Islam and Peace
Solidarity and Islam
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issues such as justice and fair dealing, mutual
esteem and good, social relationships. This being so,
when people are sincere adherents of true religion,
the question of their coming with conflict with
others simply does not arise. Real differences
became apparent only when concepts of correct
human behaviour differ radically from person to
person. For instance, some believe in exploiting
others, while others believe in coming to the
assistance of suffering humanity.
In the face of such contradictory moral values, it is
more than likely that there will be clashes. But as I
have said earlier, no such differences in ethical
values exist between the various religions.
Differences arise in human transactions only when
no true religious spirit is present. Conversely, the
existence of true religious spirit guarantees the
absence of dissension.
To conclude, the criterion by which all men and all
things are judged in Islam is the Qur’an. This means
that Muslims are judged, and will continue to be
judged by Islam, and not vice versa. If, in a Muslim
society, there is no feeling of brotherhood for, or
