Islam: a religion of peace

My argument in this blog is very clear, I say 'Islam is a religion of peace' and I have many points to prove it!

I will start with a quote of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (a.s.):
"He who acts according to what Allah has enjoined to him, is of the best people"
- Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (a.s.)

Ali ibn al-Hussain (a.s.) is son Hussain (a.s.) who is the biggest martyr of all time who gave his life for the cause humanity.... so Ali (a.s.)'s words can be taken as authentic from Islam's world!

Now lets proceed with the above quote to find out more about what Allah has recommended... so where to look for what Allah has recommended for the people. I will say Quran is the best place to look for what Allah has said, meaning what Islam as a religion is recommending... or in other words according to Islam what is the best way of leaving, then we can come to a decent conclusion of whether Islam is religion of peace or not!!

Following are few verses from the Holy Quran:

'Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error...' - Chapter 2 Verse 256

'When you are greeted with a greeting, return it with a better greeting or its equal. Surely, Allah takes account of all things.' - Chapter 4 Verse 86

'But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is One that heareth and knoweth (all things). ' - Chapter 8 Verse 61

'. . . Do not say to one who offers you peace, "You are not a believer," seeking the spoils of this life. For God has abundant treasure. You used to be like them, after all, and then God blessed you.' - Chapter 4 Verse 91

'Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.' - Chapter 60 Verse 8

'Fight against those who fight against you in the way of God, but do not transgress, for God does not love transgressors.' - Chapter 2 Verse 190

'O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)' - Chapter 49 Verse 13

If you observe the above verses closely Islam is not at all recommending to fight or create mischief but at the same time Islam is not asking you to remain oppressed. Islam does not ask people to fight when there is no need, in other words unless you are attacked, but at the same time silently tolerating is not going to lead to any good! Further Islam wants you to follow humanity and not to be transgress even when you are defending!!

I hope my argument is convincing enough, Islam is definitely a religion of peace and please do not doubt before looking deep into it :-)

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