Muslim woman trolled for singing Hindu devotional song
Bengaluru, Mar 8, 2017, (PTI): A young Muslim woman has come underonline attacks by fundamentalists for singing a Hindu devotional song in a Kannada reality show.
A post on Facebook by a group called ‘Mangalore Muslims’ accused Suhana Sayed of tarnishing the community’s image.
“Do not think that you have achieved a great feat by winning appreciation from judges by singing a song on the stage in front of other men belonging to other religion,” the post said.
Also objecting to her parents’ allowing her to take part in the show, the post said, “You have chosen the path to hell. …but why are you encouraging others towards destruction?”
It also asked her to remove the “sacred scarf” as she does not have the quality to wear it.
Suhana from Sagara in Shivamogga district is a contestant in ‘Zee Kannada’s popular reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’.
The song “Shreekarane…Srinivasane…” sung by her in praise of Lord Balaji and telecast last weekend had won resounding applause from the audience and judges at the show.
It was also shared and lauded by a number of people online.
“There should be no restrictions from any kind ofregimen or problems to my talent… others should also comeout and achieve… they should take courage after at least seeing me,” she had said after rendering the song at the show.
One of the judges Vijay Prakash thanked and congratulated Sayed for her participation, saying the show celebrates pure music without any discrimination.
Kannada Music Director Arjun Janya told her, “Your voice is really good.You have done a great job. By singing a Hindu devotional song you have become the symbol of unity and music is a medium where people can unite.”
Suhana got a standingovation from the judges and the audience for her performance.
A post in support of Suhana said “singing a devotional song of another religion is not an offence. Singers are ones who sing songs of all religions and why create an issue. You can rarely name a singer who has not sung devotional songs of other religions. The best example is Yesudas.”
Let me take a moment to truly thank ‘Mangalore Muslims’ group on facebook for honestly expressing what many minorities truly believe but too hesitant to openly admit it!! It’s quite true that many from minority communities despise Hindu community and their tradition. They take special pleasure in mocking and lecturing Hindus on everything from Deepavali to made snaana. Again, many thanks to ‘mangalore muslims’ group for letting everyone know how minorities think of Hindus and hinduism.
The so-called ‘Mangalore Muslims’ group on facebook should be aware that we are living in India, not in any Mid-East Countries. Why crucify her for just singing a devotional song? She took part in a competition and be proud of her for such a wonderful performance. Why these “custodians” of Islam think that she showed her beauty to men and sang in front of them? It’s a singing competition and the judges and audience are comprised of men and women. If they think that her parents will go to hell just for allowing her to sing, can they tell us who is going to heaven in their opinion? I wonder if the guys who troll this gifted girl have the guts to troll the terrorists. She is not the first Muslim to sing devotional songs. Do they know how many songs the great Mohd. Rafi has sung during his lifetime?
Where are PFI, DYFI and other organizations who are always ready to lecture Hindus on tolerance and open mind? Moreover, where are the ‘brave’ journalists, social activists and ‘rationalists’? Is it so hard to be honest, come out of your hiding and do your job at least once??? Several dozens of cases from Mangaluru Vimana nildaana, chain snatching cases, illegal cow trafficking and now true case of intolerance towards another religion – How long will you pretend to be blind and run away from these issues? smiles…