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gives because he knows that he is not allowed to retaliate?
Or a Muslim who forgives while he is fully aware that he
can lawfully retaliate? Which is real forgiveness? The one
resulting from external compulsion and prohibition not to act
otherwise? Or the one resulting from freedom of choice and
freedom of action? It is no wonder that the moral principles
of Islam are sound, unique, and adaptive. They are the In-
structions of God, the source of all goodness and morality.
The Universe
In the foreword, we briefly discussed the position of
Muslims and the future of Islam in the Western Hemisphere.
In this part, we shall discuss the position of nian in the con-
temporary world, the general human situation, and the Is-
lamic concept of the universe or world view. This will reaf-
firm the concepts that have already been discussed, add
some new ideas, and tie together the various dimensions of
the subject in a summary recapitulatory fashion.
The present human situation is alarming, to say the least.
It demands concern and active response on the part of all
people of good will and God-mindedness. Bui this does not,
and should not, lead to despair or resignation. The spirit of
hope is, and has always been an integral part of Islam (see,
e.g., Qur'an ?
12:87; 65:3).