Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Debate on God's Existence Sparks National Discussion
There was a big discussion between Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail Nadwi about whether God exists.
Some people liked the debate because it was respectful, while others thought it was not important.
The debate was moderated by Saurabh Dwivedi, and someone named Yogendra Yadav thought the debate was pointless.
People on social media had different opinions, with some supporting science, some supporting faith, and others thinking the debate was a waste of time.
The debate showed how people with different views can talk to each other nicely without fighting.
A debate between Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail Nadwi on God's existence sparked a national discussion.
The debate was moderated by Saurabh Dwivedi and lasted one and a half hours.
Yogendra Yadav refused to moderate and later wrote that the debate was 'pointless' and 'irrelevant'.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some supporting science, some supporting faith, and others deeming the debate useless.
The debate was noted for its civility and respectful exchange of differing views.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar, Mufti Shamail Nadwi, Saurabh Dwivedi, Yogendra Yadav
- What
- A debate on the existence of God
- When
- December 23 (article publication date)
- Where
- India (national debate)
- Why
- To discuss the existence of God and its implications
- Participants
- Javed Akhtar, Mufti Shamail Nadwi, Saurabh Dwivedi
- Duration
- One and a half hours
- Moderator
- Saurabh Dwivedi
- Rejected Moderators
- Yogendra Yadav
- Public Reactions
- Mixed, with some supporting science, some faith, and others deeming the debate useless