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“In this world, unity is achievable only by learning to unite in spite of differences, rather than insisting on unity without differences. For their total eradication is an impossibility. The secret of attaining peace in life is tolerance of disturbance of the peace. (p. 99)”
― The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
― The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
“You," he said, "are a terribly real thing in a terribly false world, and that, I believe, is why you are in so much pain.”
― The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls
― The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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“If you are well-mannered towards those whose views are similar to yours, you may be said to exhibit a fairly good character. But, if you behave properly wit those holding divergent views from you or who criticize you, then you deserve to be credited with having an excellent character. (p. 99)”
― The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
― The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
“There are certain verses in the Quran which convey injunctions similar to the following: 'Kill them wherever you find them.' (2:191)
Referring to such verses, there are some who attempt to give the impression that Islam is a religion of war and violence. This is total untrue. Such verses relate in a restricted sense, to those who have unilaterally attacked the Muslims. The above verse does not convey the general command of Islam. (pp. 42-43)”
― The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
Referring to such verses, there are some who attempt to give the impression that Islam is a religion of war and violence. This is total untrue. Such verses relate in a restricted sense, to those who have unilaterally attacked the Muslims. The above verse does not convey the general command of Islam. (pp. 42-43)”
― The True Jihad: The Concept of Peace, Tolerance and Non Violence in Islam
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