War and Peace in Islam

as the Kabah, one could still carry out one’s mission peacefully, without opting for the way of confrontation. He was a role model, in that he showed that it was possible for a human being to work for the well-being of others, without any ill-feeling, despite the circumstances being highly provocative. All the tasks performed by the Prophet throughout his life were marked by the greatness which comes from always choosing a non-violent course of action. Setting this kind of example formed the greater part of the Prophet’s actual mission. And so far as war and violence are concerned, the jurists have characterized them as not being for the sake of Islam, but as being contingent upon exceptional circumstances. Islam in History (Continued from previous issue) The Peaceful Propagation of Islam Referring to Christ and his followers, the Quran tells us: When Isa (Christ) observed their refusal he asked: ‘Who will be my supporters in the cause of God? The disciples replied: We are the supporters of God. We believe in Him. Bear witness that we have surrendered ourselves to Him.’” (3:52) The response given by the disciples to the call of Jesus was so appropriate that the same response was likewise demanded by the Muslims. Therefore the Quran says: O Believers, be God’s helpers. When Christ the son of Mary said to the disciples, ‘Who will come with me to the help of God?’ They replied: ‘We are God’s