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his absolute belief in Allah’s existence. For this reason, he per-
forms the requirements of religious moral values willingly and
lovingly. Therefore, Islam is a religion whose true practice
depends on the voluntary choice of the individual.
Hence, there is no compulsion to accept Islam. Allah does
not expect Muslims to pressurize those who do not incline
towards Islam, since religion adopted under oppression is not
acceptable in His Sight. Adopting religion without sincerity
and only because of pressure from others will have no validi-
ty before Allah. Therefore it will make no difference for any-
one to practice religion with this kind of morality.
Communicating the religion of Islam to others should be
an invitation made with gracious words, as a summons to a
relationship with Allah. In the Qur’an Allah reveals that there

is no coercion in religion:
There is no compulsion where the religion is con-
cerned. Right guidance has become clearly distinct
from error. Anyone who rejects false gods and
believes in Allah has grasped the Firmest Handhold,
which will never give way. Allah is All-Hearing, All-
Knowing. (Surat al-Baqara; 256)
In compliance with the morals of the Qur’an, when
explaining the religion of Allah, Muslims employ the best style
that will kindle love in the hearts of people towards Islam.
They must be kind and patient. When people can love and
respect Muslims, they will be receptive to the system of
beliefs that give them moral excellence. Therefore, the right
word will be important to soften their hearts to Islam.