Mohammad Shami on Jai Shri Ram chants: 'Say it 1,000 times, what is problem in it'

New Delhi, Feb 9: Indian ace pacer Mohammad Shami that some people on social media have turned it into a dangerous tool to incite hatred in the name of religion. It should be noted that Shami has been always targeted over his religion by some radical Islamists. Also Read: "You are a Muslim, shame on you": Pacer Mohammad Shami gets trolled by radical Muslims for Dussehra greetings

'Say Jai Shri Ram 1,000 times'

When asked by host Rubika Liyakat if life has become difficult for Muslims in India, they are being cornered, they are being forced to chant Jai Shri Ram, Shami replied, "Talking about Hindus or Muslims, both have got their rights equally. If there was any problems (for Muslims in India) then I would not be sitting here and similarly for non-Muslims also Talking about problems that you see on social media like chants of Jai Shri Ram or some riots taking place somewhere, those people want only to incite people, they don't want anything else."

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Shami spoke about how both Hindus and Muslims in his village Sahaspur in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, live in harmony and take part in each other's festival celebrations. "We have half (Hindus) and half (Muslims) on each side. We have a road going in between the village and half is on side and the other half on the other side. And you won't believe it, each side celebrates the other's festival as if it is their own."

“"In every religion, you will find 5-10 people who don't like people from the other religion. I have no problem with that. Like earlier when I was talking about Sajda. Now if a mandir has been built, why should there be a problem in chanting Jai Shri Ram? Say it a thousand times. If I want to say Allahu Akbar I will say it a thousand times, why should there be a problem? This should not affect anyone." ”

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Proud Muslim and Proud Indian

“First of all, mai kisise nhi darta iss cheez se (I’m not afraid of anyone when it comes to this). I’m a Muslim, and I’ve said this before, I’m proud of being one. And I’m a proud Indian too. For me, the country comes first. If these things bother someone, I don’t care. I live happily, and I represent my country, nothing matters more to me. As far as the controversies are concerned, those who only live to play these games on social media, I don’t care about them. As far as Sajdah is concerned, if I wanted to do it, I would have. It shouldn’t concern anyone else." ”

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"This is all Masala"

When asked about rumors of in-fighting in the Indian team, especially the alleged clash between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Shami replied:

“This is all masala. To be honest, if there was such a thing, how long could it be hidden? If there was something, someday it would have come out in the open." ”

Shami speaks about his daughter

Shami, who has separated from his wife Hasin Jahan, says he misses his daughter Aira, whom hasn't been allowed to meet.

"It is very difficult. I speak to my daughter in between whatever time she is allowed to speak to me. I have not been allowed to meet her yet. I just wish her life is good, she stays healthy always, studies well. Whatever is going between us (me and my wife) should not affect her."