Dear Friends,
A legend passes away in the state of Kerala, India. She was a pluralist who honored and respected every faith. I am pleased to attach a note from Madhav Nallapath, who is a friend and visited us here in Dallas, he was a former editor of Times of India and a legend himself in human rights and civil societies. He is aslo a good friend of Jerry Middents.
I was able to understand a few words in Malyalam language, but not able to translate. I hope some one can find an English version of the Youtube for the world wide audience.
Mike Ghouse
Amma = Mother
Trivandrum = A Major City in the state of Kerala, India
Kerala is the only state in India with highest literacy rate
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Mike Please check the net, including YouTube, for details on the passing of my mother Kamala Das,who - as you know, declared her allegience to Islam in 1999. Amma was laid to rest at the Palayam Mosque,Trivandrum,with full state honours. Although the mosque is considered Wahabbi,her Hindu daughters-in-law helped bathe her before the funeral,while her sons stood at the front on the congregation during the prayers.Women and men of all faiths - including the Halleguas, a Jewish family that has lived in Trivandrum for hundreds of years - attended the prayers at the mosque. Subsequently,the mosque has permitted those of any faith to visit its grounds and say a silent prayer at the gravesite. Amma believed this tolerance was Islam. In front of live television,the Muslims of the state of Kerala showed that she was right Cleo Paskal ( me@cleopaskal.com) was witness to this evidence that the clash of civilisations need not be an inevitability regards Madhav
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybavPVA6TUw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOfEUVZssY4
People from all walks of life, including poets, writers and political leaders, on Tuseday paid homage to well-known poetess Kamala Surayya during the interment at Palayam Juma Masjid, Trivandrum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iGBbNAZSe8&feature=fvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybavPVA6TUw&feature=related
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