The True Jihad
Peace in the Quran
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War brings
nothing but death
and destruction.
Whereas peace
fosters benign
creativity.
There is nothing to be achieved in war and violence,
save death and destruction.
On the contrary, an atmosphere of peace enables
normal relations to be established between people.
It makes it possible for feelings of love and
friendship to prevail. In a favourable atmosphere
constructive activities flourish
and the existing resources can
be used for development or
other creative activities. A
positive bent of mind will
prevail which will help
develop
academic
and
intellectual advancement.
The greatest ill-effect of war is that it limits
human endeavour, whereas the greatest benefit
of peace is that to the ultimate extent it opens up
opportunities for improvement. War invariably
results in further loss, while peace invariably
results in further gain. That is why Islam teaches
us to avoid war and confrontation at all costs
and commands us to establish peace to the
greatest possible degree.
