[Reader-list] Seize the moment

[Sandeep]

Dear Taha

 

first of all im not seeking apologies neither from individuals nor from groups.

as far as i remember i havent came across any self criticism by intellectuals of 

muslim background regarding spreading of islam or islams relation to pagan and 

non-islamic world. The reason may be so simple that in wake of western

imperialism it wasnt thought to correct to question culture/history of colonised

people. case of hindus was difference the caste oppression was so blatant that 

hindus were forced criticize it if they wanted to mobalise anybody in so called

anti imperialist struggel.

 

Another thing is ur use of term "complexities". yes world is complex even nazism

was complex with different groups competiting with each other in the nazi movement.

If one agrees with how ur defining hindus and muslim, one would come to conclusion

that there was never a hindu-muslim riot in south asias history its always some sect 

agaisnt another sect of complex social formation. And if one is more daring one could

indvidual is complex, as som poststrutculists say that its a modern fiction. and consequently

only fictions die in riots and wars nothing to worry about.

 

And u say muslims and hindus being modern terms in way i agree but I think u 

ovegeneralise it, just look at ulems oppostion to Akbars experiment of din -e- elahi.

Or akbars attempt to convert to hinduism was met by brahmin outrage a mlech.

 

as concerning RSS and Left just look at nuclear deal discussion both were speaking 

same language national-soverginity etc.

 

 

Sandeep

 

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