Islam and Peace
Non-Violence and Islam
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‘Beware of dogs.’ And if these words are not
inscribed on walls, they are certainly inscribed on
the hearts and minds of the people. The resulting
dissociation has left Muslims a backward group in
modern times. Even in advanced countries like
America they remain backward as a community in
comparison with other immigrant groups.
The only way to alleviate the tragic plight of
Muslims is to bring them back to non-violent Islam,
by helping them to understand that their violent
version of Islam is not the true one.
As soon as Muslims take to the path of non-violent
Islam, they will be able to become equal partners
with other communities. They will have joined the
universal mainstream, and will consequently be
able to participate in all activities, in all institutions.
People instead of dreading them, then, will
welcome them in very field. They will become a
part of the universal brotherhood. Their issues will
be looked upon with justice. Their equal
partnership will be certain in all institutions ranging
from the social to the educational.
