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Dec 29, 2014 · His eldest son, Harilal, 48, had accepted Islam on May 29, 1936 at the Jumma Masjid in what was then Bombay. Bapu was concerned because he knew that his son had a different reason for converting ...
Jan 31, 2024 · No doubt, Mahatma Gandhi's intentions were right, but Harilal couldn't handle the pressure of his father's righteousness. Hence, he decided to build a separate identity for himself. Mahatma Gandhi's eldest son, Harilal converted his religion to Islam after his wife's death
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]
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.
When his eldest son Harilal got himself converted to Islam, Gandhiji was very upset. He felt that Harilal's acceptance to Islam was a matter of convenience, to satisfy his greed of wealth and sensual pleasures. He had no objection if Harilal's conversion to Islam was from his heart and free from desire for material benefit. On another occasion ...
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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] In June 1935, Mahatma Gandhi wrote a letter [11] to Harilal, accusing him of "alcohol and debauchery".
Oct 1, 2017 · Harilal’s conversion to Islam was a wake-up call for Arya Samaj. Harilal might also have been repentant. Around November 8, 1936, there was talk of him re-entering the Hindu religion.
