Principles of Islam
30. Non-Violence
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Qur’an would mean an ideological struggle to
conquer peoples’ hearts and minds through Islam’s
superior philosophy.
In the light of this verse of the Qur’an,
jihad
in
actual fact is another name for peaceful activism or
nonviolent activism. Where
qital
is violent activism,
jihad
is non-violent activism.
Non-violence therefore should never be confused
with inaction or passivity. Non-violence is action in
the full sense of the word. Rather it is more forceful
an action than that of violence. It is a fact that non-
violent activism is more powerful and effective than
violent activism.
Non-violent activism is not limited in its sphere. It
is a course of action, which may be followed in all
matters.
Whenever individuals, groups or communities are
faced with a problem, one way to solve it is by
resorting to violence. The better way is to attempt to
solve the problem by peaceful means, avoiding
violence and confrontation. Peaceful means may
take various forms. In fact, it is the nature of the,
