ISLAMIC SOCIETY

Islamic Society ~ 142 ~ ISLAMIC SOCIETY The God sought out by one believer is that very same God sought out by other believers. Just as one believer’s life is governed by what he imagines his fate will be in the Hereafter, so are the lives of other believers lived out according to the same principles. This being so, how is it at all possible for one believer to come into conflict with another? It is an unfortunate fact that good has been pitted against evil in the world—and every believer knows this full well—for the companions of Satan are free to act in whatever manner they choose. It is essential then, that when the forces of evil have to be contended with, all Muslims should remain united. In so doing, they will increase their strength many times over, thus enabling themselves the more successfully to fight the forces of evil that bar their progress towards their Lord. One of the most important aspects of living together in a society is the quality of the relationships which develop between its different members. Love, tenderness, care, affection, friendliness and consideration should mark every relationship—be it