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- In May 1936, at the age of 48, Harilal publicly converted to Islam and named himself Abdullah Gandhi. Later on he re-converted to Hinduism.
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Gandhiji’s views on religious conversion were published in Harijan, 22.3.1935 under the heading – ‘Deploring Conversion’. “Conversions are but one small result of the disease. Remove the cause, and the conversions will cease, as also many worse results.” (60:327) * * *.
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In May 1936, at the age of 48, Harilal publicly converted to Islam and named himself Abdullah Gandhi. [9] Later on he re-converted to Hinduism. [10]
Dec 29, 2014 · AHMEDABAD: Exactly 78 years ago, the complex issue of ‘conversion’ to another faith presented itself before Mahatma Gandhi. His eldest son, Harilal , 48, had accepted Islam on May 29, 1936 at ...
He converted to Islam for a brief period before converting back to Hinduism upon the request of his mother. At his father’s funeral, he was recognized by only a few people due to his derelict appearance. Devastated, alone, and a destitute, he himself passed away four months later. Image Credit. Born: 1888. Born In: New Delhi. Quick Facts.
Apr 17, 2024 · Gandhi's deep connection with Islam even led his elder son, Harilal Gandhi, to convert to Islam at one point, although he ultimately returned to their ancestral religion due to familial pressure. Despite being a follower of Sanatan Dharma, Gandhi found inspiration in the life of Prophet Muhammad, which sometimes led to misconceptions about his ...
Gandhi's celebration of composite culture was manifested in his speeches on Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, which he deliver ed at Johannesburg in 1905.
Aug 12, 2007 · Harilal even converted to Islam and changed his name to Abdullah before his death in 1948, only months after his father was assassinated by a Hindu extremist.
