The Holy Quran aims at removing all differences of mankind and created a universal
brotherhood. Thus it is said: (2:213)
"Mankind was one unified community" and (10:19)
"Then they differed". In these verses it has been explained that to begin with mankind was a
single brotherhood; afterwards they created differences amongst themselves. (2:213)
"So Allah sent Messengers with glad tidings and warnings and with them He sent the "Codes
of Law", to judge between people in matters wherein they differed so as to turn them again
into one community."
In a particular territory the establishment of an Islamic State serves as a laboratory to achieve
the above objective. In this connection this state shall co-operate with other nations of the
world in matters beneficial for humanity, but shall not co-operate in matters which bring
devastation to humanity: (5:2)
"Co-operate with one another in matters which broaden scopes of betterment and well-being
to humanity and produce consistency with the Divine Laws, and do not co-operate in matters
that become obstructive in the progress of the society or a means of transgressing the Divine
Limits."
In this connection a universal law has been proclaimed: (13:17)
"That which is for the good of mankind at large endures on the earth." This very principle
shall be the basis of the foreign policy of this state. To eradicate sedition from the face of the
earth and to maintain peace in it shall be one of the aims of this state: (2:60)
"And do not cause the disintegration of your society through spreading disorder". This is a
peremptory injunction which promotes respect for humanity and becomes justificatory for its
existence; because its basic principle is (17:70)
"We have created all human beings worthy of respect". Because this State is meant to achieve
these high ideals, it is thus mandatory that it should have the capability of safeguarding its
sovereignty. Thus the security of its boundaries is of utmost importance. And it has been
emphatically ordained: (8:60)
"Keep your boundaries well-guarded by reinforced cantonments, equipped with all the steeds
of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies of Allah and your enemies, and others
besides them whom you may not know, but whom Allah does know". It may even sometimes
be necessary to wage war against them to preserve your borders. (since 'War in Islam" is a
separate subject, its details are not discussed at this juncture).