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When the ultimate consequences of the whole situation
are analyzed, they will be realized as deplorable and harmful
to all parties concerned. A loss to the Muslim platform
represents a greater loss to all other worthy platforms. The
true Muslim can contribute most effectively to the
realization of responsible citizenship and universal peace,
mutual understanding and human brotherhood, freedom of
conscience and maintenance of human dignity. All these
principles are part and parcel of Islam. They are ordained
upon the Muslim and entrusted to him. If a Muslim, who is
supposed to establish these principles, is lostor grows
indifferent, it means that humanity at large will be deprived
of his valuable contributions. This is not at any rate a small
loss.
Muslims have good reasons to believe that their Book,
the Glorious Qur'an, is the Master Book of Revelation and
the Standard of Religious Truth. They also believe that Islam
has come to reaffirm the Eternal Divine Message and settle
the previous and old religious disputes so that man may
embark upon creative constructive activities in all aspects of
life. This does not mean that Muslims should set themselves
apart frorn or above the rest of mankind. They try neither to
impose Islam nor to classify the human race into inferior and
superior ranks. They do not entertain the concept of favored
and condemned nations or endorse the doctrine of the
Chosen and the Gentile. Rather, they are commissioned to
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