The True Jihad
Non-Violence and Islam
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companions from their home-
town. They had taken possession
of Muslims’ homes and other
properties, and spared no effort in
disseminating
negative
propaganda against Islam.
Given this state of affairs, there
were only two options before the
believers. One was to attempt to
put an end to tyranny and launch
an outright war on the other party
in the name of securing their rights. The result of
such a move would certainly have been further loss
in terms of lives and property.
The second option was to remain patient in the face
of immediate loss, be it political or material, and, in
spite of the losses, avail of whatever opportunities
were already available. The Prophet Muhammad,
may peace be upon him, and his companions chose
this second course. The result was that the entire
history of Arabia was revolutionized in just a few
years time.
Muslims can
rewrite the
history of
Islam
provided they
make timely
use of
opportunities.
