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Woe to the worshipper; who neglects small neighbourly Needs
Quran
Human beings, all, are as head, arms, trunk, and legs unto one another
Vedas
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be known as the Children of God
Bible
Judge
everybody
favorably
Talmud
Envy and
selfishness
break off
friendships
Buddha
Sick Needy Aggrieved

2. …Oh Lord, the Creator of All,
seen and unseen with Power and
Knowledge of the seen , unseen,
past, present and future, open all
our Hearts to the Truth and
Guide Us All to the Straight Path.
Amen
The series of Booklets that have been produced is
to remove misconception on Islam, and see ways
and means to find the similarities in the Great
Masters Teachings, through the available
Scriptures, and to prevent Mischief.
We hope you will enjoy reading them, and also
find useful n Truthful Information that will help us
as a Society to live in Peace, whatever our
differences in Beliefs, Practices and
Understanding.

3. Inter Faith Community Project
In Today's World of Global Village, Mass communication,
Secularism, Global n Social Politics does not give time to
understand and Value the Neighbours Beliefs and Cultures,
especially when Arrogant, Mischievous and Jealous
Elements are present in Society and we fail to address the
Deceit and so called unverified Truths are Bombarded in
every conceivable way into Society.
We must do something to create a Society and
Neighbourhood that could withstand all the malice that is
created
Let us get together-
The Tall the short The Fat the thin
The Black the white The Strong the weak
The Rich the poor The High the low
This Faith n that faith Believers n unbelievers
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4. FOR A COMMON CAUSE WITHIN OUR
NEIGHBOURHOOD
1. Help the helpless who are sick
2. Help who require neighbourly Needs
3. Eliminate Misunderstanding among Family n Friends
4. Respect Others' Rights n Cultures n try to understand them
5. Create Community Projects to bring about Fellowship
HOW?
Schools, Universities, Offices, Clubs, Welfare
Organizations and Corporate Entities
Churches, Temples, Mosques, Synagogues, Places of
Worship
International Organizations-Rotary, Lions, Jaycees,
Toastmasters, Tablique
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5. IF
In each Neighborhood a multicultural or multi Religious
(informal) Organization can be formed with a clear
mandate for any of the above for a short period USING
Existing Infrastructure of the Above Schools, Temples
etc;
Then members of their Organization can be temporarily
loaned out to help in the Projects.
A very understanding and Patient approach is required as
some members may be radically different in their
approach, but it must be remembered this will help to
understand each other better and avoid Superiority
Complex at all Cost.
The Projects can be carried out during Religious Activity
Periods
1. X-Mas, Easter etc
2. Vesak, Aluth Avurudhu
3. Thai Pongal, Deepawali
4. Ramazan, Hajj
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6. Words of Wisdom from different Faiths
Righteous Behaviour
1. Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind,
enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and
believing in God 3:110
2. Righteousness is the place in which truth dwells, and here
in the hearts of mankind Buddha
Judge everybody favorably”- the Talmud (Jewish sacred
book
3. “God dwelleth in all hearts” - Bhagavad Gita “The One
God is hidden in all living things” – the Upanishads
(Hinduism) (our understanding is that God knows what is
in everyone's heart and that proof of God is in every created
thing)
4. Much silence and a good disposition; there are no two
works better than these. Islam
5. The best of friends is he who is best in behavior and
character. Islam
6. One who does not practice modesity and does not refrain
from shameless deeds is not a Muslim
“God is gentle, and He loves the adoption of a gentle
attitude in all matters.” Islam04

