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Universal Brotherhood

directly to the heart of the people. It has the power to change
people’s character. It may revolutionize people’s mind. It is this
quality of sound speech that can bring about reform in a society.
It has the power to build a healthier nation.
Sound speech or sound writing represents the whole
personality of a man. Sound speech or sound writing is a sign
of an integrated personality. It tells that the concerned person is
an honest person. It means that what he is saying is not simply
as lip-service on his behalf, but is his sincere opinion. He is free
of hypocrisy. There is no difference between his thinking and his
speaking.

A person having these qualities is a great asset for his society.
His sound thinking is a guarantee that he will not create problems
for his fellow beings. He will live as a trustworthy person. He will
be free of the self-centred mentality. He will follow his conscience
rather than his own interest. He will adopt a principled character.
His sound thinking will make him sound in every aspect of life.
According to the Quran, sound speech or right speech is divine
speech; it is like speaking the language of Paradise. Paradise is
the place where only right persons will find entry, so one who
follows this principle, he is liable to seek double blessing by God.
He becomes a good member of a society in this world and in
the Hereafter he will be accepted as a fortunate member of the
society of Paradise.

Universal Brotherhood

n the very first chapter of the Quran, Al-Fatihah (The Opening),
Ithe concept of universal brotherhood is highlighted. The
translation of the relevant verse is as follows:

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