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THE EVIL'S GREATEST FEAR:
THE ALLIANCE OF
THE GOOD
The previous sections of this book stressed the fact that
since time immemorial, the evil have been the perpetrators of
mischief on earth, have oppressed people, and brought about
unrest, insecurity, conflicts and enmity. It is also stressed that
the evil have established a strong union to root evil in society.
However, it would be a rather pessimistic and negative
approach to assume that there is nothing that can be done to
change this dismal reality.
Aperson who adheres to the Qur'an and lives by it does
not succumb to such hopelessness, and under no
circumstance does he turn a blind eye to the wrongs around
him. A conscientious and thoughtful Muslim strives to save
not only those around him, but the society he lives in, and
even the rest of humanity, from violence, conflict, war,
immorality and mischief in general. It is clear that sincerity,