The Turkish Peace — Page 61
61 that there is no greater concord than religious union. When the nations of the world accept Islam there will be nothing left to induce them to destroy all traces of the faith, rather they themselves will seek to uphold it. Therefore, why do you not endeavour to bring within the fold of Islam those communities who are working towards its destruction? Is it because you yourselves are not fully certain of the excellences of Islam and have not experienced the power of its allure? If this is true, you can have no complaints about the enmity of the Europeans against Islam. If Muslims themselves are not convinced of the qualities of Islam how can they expect its enemies to be won over by its beauty? Be sure that Islam possesses a most powerful force of attraction and God Almighty has decreed to spread this faith throughout the whole world and for this end, He has sent His messenger to the world. Now is not the time for despair, for though it is a negative emotion at all times, it is particularly repulsive when the sun of hope has ascended. Rise up and instead of letting the water of your passions flow uncontrollably through the land, channel it through the waterway of the spreading of the message of Islam, so that it can prove beneficial and be properly utilised. When water f lows unrestrained across the