and all mankind were once but one single community and only later did they begin to hold divergent views. and had it not been for a decree that had already gone forth from thy sustainer all their differences would indeed have been settled .
وما كان الناس إلا أمة واحدة فاختلفوا ولولا كلمة سبقت من ربك لقضي بينهم فيما فيه يختلفون