Islam and Peace
Towards a Non-Violent World
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TOWARDS A NON-VIOLENT WORLD
Though the history of the non-violent movement is
a very long one, historians concede that “the most
massive and historically effective example of non-
violent activism was that of the movement
organized by Mahatma Gandhi” (13/850).
India can be justly proud that it was in this country,
under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, that for
the first time in human history a non-violent
movement culminated in such resounding success.
The first target for Mahatma Gandhi was to usher in
peaceful political change throughout the country.
This ambition was fulfilled in 1947. Mahatma
Gandhi’s second target was to bring about social
change on the basis of non-violence. But before he
could achieve his second target, he was tragically
removed from the scene of action.
Now our greatest need is to fulfill Mahatma
Gandhi’s mission. After political change we have to
bring about social change in our country through
Gandhi Andolan, that is, a non-violent movement.
If India could be successful on this front, it would
