Ideology of Peace
PEACE IN ISLAM
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the name of truth only prove that their case is not
that of truth. A lover of truth can never be a lover of
violence. One who loves violence is certainly not a
lover of truth, whether or not he regards himself as
a champion of the truth.
ADOPTING THE COURSE OF RECONCILIATION
During the times of the Prophet of Islam, as a result
of the aggression of the Quraysh his opponents, a
state of war prevailed between the Quraysh and the
Muslims. One of the commandments given in the
Quran on this occasion was:
“And if they incline towards peace, you too
incline to it, and put your trust in God. Surely,
it is He Who is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
And if they intend to deceive you, then surely
God is sufficient for you.” (8:61-62)
This verse of the Quran shows that peace is
desirable in Islam to the greatest possible extent.
Even if peace can be established only by incurring
risks, this course should unhesitatingly be
embarked upon in the way enjoined by the Quran.
If reconciliatory offers are made by the
