Mohammad Hidayatullah - Hindu Quotes

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The family connection with the Hindu Holy of Holies (Benares) was apparent in the many Hindu traditions and customs observed in our house-hold. Beef was as taboo as pork was and Divali used to be observed with Divas, as indeed several other Hindu festivals. The orthodox Muslims looked askance at us and we merited Iqbal's couplet: "The orthodox preacher considers me as an Unbeliever and Unbleiver thinks I am a Muslim."

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