The Call of the Quran
2. The Call to God and Unity
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destined to be the best rewarded in the life
hereafter, for no other task in this world is of such
magnitude. But, for the call to be effective, there
should be unity among the callers. Now, there have
always been differences between human beings.
Even when people are united, it does not mean that
there are no differences at all. In fact, unity results
from integration, not
without
differences but
despite
differences.
The companions of the Prophet evinced an
exemplary unity that enabled them to bring about a
great revolution throughout the world. However,
their unity was not of the sort that recognised no
differences. There were, indeed, considerable
differences among them, both on religious and
worldly matters. But, in spite of all such personal
differences, they were united on the central cause of
promoting Islam.
“Unity in diversity,” the watchword of national
integration, implies in practice the greatest sacrifice
a human being can make. This sacrifice requires the
vast generosity that induces the individual to
tolerate a loss for the good of his fellow beings. It