7. “If anyone of you sees something objectionable, he should
change it with his hand, but if he cannot, he should change
it with his tongue, and if he cannot he should do it in his
heart, that being the weakest form of faith.”Islam
The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Your
Neighbour. Matthew 22:37-40.
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you
would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517
This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another
whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5
“Actions are judged according to their intentions and every
person will be dealt with (in the Hereafter) according to what
he intends.”Islam
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8. “God does not judge according to you bodies and appearance
but He scans your hearts and looks into your deeds.”Islam
Charitable
Woe to the worshipper; who neglects small neighbourly
needs107:4&7 (Muslim men have to pray 5times a day
preferably in a mosque, but should be mindful of their
neighbors needs)
“He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food
is not a true believer.” Islam
“All beings long for happiness. Therefore extend thy
compassion to all. He who wishes his own happiness, let him
cultivate goodwill towards all the world” – Buddha
Regard your neighbor's gain as your gain, and your
neighbor's loss as your own loss.
Tai Shang Kan Yin P'ien
Unity
"A man that stands alone, having decided to obey the
truth,may be weak and slip back into his old ways.Therefore,
stand ye together, assist
one another,and strengthen one another's efforts
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9. “Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms and
prayers? Making peace between one another: Enmity and
malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.”
“No Muslim is allowed not to talk his brother for more than
three consecutive days. The better one is the one who starts
the greeting.” (this means it is not relevant who is right)
Character
“Nothing will be heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the
Scale of the believer than
good manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse
language.” Islam HADITH
The most perfect man in his faith among the believers is the
one whose behaviour is most excellent;.and the best of you
are those who are the best to their wives.” Islam HADITH
“Modesty and faith are twins. One who gives up one has to
lose the other too.” Islam
“A person who believes in God and the Hereafter should
speak about good things or else should keep quiet.” Islam
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10. Jealousy
“Verily those who split up their religion and became sects,
you have absolutely nothing to do with them." Islam
“Keep away of ill-thinking, because ill-thinking is the
greatest falsehood.” Islam
Envy and selfishness break off friendships. Hatred is the
most violent fever
Unity in Humanity
1.“God hath made of one blood all nations that dwell upon
the face of the Earth” -Bible, Acts 17:16
2.“All creatures are members of the one family of God”
Islam
3. “Human beings, all, are as head, arms, trunk, and legs
unto one another” - The Vedas
4.“One thing we know. All men are brothers” - Chief Seattle
5.“All people are your children, whatever their belief,
whatever their shade of skin” - Jewish prayer book
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11. Peace and Nonviolence
1.“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be known as
the Children of God.” - Bible, Mt 5:9
2.“And make not GOD an obstacle to your doing good and
guarding against evil and making peace between men,” -
Koran 2:224
3.”nonviolence, absence of anger, equanimity, abstaining
from malicious talk, compassion for all creatures,
gentleness, forgiveness, absence of malice, and absence of
pride -- these are some of the qualities of those endowed
with divine virtues.” – Bhagavad-gita Ch. 16
4.“May Your children unite and do your will: to establish
peace and justice throughout the world, so that nations are
drawn together by the bond of friendship.” - Jewish Prayer
Book
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12. Compassion and Respect for Everyone
1.“Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. For if you
love only those that love you, what reward have ye? -Jesus
2.“Judge everybody favorably”- the Talmud (Jewish sacred
book)
3.“God is most compassionate to those of His servants who
are themselves compassionate.”Islam
4.“God has no mercy on one who has no mercy for
others.”Islam
5.“You are not a true believer if you harm your neighbor.”
6.“Paradise is for those… who repress anger, and who
pardon men.”QURAN 3:134
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13. "I exhort you to avoid the ten evils: BUDDHA
"(1) Kill not, but have regard for life. [4]
"(2) Steal not, neither do ye rob; but help everybody to be
master of the fruits of his labour. [5]
"(3) Abstain from impurity, and lead a life of chastity. [6]
"(4) Lie not, but be truthful. Speak the truth with discretion,
fearlessly and in a loving heart. [7]
"(5) Carp not, but look for the good sides of your fellowbeing
so that ye may with sincerity defend them against their
enemies. [8]
"(6) Swear not, but speak decently and with dignity. [9]
"(7) Waste not the time with gossip, but speak to the purpose
or keep silence. [10]
"(8) Covet not, nor envy, but rejoice at the fortunes of other
people. [11]
"(9) Clease your heart of malice and cherish no hatred, not
even against your enemies; but embrace all living beings
with kindness. [12]
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14. "(10) Free your mind of ignorance and be anxious to learn
the truth, especially in the one thing that is needful, lest you
fall a prey either to scepticism or to errors. Scepticism will
make you indifferent and errors will lead you astray,
so that you shall not find the noble path that leads to life
eternal."[13]
Illusions, errors, and lies are the daughters of Mara,
and great power is given unto them
to seduce the minds of men
and lead them astray upon the path of evil.BUDDHA
“Good is attractive; evil is disgusting.
A bad conscience is the most tormenting pain;
deliverance is the height of bliss.”
"Envy and selfishness break off friendships.
Hatred is the most violent fever, and the Buddha is the best
physician."
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15. For suspicion does the worst damage.
Do not inquire into the lives of others. Do not pry.
Do not exaggerate what others say.
Bear each other no malice, and do not hurt each
others' interests.
And, by being brothers to each other become the
servants of God. Islam
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17. VR Ordinary Muslims trying to explain to
Ordinary Non Muslims.
Authors Note:
Hope you found this little booklet Truthful and informative.
You will wonder why a basic Muslim takes this much of
trouble? The answer is very simple. We want to follow the
Basic Principles of Islam. This can never be done without
understanding the Character and Practices of the Final
Prophet. Read his Last Sermon to Understand better( we are
asked to inform others even if we know even one thing!).
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