Overview

• He asserted in a May 29 India Today interview that all Muslims trace their lineage to Lord Ram
• He argued that Sanatan Dharma predates Islam and forms the foundation of Indian civilization
• He suggested that Hindu figures such as Lord Ram and Krishna may be among the 124,000 prophets recognized in Islamic teachings
• He declared that Muslims who do not acknowledge Lord Ram and Lord Krishna cannot be considered true Muslims
• His comments have generated debate over the intersection of Hindu and Muslim identities in India