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Islam and the Quran
The present problem of terrorism is based on an ideology
and that cannot be countered or killed through legal
action or by mere condemnation. We have to develop a
counter-ideology to overcome it. Violence begins from
the mind. It must, therefore, be uprooted from the mind
itself. This goes directly to the root cause of terrorism.
Therefore, in order to eliminate this root cause, we
need to initiate our efforts by beginning from the right
starting point. And, that is, the re-engineering of minds
of individuals by taking them away from the culture of
violence and bringing them closer to the culture of peace.

15 How can we understand and convey
the true essence of Islam?

he essence of Islam is tawhid. That is, to believe in
TOne all-powerful God who in the future shall hold
us accountable for our actions here on earth. This belief
makes one self-conscious about one’s actions. It instils
in a person the virtues of honesty, modesty, just and fair
dealing.

The best way to convey the true essence of Islam is to
become an embodiment of these traits and let your
character speak louder than your words.

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