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Global Peace – An Islamic Perspective ACET– Global Peace Project

CONCEPT 2 – DOING GOOD AND AVOIDING EVIL

Good:

“Possessing or displaying moral virtue.” (Oxford Dictionary) [63]

Evil:

“Profoundly immoral and wicked.” (Oxford Dictionary) [64]

In Islam, having the “right belief” and doing good go hand-in-hand. In fact, doing good in

practice is the proof of having the “right belief” in the heart. This is why the Quran
often refers to true Muslims as “those who believe and do good deeds”. Enjoining good and

forbidding evil are the most important principles in Islam, and God sent His prophets to spread

this message. The verses from the Quran specifically highlight the importance of doing good

for others and refraining from committing evil acts. The Quran stresses that it is necessary to

be good and keep away from evil in order to achieve piety.

Quranic references:

“And there are some among them who say: Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good

in the hereafter, and save us from the chastisement of the fire.” (2:201, Translation from the

Quran)

“Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil

and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, which never breaks. And

Allah hears and knows all things.” (2:256, Translation from the Quran)

“And as to those who believe and do good deeds, He will pay them fully their rewards; and

Allah does not love the unjust.” (3:57, Translation from the Quran)

“Let there be a community among you who invite to all that is good, enjoining what is right

and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful.” (3:104, Translation from the

Quran)

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