Faith Quote by B.R. Ambedkar
““If Islam and Hinduism keep Muslims and Hindus apart in the matter of their faith, they also prevent their social assimilation. That Hinduism prohibits intermarriage between Hindus and Muslims is quite well known. This narrow-mindedness is not the vice of Hinduism only. Islam is equally narrow in its social code. It also prohibits intermarriage between Muslims and Hindus. With these social laws there can be no social assimilation and consequently no socialization of ways, modes and outlooks, no blunting of the edges and no modulation of age-old angularities.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Social Integration and Religion, 1935
Religious prohibitions on intermarriage reinforce social divisions, preventing cultural blending and mutual understanding.
In simple terms: Religion can block social integration.
Key Takeaway
Promote secular policies for social cohesion.
Themes
religion
social cohesion
interfaith
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Cultural segregation
legal restrictions
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance religious freedom with integration?
- What role should law play in reducing social segregation?
A Different Perspective
Secular reforms may face resistance from traditionalists.
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