Peace in the Quran

believers, whether they possessed political power or not, to attain constructive goals without any hindrance. It was this system which effected the change from the age of kingship to the age of institutions. Thus it has become possible for the believers to establish various institutions of their own on a large scale, and indirectly bring political institutions under their influence. And through these institutions, they can penetrate society, which was earlier possible only through political power: for instance in training the new generation, creating an intellectual atmosphere by making available the print and electronic media, the propagation of ideas through books, continuing the process of Ijtihad through research institutions, safeguarding religion by opening more mosques and schools, the acquisition of finance through industrial institutions, universal organization of one’s objectives through the means of communication, organization of religious and cultural affairs through different channels, etc. In modern times, those nations who have understood this have achieved success even without having political power. Some have become established and excelled in the field of education, while others have set up empires in industry, communications or finance. The last in the list of these non-governmental empires is that of computers. This has given man the opportunity to keep his finger on the pulse of human activity not only at the national level, but also at the international level. When the Quran says, “And religion is wholly for God” it portrays the most important aspect of the change of times. This change has reduced the status of political power to the point where it is no longer necessary for believers to wage a war for its acquisition, as it is no longer needed to secure