The iftars organised by the RSS’s Muslim wing, the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), during Ramzan this year will serve only cow’s milk and its products to drive home the ‘save the cow’ message and underline that consumption of beef invites diseases.
Mahiraj Dhwaj Singh, national co-convenor (organisation) of the MRM for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, said that for the “first time” people observing roza (fast), will be ending it with a glass of cow’s milk.
“Emphasis will be laid on the use of cow’s milk and other dairy products at the iftars . And, it will be for the first time that such an iftar will be held in Uttar Pradesh,” Mr. Singh said.
Citing the benefits of cow’s milk, Mr Singh claimed, “Even Muslim scholars are of the view that it is good for health and ghee (clarified butter) made using this milk is medicine.
Mr Singh also said that during Ramzan, special prayers would be offered through which appeals will be made to protect cows.
“All living beings (animals, birds, trees and plants) owe their existence to Allah. If we adopt a humane approach towards them, we will incur His blessings,” the senior MRM office bearer said.
“During Ramzan, prayers will be held. A message to end animosity and spread love, bonhomie and brotherhood will be disseminated. ,” he said.
Welcoming the move, Waseem Raini, president of Lucknow-based Pasmanda Muslim Samaj said, “If different sweets such as pedhaa made using cow’s milk are served during iftar, we have no objections. This will increase the bonhomie and brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims.”
