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A Call for Unity

tive worldviews in line with Allah's divine books of revelation,
thereby preventing the mutual misunderstanding and radicalism
caused by a lack of accurate knowledge.
The media must support the cultural activities necessary to cre-
ate an environment conducive to international cooperation. They
should refrain from sensationalism, which incites violence and
segregation, and focus on broadcasts that encourage moderation,
affection and understanding. Carefully prepared broadcasts by
the western media will play an important role in eradicating the
currently widespread anti-Muslim prejudice. Muslim media or-
ganizations, for their part, must refrain from broadcasts and
opinions that incite hatred toward non-Muslims and concentrate
instead on cultural and spiritual education in the Islamic world.
Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious leaders and opinion
makers must identify people who are bent on portraying myths
and false beliefs as part of the religious code. They must teach peo-
ple that Allah commands believers to be balanced and gentle, and
that all extremism is incompatible with religious morality.
Political leaders must support this awareness campaign in order
to prevent extremism in society and must prepare the necessary
ground so that a moderate conception, one that is compatible with
religious moral values, should rule.
These and similar joint efforts will eradicate the condi-
tions conducive to radicalism. In addition, believers must be-

gin to show sincere respect for others' beliefs and values.
Genuine believers must seek to draw closer to Allah instead
of accusing one another. They should concentrate on enhanc-
ing their sincerity and work to earn Allah's good pleasure and
mercy. In the following verse Allah reveals that people who
act otherwise are wrong:

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