[Wachearex]

I think the climate in Gujrat cannot be compared to the rest of India - it is a haven for Hindu extremists. Of course these are just our opinions, but I'll share my experiences anyway. Of all the places I've been to, including both north and south India, there has been relative peace between the Hindus and Muslims. Of course, considering the lack of education on both sides, you have little flare ups here and there, but it is rare and certainly nothing to generally write home about. You get the similar amounts of 'flare ups' amongst muslims in Pakistan (Different political party sympathisers, ethnic groups, Shia, barelwis, taliban supporters & non muslim grps like ahmadiya); its ignorance that's the enemy.

From my experience, the Deobandi in India are quite vocal. They've never been muffled and have always openly made their positions clear, even if it went against cultural sensitivities. The perspective and approach of Maulana Madani may be slightly different to the rest of the ulema too because he is a member of parliament, and that requires a certain diplomatic approach. I, for one am in full support of our Ulema partaking in politics as opposed to randoms who worship only power. We know that Maulana's allegiance is to Allah first and foremost, and may Allah grant him tawfiq.

Back on topic though, can you please share what the issue was between Maulana Mahmood Madani and Maulana Arshad Madani? We can continue this issue in the brothers' section if you like (thread already open).