CONCLUSION

Throughout this book we have abided by Allah’s commandment revealed in the Qur’an to explain faith and reminded followers of superstitious Far Eastern religions to “refrain from evil” and the hazardous end to which their religion might lead them. We have also explained Allah’s verses and Islamic morality for the benefit of people. All followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Shamanism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Sikhism and other practitioners of superstitious Far Eastern religions are invited to abandon their erroneous beliefs, to believe in the one and only Allah and to submit to the will of our Almighty Lord.

They should reflect with common sense on this rewarding invitation, and reevaluate sincerely their habitual pagan traditions and rituals free from prejudice. If they follow the voice of their conscience and reflect on the reminders noted in this book, no doubt they too will unite under the one truth which is “La Ilaha Illa Allah” (There is no god but Allah). All people who choose to abandon their idols and false gods acquired besides Allah and decide to worship only Him, feeling remorse for the evils they have committed before, should act on their decision without losing any more time. They must leave all their false beliefs and ways of life behind and surrender to Allah from the bottom of their hearts. If they do, they “will find Allah most certainly forgiving and compassionate” (Surat an-Nisa’: 110) and they will find contentment and happiness. The actions of the Israelites under similar circumstances provide a good example for them. The Prophet Moses (pbuh) reminded them of their error, and called them to repent and turn to Allah. Allah reveals in the Surat al-Baqara that He forgave them:

And when Moses said to his people, “My people, You wronged yourselves by taking the Calf (for worship) so turn towards your Maker and kill yourselves. That is the best thing for you in your Maker’s Sight.” And He turned towards you. He is the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful. (Surat al-Baqara: 54)