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The Quranic Way

of Conflict-Resolution

oday’s Muslims may know much about the divine
Trewards for reciting the Quran. But they are unaware
of the immense rewards for following the Quran in their
own lives, although this is precisely the highest sort of
reward that is associated with the Quran. The fact is
that the solutions to all problems are contained in the
Quran, but these solutions can work only for those who
agree to accept them without any mental reservations.

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Uthman ibn Affan narrates that the Prophet
remarked that the best person is he who studies the Quran
and teaches it to others (Sahih Bukhari). According to
another hadith, Umar ibn al-Khattab narrates that the
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Prophet said that God will elevate some people through
His book—the Quran—and will bring down some others
through it (Sahih Muslim).
Such hadith reports indicate that the definite solution

1 Uthman ibn Affan (576—656 C.E.) was a companion of the
Prophet Muhammad and became the third Caliph.
2 Umar ibn al-Khattab (583 CE—644 C.E.), was companion of the
Prophet Muhammad and became the second Caliph.

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