stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and
believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy
hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth
and knoweth all things.(chapter 2 the Heifer verse 256 Quran)
Compulsion is incompatible with religion: because (1) religion depends upon
faith and will, and these would be meaningless if induced by force; (2) Truth and
Error have been so clearly shown up by the mercy of Allah that there should be
no doubt in the minds of any persons of good will as to the fundamentals of faith;
(3) Allah's protection is continuous, and His Plan is always to lead us from the
depths of darkness into the clearest light.
Handhold: something which the hands can grasp for safety in a moment of
danger. It may be a loop or a handle, or anchor. If it is without flaw, so that there
is no danger of breaking, our safety is absolutely assured so long as we hold fast to it. Our safety then depends on our own will and faith: Allah's help and protection
will always be unfailing if we hold firmly to Allah and trust in Him.
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