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PEACE IN ISLAM ~ 141 ~ and violence. This is indicative of the highest human virtue. The noblest human character is one who thinks of peace amidst violence and who can plan for reconciliation even in wartime. PEACEFUL CITIZENS According to a hadith, the Prophet of Islam defined a believer thus: A believer is one from whom people are safe as regards their lives and property. (AtTirmizi, An-Nasai, Ibn Majah, Musnad Ahmad). There are two ways of leading one’s life in society. One is to live peacefully among one’s fellow men. The other is to keep quarrelling with others. According to this hadith, the way of the faithful is to live as peaceful citizens in society. No one should pose any danger to others’ lives, property or honour. In no circumstances, should one take the way of violence. How should life be led so that the members of a society remain safe and secure from others’