Ever since the Supreme Court has given its verdict on Babri Masjid-Ram Janam Bhoomi case, there have been talks about what is the way forward. While the Hindus have got the main site that was contested for, the Muslims will be allotted a separate 5-acre land on which they can build a mosque.?
Although all Muslims have accepted the apex courts verdict, some have expressed their displeasure, and hence, they are rejecting the idea of accepting the land instead of the demolished structure. Meanwhile, a section of Muslims believe that the land should be accepted and used for some constructive use rather than rebuilding a mosque that is not often visited by the community members.
Legendary scriptwriter and film producer Salim Khan also reacted to the Ayodhya verdict and said that a?school should be built on the proposed 5-acre land in Ayodhya, to be given to the Muslims.?
In response to Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya dispute, Salim Khan (83) said Muslims in India desperately need schools, not a mosque. It may indeed turn out to be a good idea for Indian Muslims whose socio-economic condition has hit the rock bottom since independence.?
Welcoming Supreme Court's historic verdict on Ayodhya dispute, Salim Khan, father of Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz, said that two virtues of Islam as described by Prophet are love and forgiveness.
The renowned story writer, who in the early seventies formed the iconic Salim-Javed duo along with his friend Javed Akhtar, is of the view that in the past couple of decades, Indian society has matured.
"Muslims should not discuss this (Ayodhya dispute). Instead, they should discuss their basic problems and try to find out solutions. The reason why I am saying that is we need schools and hospitals... why I am suggesting that is it would be better if we build a college at the alternative 5-acre land, to be provided in Ayodhya for building a mosque. Hume Masjid ki zaroorat nhi. Namaz to hum kahin bhi padh lenge...train me, plane me, zameen par, kahin bhi padh lenge (we can offer namaz anywhere, in train, plane or on the floor). But we need better schools. Talim achhi milegi 22 crore musalmano ko, toh is desh kee bahut si kamiyan khatam ho jayengi (if 22 crore Muslims get good education, then many problems of this counrty would be solved)" he added.
The octogenarian film writer who pioneered the Bollywood block buster formula, said Prime Minister Modi is laying stress on peace.?
"I agree with the PM, we really need peace today. We need peace to focus on our objectives. We have to think of our future. We should realise that better future exists for those who are educated in a better way. The real issue is that Muslims are not so well in taleem (education).So I would repeat that let us say 'The-End' (for Ayodhya issue) and make a new beginning." said Salim Khan.