Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam, Delhi Jama Masjid: Vande Mataram isagainst Islamic beliefs and asking Muslims to sing it would amount tosuppression of the community. When it comes to worship, only Allah is given thathonour. A Muslim cannot worship his or her parents, motherland and even theProphet though they are held in high esteem. Ever since Independence, allgovernments at the Centre and in states have been suppressing Muslims. Thisproposal is yet another example. If somebody sings Vande Mataram voluntarily, Ihave no objections. But if people are forced to do so, it will meet withresistance.