| Ayodhya - Dec. 6, 1992
Among the fears of lakhs [hundreds of thousands] of Kar Sevak
who had gathered to demolish the Babri Masjid , few furiously
climbed on the majestic minaret of the mosque. The most important
among the few were Shive Sainik. A resident of Faisabad, where
Ayodhya is situated, Shive Prasad was the captain of Bajrang Dal.
He was given the responsibility to guide four thousand Kar Sevak
in the demolition of mosque.
It was he who gave training to four thousands of people under
him, on how to carry the demolition. On seeing the majestic minarets
of the mosque come down Captain Prasad was overjoyed and shouted
the "Ram! Ram!" This happened seven years ago.
On Dec. 6 ,1999 the same Shive Prasad was seeking forgiveness
from Allah for his cruel act seven years back. This 6 Dec.1999
he was fasting (non-obligatory) and regretting for the act with
tears and was seeking forgiveness from Allah in his prayers. Yes
! Shive Prasad has embraced Islam. He has changed his name to
Mohammed Mustafa. One will be moved to learn how he embraced Islam.
This change in Shive Prasad's heart was published by Malayalam
News (7.12.99) issued by "Arab News Publications" in
Saudi Arabia. Shive Prasad's father Trigal Ramanathan was chief
among the heads of Sangh Parivar. His whole family was actively
involved in demolishing the Babri Masjid.
Soon after the demolition of the mosque, Shive prasad felt a
depression in his heart. He had no peace of mind. He felt that
he had committed a great sin. In 1997 he went to Sharjah in order
to seek employment. But even at work his mind was restless.
On Dec. 4, 1998 as he was walking along the streets of Sharjah,
he happened to hear a speech before Friday prayer held in a mosque
which was in Hindi. When he heard the speech, which he felt was
something different. He wanted to listen the complete speech.
That message about Allah created a revolution in his rest less
mind. He continued to listen to such speeches thereafter. The
revolution in his heart was completed.
All praise be to Allah ! Allah has shown him the right path.
He has forfeited the ignorance and chosen the righteous path.
When Shive Prasad embraced Islam he was driven out by his family
members who were strong RSS activists. He is praying to God that
his family members should also choose the righteous path as he
did. Shive Prasad says that among those who led the demolition
on the spot were Ashok Singhal and Advani. On the day of demolition
the police and CRPF connived with the leaders of BJP, Bajrang
Dal and RSS. Both these law enforcing agencies greatly helped
in the demolition.
He recalls that on that day Ashok Singhal dressed himself in
military uniform and gave orders. He also recalls, soon after
the demolition of the mosque they entered the muslim areas in
the Faisabad and shouted "Jai Shriram". Now, Shive Prasad
is receiving continuous threatenings from RSS, BJP and Bajrang
Dal. Sangh Parivar has threatened to kill if he returns to India.
But Mohammed Mustafa (Shive Prasad) says firmly that he will never
turn away from Islam - the righteous path even if death comes
his way.
Having learnt 17 Surahs in the Holy Qur'an, he is anxious to
complete learning the whole of the Holy Qur'an. His ambition is
to become a true Islamic preacher and and bring ignorant people
to light. If Allah wishes, his ambition will be fulfilled and
the very same hands which demolished the Babri Masjid will built
up again.
Source: http://www.jamiat.org.za/whatsnew/babri_prasad.html - with
minor modifications
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