Page 142 - A Call for a Turkish-Islamic Union

A CALL FOR A TURKISH-ISLAMIC UNION

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Muslims Strong g
As mentioned earlier, quarrels and dis-

putes cause internal disintegration, which weak-
ens Muslims' spiritually. This is one of the many se-
crets that Allah reveals to believers, and it points to an-
other important reality: Just as disputes and quarrels
weaken them spiritually, unity and solidarity strengthen
them. Allah tells Muslims to unite and resist when they are
wronged (Surat ash-Shura: 39). This Divine order contains great

wisdom. For instance, destroying irreligious ideologies will be
possible only when the Muslims unite.
However, what truly makes the believers' union so strong is
their faith and loyalty. Since only genuine faith can engender
true friendship and alliance, Muslims must love one another
with a pure heart and for the good pleasure of Allah, without the
slightest selfish interest. A union built on the strongest founda-
tion known to humanity—the fear and love of Allah—will never
shatter, unless Allah wills otherwise. Such a strong al-

liance will naturally give the Muslims rarely
achieved power. With the following verse,

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