Concept of separateness Flashcards
what created the concept of separateness
hindu v muslim
what did the concept of separateness by religion cause
irritation and petty disruption
what are examples of irritation and petty distruption
hindus used gongs, bells, and cymbals whilst praying, muslims did this in silence.
sometimes they’d stop during muslim prayer.
when they didn’t, there was violence and verbal abuse.
What was Bakr’ Id
Muslims ritually slaughtered cows. cows are sacred to Hindus
What was Holi
Holi is a hindu festival which is noisome and troubling to muslims.
lasted for 2 days
bonfires lit at night
people danced in the street
drink a liquid laced with cannabis
What is Arya Samj
criticised Islam openly
sought converts to Hinduism
what did arya samj fight for
protection of cows. Cow Protection Society
what did arya samj want to change
Replace Urdu with Hindi
what was the same to hindus as arya samj
tanzeem and tabligh
what was the ginger group (Mahasabha)
aim to make the hindu community powerful and independent
what group murdered Gandhi in 1948
Mahasabha
