THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
English book, PDF p. 30
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Peace in the Quran ~ 30 ~ Countering aggression with aggression is a hard option, while countering aggression with patience and forbearance is an easier option. while launching one’s activities in the available sphere without doing so is an easier option. Going to war in confrontational situations is a hard option while following a conciliatory course in dealing with one’s rival is easier. Countering aggression with aggression is a hard option, while countering aggression with patience and forbearance is an easier option. An agitational course of action is harder than employing quiet strategy. Adopting a radical method of reformation is harder than that of following a gradual method. Taking emotional, extreme steps without a thought for their consequences creates difficulties. While a well-considered method, keeping an eye on the consequences, gives much better results. The policy of confrontation with a ruler is a harder option, while initiating one’s action, by side-stepping the ruler in the sphere of education and learning is an

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