Madani Defends Jihad In Freedom Struggle, Alleges Targeting Of Muslims

Summary

Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, the national president of Jamiat Ulema e Hind, has defended the concept of jihad in the context of India's freedom struggle, stating that it was a duty for Muslims to free the country from slavery. He alleged that governments have targeted Muslims, demolishing mosques and entangling them in riots, and claimed that the current government is against Muslims and Islam. Madani emphasized that India can only function through love and harmony, and urged people to abandon the politics of hatred and strengthen the politics of love.