Islam and Human Rights — Page 181
Articles 29-30 181 guided”. (3:104). The unity of man derives directly from the Unity of the Creator. It is only by virtue of our relationship through God, the Creator and Maker of us all, that we can arrive at a true realization of our own unity. There are, of course, other bonds - blood relationship, common nationality, com mon ideals, common pursuits, devotion to a common cause, etc. , and these bring about association, co-operation, sympathy and a sense of belonging-but while they tend to bring to gether, they can also divide individuals, groups and nations. None of them can be relied upon to promote, foster and cement unity in all situations and circumstances. It is only the reality and firmness of faith in a common Beneficent Creator that can unite and foster sympathy, love and de votion. The consciousness of accountability both here and Here after, resulting from such faith, can ensure the due discharge of the duties and obligations that we owe to our fellow beings in all spheres of life. These, in turn, comprise all their rights and freedoms. If a fraction of the care and concern that we devote to obtaining recognition of and respect for what we claim as our rights could be transferred and devoted to the scrupulous discharge of the duties and obligations that