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Islamic world beats with a single heart. The whole Turkic world beats
with a single heart. We are no different from each other. But I think that
the ideal thing is for the Turks to lead the way in requesting such service.

That is how it has always been. Our nation dedicated itself to that task
during Ottoman times and served as leader. That is why I consider that
the Turkish nation must again ask to assume that burden.

PI NE RI VER: In your article "The Benefits of
Unity for Muslims" you wrote:
"The Islamic Union must resolve intra-
Muslim disputes and conflicts, as well as overcome
the wars, conflicts, and tensions between them and
non-Muslim countries, by peaceful and reconciliatory
means."
Would it be correct to assume that the IU's primary
leverage in dealing with wayward member states and
other nations would be economic?

MR. OKTAR: The Turkish-Islamic Union
will be the instrument of a much greater political,
cultural and economic strength. This union
will bring with it very positive develop-
ments involving all aspects of life. It
will be a union that defends and
protects both member nations and
other countries as well, extends the
hand of friendship to those in

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar