CO-
OPERATION AMONG DIFFERENT FAITHS
Ironically
religion since ages has been a point of conflict and confrontation
among communities and nations in the world. Much blood has been
shed in the name of ‘holy wars’. However, in the
modern era we observe that although only a few religions thrive
in the world but they are subdivided into numerous faiths often
having bitter differences. The Final Testament, the Holy Qur’an
guides the humanity how to develop an atmosphere of peaceful
co-existence in spite of all such differences and co-operate
one another for the common good of the society.
“…..
And co-operate one another in virtue and piety based activities
and do not cooperate in evil, enmity and envy based activities…”
(From
Holy Qur'an 5/2)
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If
this golden formula is adopted by all, there will be a prosperous,
peaceful, hatred free and terror free world where-in every body
will be treated first as the son or daughter of Adam, the father
of humanity. It is no use to say that others do not follow this
ideal code of conduct. For, it is binding on me to be just in
all my dealings and act according to the Command of the Lord
of the Universe and the directions given by Prophet Mohammed.
A saying of the Prophet, quoted in Al-Tarmazi under the title
‘The Piety’ narrated by Huzaifa’ is mentioned
here:
“As
narrated by Huzaifa, he said, “Prophet of Allah said,
O my people, don’t go to the extreme that you think, if
people will do good to us, we will also do good to them, and
if people do wrong to us, we will also do wrong to them. Instead
you prepare yourselves to do good with all human beings irrespective
of what they do with you, good or bad.”
Confirming
to the tradition, the following verse of the Qur’an also
warns the believers.
“O
Muslims! Be persistently standing firm on just and fair for
the sake of ALLAH, and never let enmity of any community or
nation lead you to the extent of sinning to be unjust and biased.
To be just is near to piety and GOD consciousness …”
(From
Holy Qur'an 5/8)
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Therefore
I wish, we all should follow the above Commandments in letter
and spirit. It will go long way in creating an atmosphere of
mutual trust and peace on the earth. And more so, in Muslim
world where various groups or sects are having big gulf, can
be narrowed.
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