Belgaum, October 13: Pramod Muthalik, Sri Rama Sene chief, has said that he is ready to offer 'namaaz' in Masjids if Muslims provide him with proof that Allah is God and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is His messenger.
Speaking at a press meet here on Friday, Mr. Muthalik made this statement in the context of Islamic preacher Dr. Zakir Naik's challenge of accepting Hinduism if proven that Shiva is God.
“He (Dr.Naik) has said in a public speech in Mumbai recently questioning the evidence of Shiva's and Shri Ganesha's relationship and existence. He has asked as to how can Shiva be God when he does not know that Shri Ganesha is his own son? He has said he will accept Hinduism and start offering poojas in temples if it is proven to him that Shri Ganesha was Shiva's son and Shiva is indeed God. By making these statements, he has insulted the Hindu gods and violated the constitutional values of our country”, Mr. Muthalik said.
He went on to add that if Muslims prove that Allah is God and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is His messenger, he is willing to offer namaaz (prayers) in Masjids.
Criminal cases would be booked against Dr. Naik for hurting Hindu sentiments in all district courts in the state within a week, Mr. Muthalik said.
Lashing out at Union Minister Jairam Ramesh for his controversial statement on toilets and temples, Mr. Muthalik said that Mr. Ramesh must learn to keep his tongue in check. “Why did he only mention temples? Why not mosques or churches? This is a conspiracy and an act done to please Sonia Gandhi”, he alleged.
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