THE TRUE JIHAD THROUGH DA‘WAH ACTIVISM

~ 93 ~ upon with aversion and dread. The resulting dissociation has left Muslims a backward group in modern times. Even in advanced countries like America they remain backward as a community in comparison with other immigrant groups. The only way to alleviate the tragic plight of Muslims is to bring them back to non-violent Islam, by helping them to understand that their violent version of Islam is not the true one. As soon as Muslims take to the path of non-violent Islam, they will be able to become equal partners with other communities. They will have joined the universal mainstream, and will consequently be able to participate in all activities, in all institutions. People, instead of dreading them, will welcome them in every field. They will become a part of the universal brotherhood. Their issues will be looked upon with justice. Their equal partnership will be assured in all institutions ranging from the social to the educational. Peaceful interaction will give Muslims the kind of intellectual stimulation and variety of experience which they must have if they are to tread the path