Two Muslim students from Kerala have won an online Ramayana quiz.
Mohammed Basith M and Mohammed Jabir P K, students of the Wafy course at KKHM Islamic & Arts College, Valanchery, won the quiz. The quiz was organized by DC books, a major publisher based in Kerala, to celebrate ‘Ramayana Month’ in Kerala.
According to students, the Wafy syllabus includes papers on Indian religions like Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, as well as papers on religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Taoism.
“All Indians must read and learn the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata as they are part of the country’s culture, tradition, and history. I believe that it is our responsibility to learn and understand these texts,” said Jabir.
He said he believed Lord Rama had virtues that every individual must try to imbibe within them- righteousness, forbearance, and serenity.
Jabir said that no religion promotes hatred. “All religions teach us to love and respect each other. “All religions teach us to love and respect each other. Ramayana upholds the ideals of love and peace. There are also lessons of the sacrifice of power for one’s brother, to honor the father’s word, and also of good governance”, he said.
Jabir learned about the online quiz from the Telegram group of DC Books and signed up for it. He said that apart from a quick revision, no elaborate studies were required. He has claimed that the win has motivated him, even more, to learn about the epic in detail.
