Spirit of Islam, Sep-Oct 2026

A lbert Einstein said, “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” Look at the universe. The sun rises every morning without making any noise. The planets move continuously in their respective orbits without colliding with one another. Rivers flow, trees grow and bear fruit, and the seasons come and go according to a fixed order. Everywhere there is harmony, balance and discipline. This phenomenon gives us a great lesson: peace is the culture of the universe. Conflict is an exception; peace is the rule. Violence interrupts the natural process of development, while peace provides the atmosphere in which life can flourish. A seed requires peaceful conditions to become a tree. A student needs peace to acquire knowledge. Scientists need peace for research, families need peace to flourish, and civilizations need peace to progress. THE CULTURE OF 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.