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The Principles of Islam - PDF - Islam 114 Dawah Group

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4- As a means <strong>of</strong> preserving the theMuslims' unity, and their harmony, Allahhas commanded them to avoid discordamongst themselves, and shun all means <strong>of</strong>conflict. If they have any dispute, they mustrefer it to the Book <strong>of</strong> Allah, and theSunnah <strong>of</strong> His Messenger, peace be uponhim, and commit their affairs to Allahalone. <strong>The</strong> Muslims are commanded tosupport each other in order to achievesuccess, and harmony. <strong>The</strong>y must obey theirauthority, and ostracize those among themwho create commotion, and strife in thecommunity, lest their power falters, andexpose tJreir own nation to enemy whilewarring against themselves.5- <strong>The</strong> Muslims are permitted to studyscience, and other human arts, and to learnbeneficial methods from the non-Muslims.<strong>The</strong>y are forbidden, however, fromimitating the unbelievers' way <strong>of</strong> life. Onlythe nation that admits defeat, andhumiliation tries to copy what is believed to74

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