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No Conflict Between Prayer and Commerce

discipline—conflict and extremism being completely alien to the
Islamic system of thought.
In everyday life, everyone should be disciplined and bow to
the principle of tolerance, for others have a right to live according
to their convictions, just as I want to live according to my own
convictions. This is the best way to build a healthy society. A
healthy society is not necessarily a uni-religious society; a healthy
society is one which is based on religious freedom and religious
tolerance.
Mutual respect is not simply of moral value; it is also a great
source of intellectual advancement. When you tolerate the
ideology of others, you give others free rein to express their views,
thus creating an atmosphere conducive to positive discussion
and peaceful dialogue. And, positive discussion and peaceful
dialogue invariably lead to intellectual challenges and ideological
questioning. Respect for all cultures is, therefore, a factor which
is greatly supportive of all kinds of intellectual development.
The most important aspect of having respect for all cultures
is that it eliminates all kinds of negative thinking. It helps you to
discover the beauty of others’ thinking and way of life, which is
vital if a healthy society is to be established.

No Conflict Between Prayer

and Commerce

ccording to the Quranic scheme of life, there is no
Adifference between prayer and commerce. The Quran does
not believe in drawing a line of demarcation between the two.
Both the activities are divine, provided the believer observes the

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