Muslim scholars should study and write on Hindus and their culture in depth, historians opined at the 'All India History Summit' held at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library here Saturday.
Prof Najaf Haider of JNU's Centre for Historical Studies emphasised that Muslims have not studied Hindus or their culture in depth, according to a statement from the event organisers.
Speaking on the topic 'Casting out Caste - Dalit Engagement with Power Politics', Prof Kancha Ilaiah said caste is a reality and it needs to be addressed by the Muslim community.
Al-Biruni is the only Muslim scholar who studied and wrote about the caste system, he said, calling the Muslim scholars and students to write on dalits and caste system, the statement said.
The two-day event organised by the Centre for Educational Research and Training (CERT) in collaboration with the Centre for Study and Research (CSR), Hyderabad, and Student Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), will conclude on Sunday.
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