The Sufi saint Mazhar Jaan Jana of 18th century Delhi believed that the Quran condemns bowing before deities because in pre-Islamic idol worship stones were considered god. But Hindus pray to god through that idol, which is a reflection of… — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Jihad is misused by fundamentalists. The Quranic meaning is not meant for war at all, in the sense of killing. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Jihad is nothing but making efforts to realise goodness in life. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Real 'imaan' is faith in humanity, so those who deny goodness are kafirs. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Potency does not mean being unnecessarily aggressive; one has to be wise. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
People don't respond just because you are fighting for the truth. They take their interests into account. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
The individual cannot exist on his/her own and the collectivism should respect freedom of conscience. My struggle is about the freedom of thought. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Religion helps you relate with the universe. Buddha was indifferent to the concept of god yet he gave us values. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
The Sufi saint Mazhar Jaan Jana of 18th century Delhi believed that the Quran condemns bowing before deities because in pre-Islamic idol worship stones… — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Times change and we should change and grow, and yet be proud of our legacy. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
My personal belief is we should not bow to any object. But Islam was aware of this human weakness and fulfilled that need through… — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
I am not taking away the historical legacy, but it should not become a burden. — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
I was told by my father, who was a priest, that it was the basic duty of a Muslim to establish peace on earth...… — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
Many people asked me to convert. I said my religious convictions remain. I am fighting the wrongs within my own community. And if I… — Asghar Ali Engineer Copy Share Image
