Page 130 - Non-violence and peace-building

The approach to non-violence and peace-building outlined in
this book is based on the Quran and the life of the Prophet
Muhammad . It draws lessons from these sources that can non-violence and
be applied to efforts to negotiate differences and conflicts at
all levels—from between individuals to between communities
and entire countries. peace-building
The central focus of the book is on conflict-prevention.
After all, if conflicts are prevented at the very outset, violence
can be done away with. Amicably negotiating differences in isla M
before they degenerate into a conflict is, the author suggests, peace-building in islaM non-violence and
the most sensible way for us to handle conflicts.

“In a provocative situation that can escalate into violence between Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
communities one must desist from making one-sided allegations.
Instead, one must exercise generosity and willingly acknowledge
one’s mistakes.”
“Conspiracies can be defused and rendered ineffective by
responding to them through wisdom, rather than through
confrontation.”
“No matter how sensitive a situation may get, it can be peacefully
resolved. The necessary condition for this is patience.”
“Instead of reacting to provocation, one should adopt a positive
approach and method. This is the only solution to the problem of
violence between communities.”

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is the
founder of Centre for Peace and
Spirituality, New Delhi. The Maulana Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
believes that peace and spirituality are
two sides of a single coin: spirituality
is the inner content of peace and
peace is the external manifestation
of spirituality. The Maulana is the
author of The Prophet of Peace, Quranic
Wisdom, Islam and World Peace, and
numerous bestselling books on Islam.
He has been internationally recognized
for his contributions to world peace.

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