Muslim woman denied home in Bhopal society, calls it social boycott

[boomboomcheema]

BHOPAL: Zahida Khan, a resident of Koh-e-fiza Bhopal, was left in a state of shock when she was denied a house on rent as well as from buying a property by atleast 6-7 societies because she is a Muslim and these societies were Hindu dominated.
Frustrated due the discrimination, Khan filed a case with Madhya Pradesh human rights. Her complaint reached the office on Tuesday, which left even the officials shocked.

While talking to TOI Zahida said, "Me and my family live in Koh-e-fiza, but as Hoshangabad road has many good developing residential societies, we finally took the decision to shift or invest in a property. My husband is a businessman and has outlet at MP nagar."

She alleged these societies of social boycott in the name of religion.

'I was shocked to hear this to my face every time. No sooner did I tell my name that they would refuse the sale of flat, or rent it to me and my family. After trying repeatedly I decided to take the matter with human rights commission with a telephonic recording of a marketing manager from Meenakshi Planet city.

When TOI contacted the society about the allegation Rajendra Singh said, "She had come to see a property in our society on rent. She saw a property which belongs to a Brahmin family, who lives in Mumbai. She liked the house and agreed to take that on rent. When I contacted the owners, they asked about her background. When I told Zahida Khan's name they refused to rent it out, as they claimed to be pure Brahmin and non-veg is not allowed in their house at any cost. So I had to deny. Where is my fault? I am just the mediator. We don't discriminate. If it would have been a free property and she would have come to buy it. I would have helped her for sure, " he added.

Zahida is all set to fight for this discrimation she faced and said, "I will meet the police officials and give the complaint to them about this act of social boycott."
She in her application has also mentioned that, such an act of social boycott of Muslim families has led to their establishment in particular and certain areas only.

http://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhop...ls-it-social-boycott/articleshow/58014271.cms

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Seems strange to hear these things in the modern day and age. But then the modern day and age seems to be completely different experience in the west when compared to Afghanistan and India.

 

[santos11]

Seems strange to hear these things in the modern day and age. But then the modern day and age seems to be completely different experience in the west when compared to Afghanistan and India.

Maybe these things have been happening for too long in higher proportion in the past but only being highlighted by the media which is more vigilant now and such things are on a downfall compare to before.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Fair reason. I bet many Muslims too won't be comfortable renting their house to a group that cooks pork. I have a similarly conservative Brahmin family, and they would do the same.

 

[troodon]

Brahmins do not rent their properties even to fellow Hindus who cook meat in their home.

May be News to Non-Indians, but it is a daily state of affairs in India.

Similarly many Meat eating Hindus/Non-Hindus do not rent their properties to Orthodox Brahmins to avoid future issues.

There is a reason why Brahmins used to live in closed communities called Agraharam. Only Brahmins live there.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Fair reason. I bet many Muslims too won't be comfortable renting their house to a group that cooks pork. I have a similarly conservative Brahmin family, and they would do the same.

I don't know about Muslims in India, but there are loads of property owners in the UK, none of them have any problem renting to tenants who cook pork. If the landlord isn't living there, why should they care what the tenant cooks or eats?

 

[hafeezrocks]

Indians justifying this discrimination. Wow.

 

[troodon]

I don't know about Muslims in India, but there are loads of property owners in the UK, none of them have any problem renting to tenants who cook pork. If the landlord isn't living there, why should they care what the tenant cooks or eats?

My Son goes to daycare nanny with another kid (Brahmin). His dad is so particular about what his Son eats and the utensils. Its no joke. Orthodox Brahmins cannot adjust anywhere.

I remember an orthodox Brahmin guy (Brilliant one) who came to USA on Work Visa. He simply could not adjust as had to share the room with others who used to eat meat. He ran back to India in 6 months even though his company begged him to stay.

 

[troodon]

Indians justifying this discrimination. Wow.

Justifying? There is no justification. The owner has the right to choose whom he/she wants to rent.

