Page 25 - A Call For Unity
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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)
Therefore, a Muslim's attitude toward the People of the
Book reflects the probable existence of lots of genuinely
faithful people among them. According to Islam,
Muslims need to approach these sincere believers with
love, compassion and understanding. A Muslim is oblig-
ed with having an understanding that approaches every
human being with compassion, gives him the right to ex-
press his opinion, respects his acts of worship and places
of worship and provides him the opportunity to live
freely. This is a commandment of the Qur'an as well as a
fact which is exemplified by our Prophet's (may Allah
bless him and grant him peace) life. This aside we need
to keep in mind that only Allah knows the hearts of peo-
ple, and He reveals that some among the Jews and
Christians have earned His good pleasure in His Sight.
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Was a Haneef
Allah reveals in the Qur'an that He has created a way
and a method for all nations. Throughout history, He has sent
Prophets to people to inform them of His laws, commands,
and prohibitions. Essentially, all Prophets have invited their
nations to believe in and worship Allah and to abide by the
limits He has established for humanity. In other words, all
true religions in their original state are based on the princi-
ples of not associating others with Him and of working to win
His good pleasure, compassion, and Heaven. All nations are
expected to follow Allah's will without fail and to do good
deeds in order to earn His reward:
We have appointed a law and a practice for every one of
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