this community together are sealed for ever. The commands of the Qur’an summon up a keen sense of responsibility to the community, and instil a fear of breaking its bonds. The concept of ummah is very important to Muslims who believe that their community has been raised up for the good of mankind; ummah is seen to be a model of righteousness. Therefore it is not only unforgivable, but incomprehensible to the Muslim mind that anyone should break away from Islam. The strength of this idea of community
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