BENGALURU: Wasim Rizwi, the head of the Shia Wakf Board on Tuesday met Art Of Living founder, Sri Sri Ravishankar at its headquarters on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The topic of discussion was to discuss a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ayodhya over the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi - Babri Masjid dispute.
"Let a temple be built in Ayodhya... The masjid can be built elsewhere" was the message from the Shia Wakf Board Chief after meeting Sri Sri Ravishankar.
"You (the Muslim leaders and people) have to understand that it is matter of deep faith of the Hindus, for them Shri Ram was born there. If Prophet Mohammad was born there, we would lay our lives as it is a matter of our faith. So Hindus also are entitled to their faith and beliefs," Wasim Rizwi said.
The Art of Living Foundation underlined that this was an independent initiative.
Asked how he responded to critics who say Sri Sri Ravishankar should have steered clear of this controversial issue, he said, "The nation today wants peace and progress. Any possibility of effort should be taken constructively".
"Let a temple be built in Ayodhya... The masjid can be built elsewhere" was the message from the Shia Wakf Board Chief after meeting Sri Sri Ravishankar.
"You (the Muslim leaders and people) have to understand that it is matter of deep faith of the Hindus, for them Shri Ram was born there. If Prophet Mohammad was born there, we would lay our lives as it is a matter of our faith. So Hindus also are entitled to their faith and beliefs," Wasim Rizwi said.
The Art of Living Foundation underlined that this was an independent initiative.
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Asked how he responded to critics who say Sri Sri Ravishankar should have steered clear of this controversial issue, he said, "The nation today wants peace and progress. Any possibility of effort should be taken constructively".
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