Non-Violence and Islam
Non-Violence and Islam
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became entitled to the succour of God and were
granted a clear victory (48:26).
At the time of the Hudaybiya peace treaty, the
Quraysh, who had secured the leadership of Arabia,
were bent on waging war. The Kaabah was in their
possession. They had expelled the Prophet and his
companions from their home-town. They had taken
possession of Muslims’ homes and other properties,
and spared no effort in disseminating negative
propaganda against Islam.
Given this state of affairs, there were only two
options before the believers. One was to attempt to
put an end to tyranny and launch an outright war
on the other party in the name of securing their
rights. The result of such a move would certainly
have been further loss in terms of lives and
property.
The second option was to remain patient in the face
of immediate loss, be it political or material, and, in
spite of the losses avail of whatever opportunities
are already available. The Prophet Muhammad,
may peace be upon him, and his companions chose
this second course. The result was that the entire