You meet an orthodox Brahmin ever in your life, they will drive you crazy.

 

[Zak_Fan]

I don't know about Muslims in India, but there are loads of property owners in the UK, none of them have any problem renting to tenants who cook pork. If the landlord isn't living there, why should they care what the tenant cooks or eats?

Socially, India is comparable to Pakistan not UK, so a Pakistani would be better placed to answer that for me.

As a Brahmin, I can tell you that many of my family members would not even have tea/coffee in a household that cooks meat, and no one, not even fellow Brahmins are exempt from the rule. Also, while landlord may not be living there today, they could easily come back in future.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Indians justifying this discrimination. Wow.

You need to wake up to a world where Islam is not the only religion, and people from the other faiths are entitled to their own taboo.

 

[PakLFC]

We have to look at it from a religious perspective here. If a devout Brahmin family does not want to rent to a Muslim then that is there choice if the law allows it. In western law it would probably be different and seen as discrimination. It does again prove that India is not secular at all as they claim to be. I think most Muslim people would have no problem in renting property out to a pork eater as long as they don't have to live with them. Obviously the Brahmins think differently, I don't see the problem of renting out the home to a non-veg assuming the owners won't be living with them.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Here it's ususally no pets or no smoking. No meat is their choice but I don't understand the logic, if you're not eating it , what's the big deal?

 

[big_gamer007]

As long as she wasn't denied purchasing a house by government schemes I don't see an issue.. A person has the right to give his home on rent to anyone he wishes.. unfortunately in India Hindus some people refuse on basis of religion/caste but that's just how it is..

 

[KingKhanWC]

As long as she wasn't denied purchasing a house by government schemes I don't see an issue.. A person has the right to give his home on rent to anyone he wishes.. unfortunately in India Hindus some people refuse on basis of religion/caste but that's just how it is.. [\QUOTE]

It's not just India..

Property millionaire bans ‘coloured people’ from renting homes because of ‘curry smell’[\QUOTE]

http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/28/prope...renting-homes-because-of-curry-smell-6539403/

The question is this just because of their personal reasons or is it veiled discrimination?

 

[big_gamer007]

As long as she wasn't denied purchasing a house by government schemes I don't see an issue.. A person has the right to give his home on rent to anyone he wishes.. unfortunately in India Hindus some people refuse on basis of religion/caste but that's just how it is.. [\QUOTE]

It's not just India..

Property millionaire bans ‘coloured people’ from renting homes because of ‘curry smell’[\QUOTE]

http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/28/prope...renting-homes-because-of-curry-smell-6539403/



The question is this just because of their personal reasons or is it veiled discrimination?

Some people call it discrimination but IMO as long as you are not hurting someone and are within your rights to do something it's not discrimination...

It's just the mindset of people hasn't evolved we still see humans on the bases of religion/caste/colour/sex so always there would be discrimination..

 

[Sachin136]

Seems strange to hear these things in the modern day and age. But then the modern day and age seems to be completely different experience in the west when compared to Afghanistan and India.

No, even in the western countries, people can have restrictions like only vegetarians or non-drinkers.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

No, even in the western countries, people can have restrictions like only vegetarians or non-drinkers.

I think you are talking about public establishments like restaurants and schools. I don't know of any cases where people put such restrictions on buying or selling private residences, but if you know of them please feel free to correct.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

It's 2017 - do people really think that if their neighbour is cooking some food they can't/won't eat that the said food will magically fly into your own mouth?

 

[Sachin136]

I think you are talking about public establishments like restaurants and schools. I don't know of any cases where people put such restrictions on buying or selling private residences, but if you know of them please feel free to correct.

I haven't seen such restrictions from people selling private residences, but they are very common for renting.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I haven't seen such restrictions from people selling private residences, but they are very common for renting.

Perhaps Indian landlords are continuing their practice from back home over here then. I can't imagine who else would rent only to vegetarians or non-drinkers unless it is a shared accommodation.

 

[hafeezrocks]

You need to wake up to a world where Islam is not the only religion, and people from the other faiths are entitled to their own taboo.

