The True Jihad
Non-Violence and Islam
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NON-VIOLENCE AND ISLAM
“We have sent you as a mercy for all the nations.”
(The Quran, 21:107)
Non-violence 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 problem which will determine
which of these peaceful methods is applicable to
the given situation.
