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The Principles of Islam - PDF - Islam 114 Dawah Group

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e a superior nation. This imitation reflectsthe lowest form <strong>of</strong> slavery. Degradation isan open recognition <strong>of</strong> the inevitableconsequences <strong>of</strong> imitation. It is for thisreason the Prophet, peace be upon him,vehemently forbade copying the foreignnations, or adopting their way <strong>of</strong> life. It isquite understandable that the Muslimnation's power does not depend on the dresscode, nor on the life style <strong>of</strong> the foriegnnations. Rather it depends on the strongfaith in the Oneness <strong>of</strong> Allah, and theadherence to the Book <strong>of</strong> Allah and theSunnah <strong>of</strong> the Messenger <strong>of</strong> Allah, peace beupon him. <strong>The</strong> nation's power also dependson its wealth <strong>of</strong> knowledge, andorganization. <strong>The</strong>refore, he who seekspower, and perfection, must avoid imitatingthe Kafir (unbelievers) nations.<strong>The</strong> Muslims are also forbidden totreat the non-Muslim through the parochialmentality, and fanaticism. <strong>The</strong> Muslims areeven forbidden to abuse the gods <strong>of</strong> the75

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