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297 newly created League of Nations, although the latter does not yet embrace functions which Islam assigns to such a body. The Holy Quran says: 'If two Muslim nations should fall out, make peace between them (i. e. , other Muslim nations should try to prevent a war between them, and should try to remove the causes of friction and should award to each its just rights). But if one of them still persists in attacking the other (and does not accept the award of the League of Nations) then all must fight the former, till it submits to the command of Allah (i. e. , till it is willing to abide by an equitable settlement) and when it so submits, make peace between them, and act with justice and equity, for God loves the just. ' 145 This verse lays down the following principles for the maintenance of international peace: As soon as there are indications of disagreement between two nations, the other nations, instead of taking sides with one or the other, should at once serve notice upon them, calling upon them to submit their differ- ences to the League of Nations for settlement. If they agree, the dispute will be amicably settled. But if one of 145 Al- H ujur a t, 49:10.