.

When I was in the Middle East one of my best friends was my Hindu neighbor and his mom was my mom’s bestie. He was from Gujrat. Great kid, and a very kind and well mannered family. We would exchange dishes, cause trouble in the neighborhood together with other kids part of our group and when I had a surgery he would visit often.

Hope he is doing well.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I admire work ethic and desire for education amongst our Hindu friends and brothers.

I have been lucky by living in the UK and some time in the ME to interact with many Hindus of all shades and all sides of the political spectrum including hardcore right wing people, most of the interactions have been positive.

 

[Bhaijaan]

My neighbours are a Kashmiri Muslim family and they’re really sweet people and their parents who often visit the young couple are also very adorable people.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I was in Hail, Saudi Arabia to meet a Pakistani business partner once and i had made a noob mistake to hire a one time Uber to his remote location. Once the meeting was done i was to fly back to Jeddah but wasn’t getting any Taxi leading to some anxiety as the next flight was day after only. The Pakistani brother asked one of his junior employees (another Pakistani) to drop me, not just to the city but all the way to the Airport. What a great gesture and it was our first meeting ever.

Abroad it’s very likely that a Bharatiya might not help a fellow Bharatiya but a Pakistani almost always will and vice versa.

This is one one of the many pleasant memories of mine with Pakistani brothers.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I admire work ethic and desire for education amongst our Hindu friends and brothers.

I have been lucky by living in the UK and some time in the ME to interact with many Hindus of all shades and all sides of the political spectrum including hardcore right wing people, most of the interactions have been positive.

We have to acknowledge the contribution of ancient Brahmins for this. It’s a way of life passed on from generation to generation. Brahmins have been the pillar of Sanatani wisdom compilation, preservation and progress over milleniums. Over the years, unfortunately most Brahmins just became greedy and lazy by making easy money being the priests but there were still many families who continued the legacy education and reform.

It is said that majority of Muslims of the subcontinent were converts from other castes mostly. I wonder if there are still a decent number of them who have Brahmin lineage.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

We have to acknowledge the contribution of ancient Brahmins for this. It’s a way of life passed on from generation to generation. Brahmins have been the pillar of Sanatani wisdom compilation, preservation and progress over milleniums. Over the years, unfortunately most Brahmins just became greedy and lazy by making easy money being the priests but there were still many families who continued the legacy education and reform.

It is said that majority of Muslims of the subcontinent were converts from other castes mostly. I wonder if there are still a decent number of them who have Brahmin lineage.

Iqbal was Brahmin. I have done DNA tests that show some Brahmin origins too.

Majority of conversions to Islam were from warrior caste. It is a misconception that it was all lower castes although they did make the move too.

We sometimes view emperor's solely through religious sense but there are some theories that many "Muslim" emperor's weren't fussed about people converting as they couldn't levy jizya on converts so it didn't make economic sense for the country.

Anyway on the topic of Iqbal he wrote about himself being a Kashmiri Brahmin who was also blessed to learn about the wisdom of Rumi and others. I can't remember th exact quote I am paraphrasing but he was proud of his heritage as should all sons of the subcontinent be.