TOWARDS GLOBAL PEACE

by individuals single-handedly. Only the talents of several individuals combined can achieve any substantial work. Just as it is true in commercial and political spheres, so is it true of social and religious work. But irrespective of whichever field the work is going on in, people will be able to work together only if they are patient and tender-hearted in their outlook. They will have to bear with one another, putting ill-feeling behind them, and not become alienated towards one another over petty issues. It is good to be an idealist, but if someone eternally seeks the ideal in people, he is bound to be disappointed. The only way to be able to work with others, then, is to understand the fact that no one matches up to an ideal standard, and therefore one should extend moral support to those who seem the most deficient. We should ponder over this wisdom from the Quran and from the teachings of the Prophet who laid the foundation for a duty-conscious society and not a rights-conscious society. Irrespective of whether we get our rights or not we are duty bound to stay united, keep peace and live in harmony with others. Accept, respect differences as a part of the creation plan of God and work together for the common good. o God is the Creator of all things. He is the One, the Almighty. QURAN 13: 16