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BHOPAL, INDIA, July 30, 2003: The Muslim community in a small town in Madhya Pradesh has set an example in communal amity by generously contributing to the renovation of a 300-year-old dilapidated temple. The temple was in urgent need of repairs and few people visited it. In fact, many in the area did not even know about its existence. “Had it been not for our Muslim friends, the temple could never have regained its grand form,” said Suresh Dubey, who took up the task of renovating the shrine. It was not until Dubey initiated the repairs that people started taking notice of it. And then to his surprise, many Muslims living close to the temple started donating money generously. At least 20 Muslims gave US$10.50 (Rs. 501, a decent contribution) or more for the renovation of the temple, he said.

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