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In a recent sermon, Maulana Muhammad Saad Kandhlawi, head of the Tablighi Jamaat, said that the reason for prejudice among Hindus against Muslims in India is that many Muslims have lost the spirit of respect for their fellow countrymen — the same spirit Prophet Muhammad showed towards others.

He made these remarks at a large Tablighi congregation held in Mewat, Haryana, in the last week of October. The event drew lakhs of participants and, according to reports, was organised in an exemplary and peaceful manner. A video of Maulana Saad’s speech from the event has since gone viral on social media.

Maulana Saad said, “Muslims have forgotten how to respect their compatriots. That attitude of mutual respect is fading away, though Islam teaches us to show deep respect towards our brothers and sisters of other faiths.”

He also addressed the issue of “religious conversion “, clarifying that Islam does not permit coercion or deceit in matters of faith.

Maulana Saad explains - Why is there prejudice against Muslims?

مولانا سعد نے بتایا ۔۔ کیو ں ہوتا ہے مسلمانوں کے ساتھ تعصب ؟#mewaat #TablighiJamat #india #muslims #MuslimDescrimation #Markaz #HazratNizamuddin pic.twitter.com/HbDM0LeJao

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“Islam teaches respect — it does not allow you to forcibly convert anyone, to threaten or tempt them into Islam. There is no compulsion in religion. Islam is the religion of peace and allows everyone to follow the path they choose,” he said.

Maulana Saad further explained that the only “compulsion” in Islam applies to Muslims themselves when it comes to prayer: “If a Muslim neglects prayer, he should be reminded and encouraged — but this rule does not apply to non-Muslims.”

What did Maulana Saad say about religious conversion?

مولانا سعد نے تبدیلی مذہب پر کیا کہا --#mewaat #TablighiJamat #india #muslims #MuslimDescrimation #Markaz #HazratNizamuddin pic.twitter.com/rLR53wbjoX

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The Mewat congregation stood out this year for another reason — it became a symbol of *Hindu-Muslim harmony. Along with Muslim volunteers, many local Hindus also joined in as volunteer for the smooth conduct of the event. They set up tea stalls, vegetarian biryani outlets for the visitors.

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This cooperation and mutual respect surprised many, presenting a heartwarming image of unity. The massive gathering of Muslims took place peacefully — without noise, chaos, or any disturbance. Participants came quietly and left quietly, leaving behind a message of peace and coexistence.