The True Jihad
Non-Violence and Islam
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series of coups and counter-coups. The truly
desirable revolution is that which permits gradual
and beneficial changes. And this can be achieved
only on the basis of non-violence.
SUCCESS THROUGH THE NON-VIOLENT
METHOD
All the great successes of the first phase of Islam as
well as the succeeding periods were achieved by
non-violent methods. Listed below are some
examples of these successes.
1. Of the 23-year period of prophethood, the initial
13 years were spent by the Prophet in Makkah. The
Prophet fully adopted the way of pacifism or non-
violence during this time. There were many such
issues in Makkah at that time which could have
been the subject of clash and confrontation. But,
sedulously avoiding all such issues, the Prophet
Muhammad, may peace be upon him, strictly
limited his sphere to peaceful propagation of the
word of God. This resulted in
da‘wah
work being
performed in full force throughout this period. One
of the great gains during these 13 years of
da‘wah
work was the entry into the Islamic fold of men of
