Actually, nobody quite knows the answer to that question. And presumptions have led to riots, misplaced priorities and disaffection of millions. That’s because Muslims in Kerala do not necessarily want to hear the same thing as Muslims of Kashmir. But by and large, Muslims in every part of the country want the same things as Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists or atheists want: right to life and liberty, a dignified existence.

The past few weeks have seen more discussions world wide than ever before about: what Muslims want, what Muslims need, what Muslims ought to do, what should be done with Muslims, what should be done to Muslims, why Muslims do what they do and so on. It is indeed weird that people would think that what Muslims in London think and do is what Muslims of Istanbul would think and do.