Asghar ali engineer autobiography of a yogi
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By Asghar Ali Engineer,
Madrasas have been at the centre of controversy since 9/11 attack on New York towers. It was thought that attacks were planned by Taliban who were students of madrasas run by Muslims of Wahabi ideology. Though as far as 9/11 attack was concerned, the madrasas in focus were from North West Frontier Province but in India too madrasas came under fire especially from those who were politically motivated and also from a section of media which took a biased view.
Most of the views about madrasas were expressed by those who hardly had any first hand knowledge of madrasa system or what is taught in these madrasas. They just presumed that since these are Islamic institution they must be teaching about jihad and war. Even responsible ministers from NDA Government in those days made such statements. What is needed is well informed and well studied opinion.
I am glad that Ms. Saral Jhingran has made such an attempt to do systematic study of
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Asghar Ali Engineer
(Secular Perspective July , )
Towards the end of month May I received a phone call from Almas – a lady from Bangalore requesting me to come to Coorg for celebration of Guruji’s birthday (known as Sadguru) on 25th to 26th June She insisted that I should come. I also had invitation from Iran from 23rd June to 1st July and from Kabul from 1st to 7th July. In view of my health I was bit hesitant to go to two countries in one go. It would have been too tiresome for me. I had heard of Nath Panth but did not know much about it.
After a little thought I decided to go and accepted the invitation. I apologized to Iranian authorities and promised to visit next time. I think I met a right decision. It was quite exciting for me who works for peace and communal harmony. I am greatly attracted to syncretic culture and cults. It broadens our vision and enriches us spiritually and culturally. And India has always been a fortress of many cultures and Islam a