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| Islamic scholars invite Salman Rushdie for debate on Islam and prophet's life |
| 2013-01-28 |
| Some Islamic scholars have made an open invitation to controversial author Salman Rushdie for a debate. The scholars, who also happen to be the members of powerful All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), want Rushdie to join them for the debate on Islam and the prophet's life. The invite came during a seminar in Mumbai on Sunday. Rushdie reportedly wants to visit Mumbai to promote Deepa Mehta-directed movie Midnight's Children, based on his novel by the same name. The scholars were of the view that banning Rushdie or giving out death threats to him would serve no end. Instead, he should be engaged in an informed debate. The move comes as a major change of stance from the members of Muslim community towards Rushdie. Various Islamic groups had earlier opposed the author's visit to India ever since his controversial novel Satanic Verses created a storm in the 1980s. They had cautioned the organisers of five-day Jaipur Literature Festival, which concludes on Monday, against allowing his participation. The offer for debate came from senior lawyer and Muslim board member Yusuf Muchala and a professor of Law at Aligarh Muslim University, Dr Shakil Samdani. However, the invite itself has triggered an immediate debate with the hard line Muslims rejecting the offer. Some of them said that the debate would give Rushdie an opportunity to hurt Muslim sentiments again. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #3 Sure, pal. No problem, I'll come. So will my bodyguard detail, with orders to blast anybody who even LOOKS at me funny. |
| Posted by: Muggsy Mussolini1226 2013-01-28 15:12 |
| #2 Bring your head. |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2013-01-28 14:46 |
| #1 Sure, come on over.. you'll be safe. You have our word. |
| Posted by: Thor and Company1929 2013-01-28 14:06 |