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Only Love Can Defeat Terrorism

branches are in heaven? It bears fruit regularly by its
Lord's permission. Allah makes metaphors for people
so that hopefully they will be reminded. The metaphor

of a corrupt word is that of a rotten tree, uprooted on
the surface of the earth. It has no staying-power. Allah
makes those who believe firm with the Firm Word in
the life of this world and the hereafter. But Allah
misguides the wrongdoers. Allah does whatever He

wills. (Surah Ibrahim: 24-27):
Anyone who wishes to lead a virtuous life should
encourage others toward virtue. Anyone who wants to see
good should make an effort to help spread it. Anyone who
wants to see others behave according to their conscience

should encourage them to do so, and anyone who opposes
cruelty should warn those who engage in it. In short, anyone
who wants right to prevail should call on all others to abide
by it. When issuing that call, however, it is most important to
keep in mind that only Allah can inspire people to become

Muslims and cause words pleasing to them to have any effect.
Allah has revealed that our Prophet (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace), as a result of his noble character and
superior morality, always treated people well, and has
recommended him as a role model for all mankind.

Islam Commands Solidarity and
Cooperation Among People

In the Qur'an Allah has issued this command:

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