TOWARDS GLOBAL PEACE

principles of peace and adjustment unilaterally. This is the hallmark of people of wisdom, and such people achieve great success in life. Solution rather than Complaints Makkah came under the rule of the Prophet in AD 629. He then left Makkah and headed for the city of Taif accompanied by about 12,000 people. During the journey, they encountered a narrow path lined with rocky mountains. The Prophet asked the name of the path. He was told that the path was called ‘the narrow one’. The Prophet said, “It is not a narrow path, it is an easy path.” He then asked the people to pass the passage by making a vertical line. His Companions were earlier spread out horizontally. Thus, by making a line, the whole company crossed the narrow path easily. This is an example of prophetic wisdom. When a problem is encountered, do not resort to complaining. Instead, adopt the method of finding solutions and planning. This approach will soon present a solution to the problem. Usually, people take things at face value. This method is against wisdom. Every object should be seen according to its real value. In this way, the matter will be easily solved without any further problems. Avoiding Chain Reaction The Prophet along with his Companions conquered Makkah in AD 629. When he entered Makkah, he asked it to be announced that whoever returned to their homes and those who surrendered would be provided immunity. After this, the Makkan people gathered in the courtyard of the Kabah. The Prophet asked them, “What do you say now, and what do you think would be done to you?” They replied, “We consider you to be our nephew and the noble and merciful son of our uncle.” He said, “I will say today what the Prophet Joseph had said to his brothers: There is no blame on you today, may God forgive you, and He is more merciful than all who show mercy.” (al-Sunan al-Kubra al-Bayhaqi, Hadith No. 18275) These were the people who had persecuted the Prophet severely, expelled him from his homeland, and waged wars against him repeatedly. According to the law of the land, they were undoubtedly prisoners of war. However, the Prophet did not take revenge against them. Rather, he let them go unconditionally. It was not a simple decision. By taking this decision, he saved the people of ancient Makkah