Koppal, Aug. 30 -- Karnataka Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy on Sunday said that Islam is a great religion that teaches humanity and expressed his desire to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage at least once.

Speaking at a mass marriage programme organised by the Muslim community in Kuknoor on Saturday, Rayareddy said, "Islam is the scientific and greatest religion in the world. I have a wish to go on Haj pilgrimage at least once."

The minister said that he does not frequently visit maths and temples but believes in respecting the teachings of all religions.

"Islam is a great religion full of humanity. But wrong notions are being spread about Islam in society. This religion teaches how a human should live in society," he said.

Rayareddy further...