Islamists Exploit Flood Crisis to Target Hindu Symbols in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is grappling with severe flooding that has displaced thousands and claimed many lives. As people struggle to survive, disturbing incidents reveal the darker side of religious prejudice. Some Islamists have been providing aid to Hindus but with a sinister twist. They demand that recipients discard their sacred Hindu symbols, such as threads and malas, before accepting help. This behavior exposes a shocking lack of humanity. Shows the political nature of Islamism, where even charitable acts are manipulated for religious dominance.
In one troubling case, a Maulvi gave relief material to a Hindu child but insisted on cutting off the child’s “mala,” a sacred necklace. He proclaimed “Subhan Allah” and “Allah Hu Akbar” as he did so, making his motives clear. When the child asked for his “mala” back, the Maulvi dismissed him, saying to take the aid and leave.
A Maulvi gave relief material to a Hindu child in Bangladesh and cuts off his "mala" in return while saying Subhan Allah, Allah Hu Akbar.
When the child asked for "Mala", they told him to take the relief material and leave and not worry about mala. pic.twitter.com/OXZ4YSqEVZ
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) August 30, 2024
This isn’t just about helping others; it’s about pushing a religious agenda and using charity as a tool for conversion and control. For many Islamists, religious symbols hold power, and they see non-Islamic symbols as threats. In their worldview, these acts are part of a greater jihad, a means to earn favor in ‘Janat.’
Islamists are cutting sacred threads and other symbols of Hinduism before providing relief aid to Hindus Bangladesh.
Show me more disgusting things than this. pic.twitter.com/7pY7nqmlnZ
— Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda) August 31, 2024
Contrasting Responses Of Islamists And Hindus Showing True Compassion
Meanwhile, Hindu organizations like ISKCON have responded to the crisis with genuine compassion. ISKCON members have been distributing food and aid to flood victims without discrimination. Unlike the Islamists, they have not forced anyone to change or abandon their beliefs. They provided cooked, Satvik food to everyone, irrespective of their faith. Their actions demonstrate a commitment to humanity over religious identity.
Meanwhile Hindus from ISCKON Bangladesh provide cooked, delicious and satvik food to the Islamists suffering from flood in Bangladesh.
The Difference is crystal clear 🤷🏻♀️pic.twitter.com/eS08XOtCTl https://t.co/B4xGLqItAr
— Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda) August 31, 2024
ISKCON members chose not to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, one of their most important festivals. The director of an ISKCON temple in Bangladesh confirmed that this year, Janmashtami celebrations were muted. Devotees celebrated quietly in their homes, avoiding public gatherings due to fears of violence. Despite these challenges, ISKCON continued its relief work, showing that their commitment to helping others transcends religious differences. This stark contrast highlights the true essence of compassion. While Islamists seek to manipulate others for religious gains.
SHOCKING NEWS 🚨 Director of Bangladesh ISKCON temple said "For the first time we are not celebrating Janmashtami this year"
"We are celebrating it by hiding in the house, no music-jagaran, Hindus are scared"
"Earlier lakhs of visit to temple every year, now it is zero"
ISKCON… pic.twitter.com/RFv0SowszD
— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) August 26, 2024
Media Misrepresentation Aiding Islamsists
Amid this crisis, international media, including CNN, have falsely blamed India for the flooding. These accusations are baseless and have been debunked by Indian officials, who provided clear evidence to counter these claims. Such misrepresentation only fuels misinformation and distracts from the real issues at hand. This misrepresentation is not only in the case of flooding. The Western media has been complicit in the Hindu genocide by Islamists in Bangladesh by trying to hide it.
The Need to Recognize Religious Extremism Of Islamists
These incidents in Bangladesh are not isolated. They reflect a broader trend of Islamic extremism, where Islam is wielded as a political tool. For Islamists, faith is not just a personal belief but a means to exert control and spread their ideology. In this worldview, non-believers are not equals but instead targets for conversion or subjugation like slaves. This mindset, if left unchecked, could lead to more violence.
Also, Read The Truth of Sufis and how it is misled to be believed as a mystical aspect of Islam, while its literature and history show us a vastly different reality.
As history has shown, when religious extremism goes unchallenged, it can have devastating consequences. It is crucial to recognize and confront these issues now.
It’s evident that Islamists are not merely acting out of a sense of individual malice but are following the teachings of their holy book, the Quran. The insistence on cutting sacred threads and demanding submission isn’t just a random act of cruelty—it’s a calculated practice rooted in their religious beliefs. As they see it, they are simply obeying the commands laid out for them. The real fools are the non-believers who fail to see or acknowledge these truths. The following Quranic verse illustrates this mindset:
9:29: “Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.” (“People of the Book” refers to Christians and Jews.)
