Ideology of Peace
PEACE IN ISLAM
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injustices? It is to maintain the way of moderation,
irrespective of there being causes for complaint.
They should be able to bury their complaints in
their own hearts instead of pouring them out upon
others. A society in which such self control is
exercised is one in which its members can enjoy a
feeling of security. Indeed, a peaceful society is the
ideal framework for positive human development.
On the contrary, a society fraught with violence is
an animal, not a human society. It can offer little
hope of the realization of individual human
potential.
The love of peace is a noble human virtue, whereas
the love of violence brings the human being down
from a high ethical plane to the level of brutishness.
NO CONFRONTATION WITH THE ENEMY
The Prophet of Islam one observed: “Do not wish
for confrontation with the enemy, ask for peace
from God.” This means that if someone has become
our enemy, we should not necessarily turn against
him and start fighting with him. Despite his enmity,
