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12. Seeking common grounds whenever you can
"Say: 'O people of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: that we worship none but God; that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, lords and patrons other than God.' If then they turn back, say: 'Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to God's Will).'" [3/Ale Imran/64]
Note: It is a common human tendency to emphasize and exaggerate differences more than commonness. Muslims are no exception. Islam invites people to the pristine truth. It delivers the good news and warns about the bad news. However, whenever appropriate and possible, it also seeks to identify and build on common grounds. This is what made the Islamic society of Madinah under the leadership of Prophet (p) possible. Islam presents the choice to people about the truth and falsehood, right and wrong, virtue and vice. Let people make their choice. However, Islam does teach its adherents to seek common grounds for the betterment of human society, particularly based on enjoining the Ma'roof and forbidding the Munkar. Also, see my article "The GOLDEN Standard: It's not uncommon".
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