THE TRUE SPIRIT OF ISLAM

If the world is considered ‘Dar al-Insan’, Land of human beings then there will be normal relations between all people. On the contrary, if we use the words ‘Dar al-Kufr’ or ‘Dar al-Islam’, then separatist tendencies will find place: people would consider a particular area as theirs and an area that does not belong to them as that of others. This will breed separatism and intolerance, which may sometimes even culminate into violence. Islam is a mission of Tawhid (Monotheism). It is the duty of Muslims to peacefully convey to people the message of God. Such a mission can be successful only in an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood. The cause of this mission can be furthered only when there is social harmony, and peace. Social disharmony can only serve to jeopardize the mission of conveying the message. This is why it is obligatory for Muslims to unilaterally maintain social harmony at all costs. To call a country ‘Dar al-Kufr’ and to settle in another country believing that it is ‘Dar al-Islam’ is quite against the spirit of Islam. According to Islam, a person should consider one’s country of birth as one’s homeland. One should have love in one’s heart for the land where one was born and raised. Also, one must be friendly in one’s behaviour towards all the people. This is the true spirit of Islam. o Do Not Lose Heart Every evening is followed by a new morning. The world is full of potentials and possibilities. If you lose one opportunity, you can gain another. If you miss one door, another opens for you. If a certain plan fails, one can always make new plans and move on. According to Islam, a person should consider one’s country of birth as one’s homeland.