The True Jihad
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boon for human society, violence is a curse. Peace
and love go hand in hand while hatred breeds
violence. Peace brings people closer, while
violence tears them asunder. Peace fosters a high
level of human outlook, whereas violence breeds
a jungle outlook. Peace promotes life, while
violence is the harbinger of death and
destruction. Peace brings the good elements of a
society into prominence, while violence does
quite the reverse.
Christ once said, “Love your enemy.” This means to
be on peaceful terms with one’s enemy, i.e. winning
over your enemy by using the power of peace. This
is the divine formula to attain peace.
The religious viewpoint on this subject is very
aptly conveyed in the Qur’an: “God calls to the
Home of Peace.”(10:25) This means that
according to the creation plan, peace and
harmony should prevail in human society. God
Himself is Peace (Peace being an attribute of
God). He intended this world to be peaceful, and
only a peaceful world will be able to receive His
blessings.
