He argued that the most authentic way to understand a religion is through its sacred scriptures, rather than observing its followers.
He suggested that religious texts should be understood symbolically and contextually rather than literally. Debate Dynamics and Controversies
In his opening, he famously noted that the core difference between the two faiths is an "apostrophe." While many Hindus believe "everything is God" (Pantheism), Muslims believe "everything is God's " (everything belongs to the Creator).
Naik quoted the Rigveda (1:164:46) and Yajurveda (32:3) to argue that Hindu scriptures actually advocate for a formless, singular God. He emphasized the concept of Tawhid (the absolute oneness of God) in Islam. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Approach:
The debate was a landmark moment for interfaith relations, drawing a massive crowd of over 50,000 attendees and serving as the inaugural program for the launch of . Core Arguments and Perspectives
