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THE CALL

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By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

2. HAZRATJI ~ 70 ~ no appeal in our religion. Once he said: “Unless one has firm conviction and has moulded one’s way of life accordingly, one fails to become a good Muslim morally, and he who does not become a good Muslim himself is ill-equipped to spread the message among others. To be good to others out of selfish motives is not an act of morality. Without sincerity of intention, our actions are bereft of any value. There are innumerable people who appear to be physically alive but are spiritually dead, because their actions are lacking in sincerity.” That is why he considered it of prime importance to reform Muslims themselves. UNITY The Maulana greatly stressed unity, integrity and concentrated effort. He advised the people even to travel together as far as possible. He attached great value to remaining united, but disapproved of forming parties as usually happened. The Maulana said, “We have no party, no formal type of organization, no office, no register and no funds. Our work is to be shared by all Muslims. That’s why, according to the times, we have not formed

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