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A western philosopher has written that it appears that man is a stranger in this vast universe. It seems that neither has man been made for this world, nor has this world been made for man. Both seem mismatched.

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With reference to the Muslims of the present day, the news most highlighted in the media relates to Muslim fundamentalism. Experience has shown that there is nothing more destructive than fanaticism—the driving force of Muslim fundamentalism. However, it is not generally appreciated that Islamic fundamentalism, launched in the name of Islam,has been dealing a death blow to the image of Islam as a religion of peace and mercy.

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The Sunday Guardian | March 07, 2010 | Page 10

After a significant incident in Mecca, the prophet received a revelation from God Almighty, which has been recorded in the Quran in chapter Abasa (He Frowned). The chapter begins thus: "He frowned and turned away when the blind man approached him, for how can you know that he might seek to purify himself, or take heed and derive benefit from (Our) warning? As for himself him who was indifferent, you eagerly attended to him – though you are not to be blamed if he would not purify himself – but as for one who comes to you eagerly and in awe of God you pay him no heed." (80:1-10)