Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
Humility—The Foundation of Unity
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will prevail. Unity can exist only by sinking
personal differences, by recognizing the rights of
others to disagree and, where agreement is
impossible, by bringing matters to a conclusion by
agreeing to disagree in a spirit of goodwill.
It is only natural in a society that opinions should
clash and grievances arise. These things cannot be
eliminated entirely. There will be unity only when
people cease to harbour grievances, and when they
can live in harmony notwithstanding their
differences.
