Hindu and Muslims have lived together side by side for centuries in India. They have learnt to enjoy each other’s festivals and rituals. Diwali, the festival of light; Eid, the occasion for Sewais; and Holi, the festival of gaiety; all occasions were meant to enjoy and visit each other’s place and strengthen the bonds. Among numerous rituals, Azaan or call to prayer is one, which is heard by Hindus and Muslims in a locality five times a day. Irrespective of merits or demerits of the recent controversy, a melodious call, specifically in the morning, sounds pleasant and uplifting for the soul,...