World Faiths – Unity and Togetherness

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And hold fast, all together, by the rope of Allah and be not divided; and remember the favour of Allah which He bestowed upon you when you were enemies and He united your hearts in love, so that by His grace you became as brothers; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah explain to you His commandments that you may be guided.

Islam, the Holy Qur’an, 3:104

The believers in their mutual kindness, compassion and sympathy are just like one body. When one of the limbs suffers, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever.

Islam, the Holy Prophet (sa), Riyad al-Salihin, Hadith 224

Foster brotherhood and love amongst yourselves; forsake barbarity and mutual dissension. Withdraw completely from all forms of jest and mockery, for mockery moves the heart far away from the truth. Treat one another with respect. Each and every one of you ought to give preference to the comfort of your brother over themselves.

 Islam, the Promised Messiah (as), Malfuzat – Volume I, p. 267

Separate not yourself from the community.

Judaism, Mishnah, Abot 2.4

Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.

Christianity, the Bible, Matthew 18:19-20

Happy is the unity of the Sangha.

Happy is the discipline of the united ones.

Buddhism, Dhammapada 194

Let all mankind be thy sect.

Sikhism, Adi Granth, Japuji 28, M.1, p. 6