For those who don't know the term, Islamophobia means a fear of Muslims that stems from strong prejudice. That Islamophobia exists, it doesn't, it's increasing around the world -- thanks to all those political, militant forces that hide under the veil of misinterpreted Islamic ideologies -- it's decreasing, people are aware, people aren't, so on and so forth. But this is something each one of us should reflect on. At a time where patriotism is being assessed based on whether you rise during the national anthem or talk ill about our neighbouring country, poet Hussain Haidry expresses his sentiments about being an Indian Muslim. In less than three minutes, he makes you realise that at the core, we are all Indians and only Indians.

Source: India Today February 19, 2017 13:51 UTC