Aflaq called on all Arabs , both Muslims and non-Muslims alike , to admire the role Islam had played in creating an Arab character , but his view on Islam was purely spiritual and Aflaq emphasized that it '' should not be imposed '' on state and society .
Aflaq called on all Arabs , both Muslims and non-Muslims alike , to admire the role Islam had played in creating an Arab character . 
 But his view on Islam was purely spiritual , and Aflaq emphasized that it '' should not be imposed '' on state and society .