So, living in a pluralistic society gives license to various followers of different religions to discriminate against each other ? Pathetic comments from you.

 

[Zak_Fan]

So, living in a pluralistic society gives license to various followers of different religions to discriminate against each other ? Pathetic comments from you.

If you put religion first, then yes. Many Brahmins do, and they are well within their right to do so.

A good parallel to this would be Muslims being against inter-religious marriages. Is it discrimination? Yes. But can you blame them? No. Sometimes we are bound by religious rules or guidelines and you can't go against them.

 

[srh]

such blatant discrimination India has lot of problems

 

[santos11]

such blatant discrimination India has lot of problems

But, it's good thing our media is highlighting it so there can be more pressure on government to stop.

 

[srh]

But, it's good thing our media is highlighting it so there can be more pressure on government to stop.

yes media needs to put more pressure on concerned people and authorities to root out this kind of discrimination; we are in 21st century and still we hear about these kind of incidents which put a damper on all kind of human achievements

 

[Rafa]

such blatant discrimination India has lot of problems

Worse is that folks justifying it in name of religion.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Everyone has the right to decide who they rent their property.Nothing wrong here.People have no alcohol no party rules.some have no non veg rules.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Fair reason. I bet many Muslims too won't be comfortable renting their house to a group that cooks pork. I have a similarly conservative Brahmin family, and they would do the same.

Agree with you there. Especially in the rural areas.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

It's pretty common in India.

We don't rent houses to folks regardless of religion to the ones who cook meat unless there are no takers.

 

[cricketjoshila]

As a bengali brahmin i didnt get to live in gujju societies in Mumbai because i eat meat.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

It's 2017 - do people really think that if their neighbour is cooking some food they can't/won't eat that the said food will magically fly into your own mouth?

Effect of watching too many Bolly/Tolly movies it seems.

 

[Zak_Fan]

It's 2017 - do people really think that if their neighbour is cooking some food they can't/won't eat that the said food will magically fly into your own mouth?

It is not about food flying into your mouth magically, but about maintaining a Satvik energy to the property you own. The same belief is behind practices such as Havan or sprinkling holy water.

 

[cricketjoshila]

It's 2017 - do people really think that if their neighbour is cooking some food they can't/won't eat that the said food will magically fly into your own mouth?

Its not neighbours.Its about someone's own property.If i dont want something on my property its my right.

 

[Sidilicious]

Here it's ususally no pets or no smoking. No meat is their choice but I don't understand the logic, if you're not eating it , what's the big deal?

When I was in the UK, I was looking to rent a flat in 2009 and the muslim landlord clearly mentioned that Pork or alcohol is not allowed in the house.

Not that I am condoning what happened to this lady in India. Both landlords were nutters.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Hindus and Muslims are incompatible. Either one of them has to compromise for peaceful coexistence. Two Nation Theory is not just a theory, but fact.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

When I was in the UK, I was looking to rent a flat in 2009 and the muslim landlord clearly mentioned that Pork or alcohol is not allowed in the house.

Not that I am condoning what happened to this lady in India. Both landlords were nutters.

Your personal account may or may not be true. If you could provide a public example where such an incident can be verified that would be helpful. The OP is such a bona fide account so to answer it you should provide the same.

 

[Sidilicious]

Your personal account may or may not be true. If you could provide a public example where such an incident can be verified that would be helpful. The OP is such a bona fide account so to answer it you should provide the same.

I don't need to prove to anyone whether it was true or not. I know it was, and I know that the landlord was a nutter.

In fact, if any thing it shows your insecurity that you need to defend something so ridiculous.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I don't need to prove to anyone whether it was true or not. I know it was, and I know that the landlord was a nutter.

In fact, if any thing it shows your insecurity that you need to defend something so ridiculous.

No one is saying you have to prove what you say is true, I am just suggesting that a public example would be taken more seriously. Me being secure or insecure isn't going to change that. I hope you can understand the difference.