Religion is one of the main motivating forces in life. Rather
than ridiculed it ought to be taken seriously. Secularism and materialism cannot lay
claim to be the only acceptable ideology for public life, forcing religious activity to
hide behind the closed walls of prayer halls or homes. Many
people do not admit their belief due to overwhelming pressures
from within society.
According to the Qur'an,
there shall be no compulsion in religion, and Islam advocates the
freedom of religious practice so long as it does not cause any
damage to individuals or society. Religion and charity go hand in
hand, and Islam encourages charity both of the individual and of
groups. The scope for voluntary contributions is to be enlarged.
Many people would want to be involved in charitable deeds and
services to the community if they were given the chance.
Religious differences
between various beliefs and sects will always remain as there is
little hope for them to be ultimately resolved. Whilst the debate
between different religions is to be encouraged for the sake of
seeking the truth, religions have to he protected from being exposed
to vicious attacks and insults. Emphasising on the common ground
between various religions it should be possible to maintain good
relations between people of different religions without forcing them
to give up on their differences. Nobody can be forced to believe
anything, but we can expect everybody to respect what other people
hold sacred. This relates to the style of controversy, and does not
mean that we concede to the relativistic folly of multiculturalism
which tries to ignore that truth by its very nature is absolute and
exclusive. Whilst accepting that different people may have different
perceptions of the truth, the truth as such remains undivided, and
Muslims will for all times maintain that they have in the Qur'an and
the life example of the prophet Muhammad - peace be upon him - the
best, most complete, and final guidance for mankind which alone can
provide the ultimate answers in the search for peace, harmony,
success and salvation.
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