Abdur Rahman, 32, has lived the Hindu faith for most of his life. At 20, he said goodbye to friends and family to live as a sadhu in Varanasi. For years he lived on stone stairs in the city, and had a high status in the Hindu community. But 18 months ago, Rahman converted to Islam.

“I worshiped Shiva, so much that sometimes I cut myself. I have scars on both arms, which reminds me of that. It was almost psychotic. I would give my life to Shiva then. But it was like no answers came back to me. I was not in touch with my God. I did not hear him. That is different now. I hear and feel Allah. He is everything. All I breathe and everywhere I move in. He is present all the time.” Abdur Rahman says, explaining why he converted to Islam.

Shortly after Abdur Rahman converted, he married his Muslim wife, Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz has two children; Arsalan, 12, and Irshad, 17, from a previous marriage. They all live together in a little house in the Muslim community.

Alaipur, which is right next to the railway station. NInety percent of Muslims in this area make their living by making saris. (Lasse Bak Meljvang). Alaipur, one of the poorest areas on the outskirts of Varanasi.

confuzzled dude wrote:
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I think our PM ji should step out and spend a few days in Varanasi, eat a meal at Abdur Rahman's house to get an understanding of the way Indians lead their lives.

Hellsangel wrote:

confuzzled dude wrote:
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I think our PM ji should step out and spend a few days in Varanasi, eat a meal at Abdur Rahman's house to get an understanding of the way Indians lead their lives.

If according to you that is a sample of how most Indians live their lives, Comrade, you are more demented than I thought.

confuzzled dude wrote:

Hellsangel wrote:

confuzzled dude wrote:
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I think our PM ji should step out and spend a few days in Varanasi, eat a meal at Abdur Rahman's house to get an understanding of the way Indians lead their lives.

If according to you that is a sample of how most Indians live their lives, Comrade, you are more demented than I thought.

 I was talking about Varanasi in general, so you don't think Varanasi represents Indian lifestyle? eating at that guy's home is icing on the cake, who knows he might get addicted to veggie kebabs.

Confused Douche wrote:I think our PM ji should step out and spend a few days in Varanasi, eat a meal at Abdur Rahman's house to get an understanding of the way Indians lead their lives.

Confused Douche Quote: wrote:Shortly after Abdur Rahman converted, he married his Muslim wife, Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz has two children; Arsalan, 12, and Irshad, 17, from a previous marriage. They all live together in a little house in the Muslim community.

 my life to Shiva then. But it was like no answers came back to me. I was not in touch with my God. I did not hear him. That is different now. I hear and feel Allah. He is everything. All I breathe and everywhere I move in.

confuzzled dude wrote:

Abdur Rahman, 32, has lived the Hindu faith for most of his life. At 20, he said goodbye to friends and family to live as a sadhu in Varanasi. For years he lived on stone stairs in the city, and had a high status in the Hindu community. But 18 months ago, Rahman converted to Islam.

“I worshiped Shiva, so much that sometimes I cut myself. I have scars on both arms, which reminds me of that. It was almost psychotic. I would give my life to Shiva then. But it was like no answers came back to me. I was not in touch with my God. I did not hear him. That is different now. I hear and feel Allah. He is everything. All I breathe and everywhere I move in. He is present all the time.” Abdur Rahman says, explaining why he converted to Islam.

Shortly after Abdur Rahman converted, he married his Muslim wife, Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz has two children; Arsalan, 12, and Irshad, 17, from a previous marriage. They all live together in a little house in the Muslim community.

Alaipur, which is right next to the railway station. NInety percent of Muslims in this area make their living by making saris. (Lasse Bak Meljvang). Alaipur, one of the poorest areas on the outskirts of Varanasi.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2015/02/06/practicing-islam-among-indias-predominately-hindu-culture/?hpid=z9

I think our PM ji should step out and spend a few days in Varanasi, eat a meal at Abdur Rahman's house to get an understanding of the way Indians lead their lives.

truthbetold wrote:CD

What exactly in this story is going to open PM's eyes?  

Should modi abandon shiva and seek Allah? 

Modi lived as a middle class life for most of his life.  So what is the benefit of eating at this individual's house?

confuzzled dude wrote:

truthbetold wrote:CD

What exactly in this story is going to open PM's eyes?  

Should modi abandon shiva and seek Allah? 

Modi lived as a middle class life for most of his life.  So what is the benefit of eating at this individual's house?

that not all muslims are fanatics and in fact majority of poor like dalits and coexist with people of other faith(s) with no issues, they do not have the benefit of reservations as well. Modiji may have been a middle class fellow once upon a time but now a days he puts on opulent suits, designer made especially for him, rubbing shoulders with billionaires, lost touch with ground realities. Looks like Rahul has better sense of poor citizens lives than Modiji so spending a bit of time with them will give him a chance to see how normal middle class/poor indians lead their lives.