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possessions behind. He leaves his family, his wealth and the con-
veniences of his home. When he arrives in the Holy City of Mak-
kah he expects hardship. He expects no privacy. He expects to live
in a community setting with people from all over the world. He ex-
pects to meet others on the highest and lowest social levels. Thus
the Hajj demonstrates the universality inherent in the social life of
all people. The Hajj shows us that our dignity is in that which is
commonly shared between Muslims, and that which is commonly
shared by all. Our differences test our inner strength and therefore
subtly serve to promote the universal order and the social ex-
cellence which it necessitates. The message of the Hajj condemns
racial superiority, as well as the notion that races and nations are
to be assimilated. Though we unite around our deeper and more
essential bonds, we accept the fact that our different racial fea-
tures, colors, tongues and group personalities are also to be cher-
ished when formed intelligently and presented unpretentiously.
When a man is at home and he is confronted by a situation he
doesn't like, he can walk away from it. If he doesn't like the com-
veniences of his home. When he arrives in the Holy City of Mak-
kah he expects hardship. He expects no privacy. He expects to live
in a community setting with people from all over the world. He ex-
pects to meet others on the highest and lowest social levels. Thus
the Hajj demonstrates the universality inherent in the social life of
all people. The Hajj shows us that our dignity is in that which is
commonly shared between Muslims, and that which is commonly
shared by all. Our differences test our inner strength and therefore
subtly serve to promote the universal order and the social ex-
cellence which it necessitates. The message of the Hajj condemns
racial superiority, as well as the notion that races and nations are
to be assimilated. Though we unite around our deeper and more
essential bonds, we accept the fact that our different racial fea-
tures, colors, tongues and group personalities are also to be cher-
ished when formed intelligently and presented unpretentiously.
When a man is at home and he is confronted by a situation he
doesn't like, he can walk away from it. If he doesn't like the com-