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Title of the book is self-explanatory. It is an objective and non-hypocritical socio-genetic literary composition presenting a serious subject without any disposition to injure feelings of any groups(s). The book contains 11 chapters dealing with issues having bearing on Hindu-Muslim Unity and the stumbling blocks in its path. The following quotations from the book speak for the author’s rational and pragmatic approach to the whole issue.

Spirit of patriotism must come from within. It is not to be injected.

There may be hundred reasons to hate each other but the balance shall always tilt in favour of innumerable reasons to love each other.

Religion is also a moral code and moral codes may differ. One should learn to live with a difference. Moral codes and beliefs should not divide the people. We can’t build Rome in a day but we have to give a wake up call for mental transformation.

Contents: Preface. 1. Hindu Muslim unity. 2. Stumbling blocks in the path of Hindu Muslim Unity. 3. Are Muslims treated as untouchables in India? 4. Both Hinduism and Islam are religions of peace: the Hindu and Muslim perspectives. 5. Right to hate in the context of Hindu Muslim relationship. 6. Constitutional mandate for religious harmony and national integration. 7. Role of clerics in Hindu-Muslim unity. 8. Role of youth and intellectuals in communal harmony. 9. Indian culture: unity in diversity. 10. Can better Indo-Pak relations help in Hindu-Muslim Unity? 11. Proposed legislative measures to curb communal violence and Disharmony. Appendix. Index.