The Importance of Peace

The Importance of Peace There are numerous similar verses in the Quran and Hadith reports that tell us that the act of jihad is a peaceful action. It is a form of struggle for a Divine task conducted within peaceful limits. Then, the correct translation of jihad would be ‘peaceful struggle’. THE IMPORTANCE OF PEACE If peace is established unilaterally for the sake of peace, numerous opportunities can be opened up, which, when availed of peacefully, can lead to justice. An individual or group can secure justice only when it recognises available opportunities and wisely avails them. T he Quran says: “… reconciliation is best.” (4:128) What is reconciliation? It is another name for the results of peace. Where there is reconciliation, there is peace. Where there is no reconciliation, there is no peace. In this sense, then, it can be said that in Islam, peace is the summum bonum or the greatest good. Generally, people think that justice is fundamental. However, justice is merely a concept or notion. The real question is how this concept should be turned