Islam & Europe - Peace, Identity & Integration — Page 23
THE NEED FOR OUTWARD AND INNER PEACE 23 they become easy prey for hateful clerics or extremists who poison their minds. We must guard against this, otherwise, the bitter cycle of hatred that has darkened the modern world, will continue to turn. Peace within Muslim societies, and in the wider world, will become an ever more distant dream. As I said at the outset, it is the need of the time that we all join together and instead of inveighing against one another’s religious sentiments, we join forces and work towards building a better future for our children and future generations. Let us set aside our differences and work faithfully towards developing true and sustainable peace in the world. Let us respect one another and strive to build a better society founded upon principles of unity and the common good. May Allah the Almighty enable us to do so – Ameen.