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Social Peace 117 the others to carry out their design, they would all perish together, but if they were to stop them from carrying it out, they would all be saved. 43 I am afraid this parable applies to a large degree to the contemporary societies of the world. Do’s and Don’ts Some verses from the Holy Quran on other social responsibilities, which promote peace, are: The servants of the Gracious God are those who walk on the earth in a dignified manner, and when the ignorant address them, they say, ‘Peace!’. 44 When you are greeted with a prayer, greet ye with a better prayer or at least return it. Surely, Allah takes account of all things. 45 Turn not thy cheek away from men in pride nor walk in the earth haughtily; surely, Allah loves not any arrogant boaster. And walk