Furfura Sharif Pirzadas urge Bangladeshi Muslims to protect Hindu temples amid rising religious tensions

Amid rising religious tensions in Bangladesh, two prominent Pirzadas from West Bengal’s Furfura Sharif, Pirzada Najmus Sayadat Siddiqui and Pirzada Safiri Siddiqui, have called on Bangladesh’s Muslim community to protect Hindu temples. This plea comes in response to increasing incidents of religious violence, forced conversions, and attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. Their statements underscore the growing concerns regarding religious intolerance and the need for interfaith solidarity in the country.

Pirzada Najmus Sayadat Siddiqui expressed strong condemnation of the language and actions targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. He highlighted that such behavior not only harmed the Hindu community but also tarnished the reputation of Muslims in the region. He called upon Muslims to protect Hindu temples “with their blood,” urging them to safeguard the religious sites and the Hindu community. His statement reflected concerns over the increasing vulnerability of Hindus amidst the surge in religious violence in the country.

Pirzada Safiri Siddiqui echoed these sentiments, voicing alarm over the spread of hate speech and political divisiveness in Bangladesh. While praising the country’s student movements for advocating social change, he criticized the role of political leaders in exacerbating tensions. He warned that political leaders’ divisive rhetoric was worsening religious disharmony, with the potential to destabilize the nation further. Safiri Siddiqui emphasized that Bangladesh's political leaders should prioritize unity and peace rather than fueling discord.

Both Pirzadas also addressed the growing animosity between Bangladesh and India, particularly with the rising calls from some factions in Bangladesh to attack India. They rejected these threats, with Pirzada Najmus Sayadat Siddiqui warning that such actions would harm Bangladesh. He stressed the importance of maintaining peaceful relations with India, pointing out that both countries share cultural and historical ties. The Pirzadas urged both governments to work toward preserving these relationships, emphasizing that aggressive rhetoric would only lead to unnecessary conflict and harm.

The Pirzadas’ remarks are also a call for the Bangladesh government to take action in preserving religious harmony and protecting minority rights. They urged the government to address issues related to religious violence, forced conversions, and attacks on religious sites. Their call for Muslims in Bangladesh to protect Hindu temples highlights the urgency of safeguarding religious freedoms in a country experiencing rising religious tensions. The Pirzadas concluded by stressing the need for peace, mutual respect, and interfaith unity to prevent further escalation of religious violence in the region.