The Quranic Way of Conflict-Resolution

The Quranic Way of Conflict-Resolution T oday’s Muslims may know much about the divine rewards for reciting the Quran. But they are unaware of the immense rewards for following the Quran in their own lives, although this is precisely the highest sort of reward that is associated with the Quran. The fact is that the solutions to all problems are contained in the Quran, but these solutions can work only for those who agree to accept them without any mental reservations. Uthman ibn Affan6 narrates that the Prophet remarked that the best person is he who studies the Quran and teaches it to others (Sahih Bukhari). According to another hadith, Umar ibn al-Khattab7 narrates that the Prophet said that God will elevate some people through His book—the Quran—and will bring down some others through it (Sahih Muslim). 7 Umar ibn al-Khattab (583 CE—644 C.E.), was companion of the Prophet Muhammad and became the second Caliph. 6 Uthman ibn Affan (576—656 C.E.) was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and became the third Caliph.