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"According to Jain philosophy, one which leads unto MOKSHA (salvation) is DHARMA. The word DHARMA is being used in the context of DUTY also. One which helps the soul is MOTION is also DHARMA. It is called 'Medium of Motion' in the western philosophy. Considering from all aspects, which creates, which accepts the term or caption of 'LIVE & LET OTHERS LIVE' physically, verbally & heartfully (mentally), is DHARMA. This is possible only then when the same will be non-violent (AHIMSA VADI) in thinking & practice. That means, it will be called DHARMA only when its first condition will be to become non-violent; AHIMSAK".
Placing Jainism and its initiator of this cycle of time Adinatha Rishabhadeva in high esteem on the standard of Ahimsa, the author gives tribute to this father of human culture on the earth in these glowing words:
"First Tirthankara Adinatha is believed to be the initiator of agricultural civilisation. He had commenced Arts, Artisans, Industries, Education, Commerce, Defence & Yoga Dharma gradually through the mediums of Krishi (agriculture), Shyahi-writing & Asi-sword. His deep studies of art & architecture made this world heavenly flourishing 'SUJALAM-SUFALAM'. We are the inheritors of Bharatiya plough-bearers, therefore we have to not only struggle with this calamity descended upon us, but also to find the way out".
After these words of glowing tribute to the initiator of human civilisation first Jain Tirthankara, the scholarly writer turns to Islam, quoting the Koran and other Books of Islamic Scholars and tries to establish that philosophy of AHIMSA has been emphasised in Islam. He stresses that, "Order has been given in Islam also to become vegetarian". Giving several examples, he quotes, "ISLAM GIVES PRIORITY TO VEGETARIANISM”. Then again he quotes the Holy Koran saying, "YOU WILL HAVE TO GIVE ANSWER OF IT ALSO IF YOU WILL HARASS EVEN A SMALL BIRD!" Quoting so, this author reproduces an important extract from a book titled "PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN ISLAMIC WORLD written by al Hafiz Masari, which reads as, "The way in which the Muslims carry on "Katle-Am" (gross killings) of animals in the name of religion, is a blot on the name of religion". Giving references of the Koran and books by other Islamic scholars, Al Hafiz Masari writes that, "It is a grave sin not only to kill the animals, but also to cause other atrocities upon them. To cut the trees is also great sin. Whosoever are there in the factory of nature are His, who you are to challenge His world by doing its misuse?"
Quoting and referring to a number of such factual examples, writer Muzaffar Hussain further quotes that "Asad Madani, the Late President of JAMIAT-UL-ULEMA had released his report in Urdu Newspapers during the regime of the NDA Government and had strictly advised the Muslims not to sacrifice & slaughter Cow on the day of BAKRID.
But, what a great pathetic paradox and contrast we find when Muzaffar Hussain himself makes an eye-opening terrific confession:
