Humanity is like a bouquet of flowers, in which each flower is beautiful in its own right, yet, the combination of all flowers, and the rich diversity of their colours and forms, is more beautiful.

“Man” is in a state of loss, except such as have faith, and do righteous deeds, and join together in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience, and Constancy. Violence and killing have no place in solving the problems of “man”.

Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you: Do unto all as you would wish to have done unto you: Reject for others that what you would reject for yourself.

Show forgiveness, speak for justice, and avoid the ignorant. Share belief in human responsibility, consequences for good and evil deeds, moral teachings, and other values – such as love, peace and justice. Target racism and intolerance, for The command to be merciful applies to all.

The focus of life is not religion. Religion is a tool to focus humanity. It is a way to read the world, but it is not the main thing. It is your efforts in life; your humanity. It’s OK whoever you are; focus on humanity. The Creator wishes human life to be enriched… by the “brotherhood” of all races and nations.

So long as people suffer abuses, they cannot achieve their full potential, as free and equal members of society. The triumph of humanity over injustice, inequality, and inhumanity, all begins with an idea: a sense of justice and the relentless pursuit of compassion and kindness to preserve human dignity.

Regard power as a trust, in the belief that one has to render an account of one’s actions.

Trusts’ fulfillment must be guided by a sense of responsibility, beyond mere conformity to set rules. We are all one people.

We have come to a better day; a day where skin colour no longer matters; a day where all people are aware of their dignity, and are aware that each and every one on this wonderful planet has the potential to shine, in the light of God’s pure and brilliant light. Let us all work towards it.

Well educated, balanced individuals can make a positive contribution to their families, community and society. Whoever recommends and helps an evil cause shares in its burden, but Whoever helps another will be granted help from God.

Wisdom brings peace, security and justice. Therefore, Work for social and economic justice, minority empowerment, and reconciliation, and Work together to establish peace, justice and prosperity… worldwide.

Love finds its greatest form by loving good. Loving one’s neighbours recognizes that there is more than one path to the truth.

Injustice shall be darkness on the Day of Judgment. Those who engage in attacks against innocent persons shall stand condemned for God is all-knowing, all-aware.

Therefore, Condemn all forms of violence, the contemptuous disregard of international conventions and the poisoning of regional relations. Demand that justice be met for ALL… for It is an inherent right of all human beings.

All human beings are equal. A justly balanced community bears witness to the truth. A logical fruit of a merciful attitude is to love…. Therefore, love ALL, for A true believer is always prepared, after meeting the needs of family, to assist other people in need. Amen ! Action ! Praise God !

Please note: I have extracted the above from the wisdom contained in “MUSLIMS AUSTRALIA” issue number 7, dated March 2009, as published by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils ( see www.afic.com.au ). Only the joining words and others as shown in italix have been inserted by me to make more clear the flow of thought.

It seems to me that all people of goodwill can easily relate to this, no matter what faith tradition we spring from. There really is no division between us: “All people are created equal members of one human family”.

And whenever, or wherever we cannot love, we must, at the very least, respect, and do no harm.