New Delhi

Renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Nurul Amin Qasimi of Assam who is known for his distinct preaching style, has condemned the incidents of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in the continuing rioting.

“We have nothing to comment on the current situation in Bangladesh. It is an internal issue of the neighbouring country. As an Indian Muslim, I urge the people of Bangladesh not to target the minorities in their country. Whether they are Hindus, Christian or Buddhist any form of attack on innocent minority communities goes against the teaching of Islam,” Maulana Qasimi said.

He said that the people of Bangladesh should remember that mischievous forces must not mislead their movement against the Shaikh Hasina regime by launching attacks on the minority community.

“The Indian government should also try (whatever way it finds possible) to stop the attack on the minorities in Bangladesh,” Maulana Qasimi said.

Although as per social media reports, Hindu temples were desacrated in many places, at some places Muslims stood up to ptotect the temples and its images were posted on X:

#Bangladesh: Students were seen protecting Temples and minorities from attacks in Bangladesh.

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“We are writing to express our deep condemnation of the recent violence in Bangladesh and the attacks on places of worship belonging to different religious communities. Such acts of hatred and intolerance are deeply troubling and go against the very principles of peace, respect, and unity that we hold dear,” he said.

Haji Syed Salman Chishty, Gaddi Nashin Dargah Ajmer Sharif, and Chairman of the Chishty Foundation, also condemned the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

"I strongly condemn the attacks on Hindus, ethnic minorities, and the desecration of their places of worship in Bangladesh. These acts of violence not only harm individuals and communities but also threaten the fabric of our diverse and interconnected world. We must stand together in solidarity, advocating for peace, mutual respect, and the protection of all religious sanctuaries. Let us work collectively to foster an environment where every individual, regardless of their faith, can live in harmony and security."

Senior Journalist Qamar Agha said all the Temples destroyed in the mob violence must be rebuilt and compensation paid to all those who suffered losses in the violence in Bangladesh.

I am happy to know that many top student leaders of the agitation have appealed to the agitating youth not to target minorities. Bangladeshi society always has a secular fabric.

Indian Indian Muslims should raise their voice against the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh.

Maulana Jamaluddin  of Jamaat-e-Islami, Faridabad said "Targeting any community or religious group is condemnable; we must condemn it unequivocally or this disquiet will spread."

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He also urged all leaders and communities to come together to address these issues and promote a harmonious and understanding culture.