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A Call for Unity

Allah reveals the believers' modesty, as follows:
The servants of the All-Merciful are those who walk
lightly on Earth and, who, when the ignorant speak to
them, say: "Peace." (Surat Al-Furqan: 63)
Another verse reveals that modest Muslims will be re-
warded with Paradise:

Your God is One Allah, so submit to Him. Give good
news to the humble-hearted. (Surat Al-Hajj: 34)
The Gospel reveals that modesty is important and that
humble people are superior in His Presence:
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one an-
other in love. (Ephesians, 4: 2)
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts
himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be ex-
alted. (Matthew, 23: 11-12)
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest
in the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew, 18: 4)

Likewise, the Torah states that one must refrain from ar-
rogance and that Allah approves of humble people. Believers
are required to be modest, and arrogant people will be hum-
bled. For example:

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