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Principles to Promote World Peace 49 erroneous misrepresentation, or our own assets being damaged by rioting. The absurdities he uttered against Islam or the Holy Prophet s as , even against the angels and God Himself, he did so years ago. It is his wont, and he is continuing to do so. Now, if any government, utterly disregarding the sentiments of Muslims, gives him some award or title for his deeds or for any other reason, then they will all accountable to God. Allah, the Exalted, says that He will deal with them Himself. Secondly, it is not as if there is no decency left in Europe alto- gether and that in Europe, or the West, there are no decent people left. Innumerable people here, even in England, have protested against it. Even members of Parliament have objected to the act, that he be granted knighthood, as it would have no benefit except to jeopardize the peace and goodwill in the world; no other objec- tive can possibly be achieved. In the same vein, when he wrote this book ten or twelve years ago; or rather, when he was made to write the book, as it is now coming to light that he was made to write the book; some com- mentators from here observed that it is evident that there was someone behind this and so was not his solo effort. It is a mas- sive conspiracy against Islam; to incite further repulsion against Islam, and to provoke them in a way that they could then take further advantage of this opportunity. And, Muslims are only too eager to provide this opportunity. Nothing shall be achieved by a few protests, and then settling down quietly. It is a huge conspiracy. This conspiracy is not going to end by burning flags, burning pictures, burning effigies, or protesting. By doing these things, it will only help them realize their true purpose which is