Islam and Peace
Spiritual Unity
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THE UNITY OF GOD
The most important factor in Islam’s contribution is
its concept of monotheism – of there being only one
God (2:163). According to Islam, God, or the
ultimate reality of this universe is only one-called
God in Islam. It is implicit in the concept of the
oneness of Godhead that differences and
multiplicity would appear to exist in reality, yet
there is an underlying unity.
In this way the concept of divine unity engenders
spiritual unity. All human beings are one, because
they are the servants of one God. All human beings
are God’s family. God is indeed the greatest reality
of the universe. And when it is acknowledged that
there is only one greatest reality, it is but natural
that all other creation should acquire the character
of unity.
THE UNITY OF NATURE
The Qur’an states that “There is no changing in
God’s creation.” (30:30) According to the Prophet of
Islam ‘every child is born with an upright nature.’
(AI-Bukhari) We learn from this that unity is found
