Ideology of Peace
PEACE IN ISLAM
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easier method implies acting in a way which
facilitates the achievement of our goal.
THE LIMITS OF DIFFERENCE
On the one hand, the Prophet of Islam observed:
“To say a word of truth to a tyrant ruler is a
superior form of
jihad
.”
On the other hand, there is another
hadith
according
to which the Prophet observed: “One who finds in
his ruler something which he dislikes should
endure it with patience.” Similarly, on another
occasion the Prophet observed: “Listen to and obey
your ruler, even if he flogs you on your back or he
appropriates your wealth.”
There appear to be two kinds of commandments in
these traditions: on the one hand, we are enjoined to
tell the ruler clearly if he is treading the wrong path,
whereas the other
hadith
enjoins us to remain
unilaterally patient and bear all injustice.
These are extremely important injunctions, which
distinguish between the verbal communication of
advice and the taking of a practical step. It is
