TOWARDS GLOBAL PEACE

TOWARDS GLOBAL PEACE We often talk of peace in the context of war. But this is a very narrow and restricted notion of peace. Peace is deeply linked with the entirety of human life. Peace is a complete ideology in itself. Peace is the only religion for both-man and the universe. It is the master-key that opens the doors to every success. Peace creates a favourable atmosphere for success in every endeavour. Without peace, no positive action—small or big—is possible. SUICIDE BOMBING T ODAY, suicide bombing is a unique and terrible manifestation of violence. The deadliest instance took place in New York, commonly referred to as 9/11, when the famous Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre (WTC) were destroyed by a group of Muslim militants. They hijacked four passenger airplanes, two of which were flown into the towers of the WTC. The attack resulted in the death of about 3,000 people and brought down the 110-storey buildings, besides causing severe damage to surrounding buildings and structures. It is apparent that Muslims top the list of those using such deadly methods of suicide bombing. Yet, suicide is completely forbidden in Islam. According to a tradition recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, a badly injured Muslim, unable to bear the consequent pain, killed himself with his own sword. This was the first case of suicide in Islam. The Prophet said to his Companions that this person would be among the people of Hell. According to Islamic texts, suicide is absolutely unlawful. This being so, how is it that Muslims have established large organizations which train young people to carry out suicide attacks? A great amount of funding is required for such activities. And, it is Muslims who are funding them. Thus, in this organised activity the whole Muslim community is, directly or indirectly, involved. A saying of the LebaneseIslam believes that the whole world including the Muslim world is dar al-insaan (the abode of human beings).