NON-VIOLENCE AND ISLAM

~ 51 ~ series of coups and counter-coups. The truly desirable revolution is that which permits gradual and beneficial changes. And this can be achieved only on the basis of non-violence. SUCCESS THROUGH THE NON-VIOLENT METHOD All the great successes of the first phase of Islam as well as the succeeding periods were achieved by non-violent methods. Listed below are some examples of these successes. 1. Of the 23-year period of prophethood, the initial 13 years were spent by the Prophet in Makkah. The Prophet fully adopted the way of pacifism or nonviolence during this time. There were many such issues in Makkah at that time which could have been the subject of clash and confrontation. But, sedulously avoiding all such issues, the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, strictly limited his sphere to peaceful propagation of the word of God. This resulted in da‘wah work being performed in full force throughout this period. One of the great gains during these 13 years of da‘wah work was the entry into the Islamic fold of men of