Peace in the Quran

the people of paradise will constantly utter the word ‘peace.’ It means that the social culture of the people of paradise will be based on peace. The Quran, avers that, ‘reconciliation is best.’ (4:128), and judging by the consequences, the way of peace is far better than that of confrontation. By the law of Nature, God has decreed that success will be met with only on a reconciliatory path, and not on a confrontational or a violent course of action. The wife of the Prophet of Islam, Aisha (daughter of Abu Bakr) said this of the general policy of the Prophet in social matters: Whenever the Prophet had an option between two courses of action; he always chose the easier (non-confrontational) one. (Al-Bukhari) This means that violent activism should not be indulged in if peaceful activism is an option. For, peace, is the easier course as compared to violence. For instance, trying to change the status quo in the very first stage of a movement is a hard 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 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