Conclusion ••• 51actions and thoughts. Islam has no bishops or priests. Even the ulama, the
learned men well versed in Islamic doctrines and practices, are not set
apart from other Muslims. All Muslims are equal except in their obedience
to God's will. Men and women, young and old, friends and neighbors—all
have mutual rights and duties within Islam. All can find freedom, without
giving up security, in this world and the next. Islam is more than a faith; it
is a way of life.