Principles of Islam
30. Non-Violence
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accrues from non-violent activism is that it can be
initiated and prolonged with no damage to
tradition.
Generally speaking, attempts to improve or replace
existing systems by violent activism are
counter-productive. One coup d’etat is often the
signal for a series of coups and counter-coups, none
of which benefit the common man. The truly
desirable revolution is that which permits gradual
and beneficial changes. And this can be achieved
only on the basis of non-violence.
