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lived 1400 years ago are identical with those of the people of
today or of the people of the future. On the other hand, the
source of true knowledge that these behaviours should be
replaced with is always the Qur'an. Those who, in order not
to obey the Qur'an, assert that it is "the legends of previous
people", are warned of Hell as follows:
When Our Signs are recited to him, he says, "Just
myths and legends of the previous peoples!" No in-
deed! Rather what they have earned has rusted up
their hearts. No indeed! Rather that Day they will be
veiled from their Lord. Then they will roast in the
Blazing Fire. (Surat al-Mutaffifin: 13-16)

88. What aspects of religion ensure peace and
harmony?

Religion, before all else, requires people to live according
to their conscience. In an environment where everyone acts
conscientiously, there will not be any quarrels, fighting or
behaviour that would disturb the peace.
Those who live by Islamic morals have wisdom and
common sense; thus their approach to events are also in line
with this. Therefore, they always exhibit positive and reas-
suring behaviour, which make their environment easy and
comfortable.
There is justice in Islamic morals. Everybody is given his
due perfectly, therefore, no one needs to struggle for his
rights or to apply various methods to achieve them. His
rights are at any rate protected by other devout and consci-
entious people in the most decent manner.
Since they fear Allah, people of faith do not get involved
in actions which Allah has forbidden, such as murder, sui-

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