The Concept of Peace

Central to the Muslim belief is the importance of devotion and total submission to Allah. This is put into practice through the Five Pillars of Islam –the five obligatory duties that must be performed by all practising Muslims. These are the acts of faith, prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage. Carrying out these duties creates structure in a Muslim’s life, teaching them to devote their time to Allah and not get caught up in their own secular lives. The effect the Five Pillars of Islam has on not only the individual but the community as a whole is substantial. Constantly

The Islam faith, spread under the prophet Muhammad in about 600 c.e., holds that peace can be found when one surrenders to Allah (“Overview of Islam”). Muslims, or followers of Islam, are expected to become very knowledgeable of the sacred text of Islam, the Qur’an. This all truthful text as Muslims believe, contains “knowledge in areas of action, contemplation, and intellectual concerns” (“Overview of Islam”). It is essentially a guidebook for living a life on the Straight Path. The Islam tradition is rooted in the fulfillment of the Five Pillars of Islam. The proclamation of faith, daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, giving of wealth to community, and the pilgrimage to Mecca provide a guide

According to the Collins dictionary peace is “If countries or groups involved in a war or violent conflict are discussing peace, they are talking to each other in order to try to end

Islam, meaning peace in Arabic, is one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. Many people view it as a religion of hatred and crime, while others view it as peace. Islam is the world’s second largest religion and the youngest. There are approximately 1.57 billion Muslims in the world today. The origin of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, and beliefs of Islam affect how Islam is being taught and viewed today.

of most Muslims. “Muslim scholars who study the Quran explain Islam as a religion of peace. “

In class, we discussed values and what we value most. Everyone had different values that they valued most, and a big part of that was because we interpret values differently. Peace is a worldwide concept and value that may be interpreted differently depending on the person. My interpretation of peace is forming an acceptance of something and understanding the different perspectives and opinions other people may have from you. The three books we read throughout this semester have each depicted what I believe peace is, but in different ways.

According to Smith, the world Islam is “derived from the root s-l-m, which means primarily “peace” but in a secondary sense “surrender,” its full connotation is “the peace that comes when one’s life is surrendered to God” (Smith 222). Therefore, Islam is a religion, like Buddhism, is attributed to seeking cultivation, and its followers, also known as Muslims, lives being totally surrendered to God.

What is peace? To me peace is non violence, The act of not killing and solving issues formally in person or on paper. Peace cannot be implemented if we are killing other people and countries and letting our neighbors and love ones die. If we can prevent people dying then what is stopping us? Negative peace is when violence ends. While positive peace is where it ends but brings either a change for the better or is positively impacted.

Nowadays, citizens often hear about the troubles Islamist radicals bring to countries, especially in the U.S. and Europe. It is known that people have several opinions on this particular religion, but the real question to be asked is whether Islam is really a religion of violence or peace. There are many Islamist groups- Isis and al-Quaida for example- that are responsible for acts of terrorism. For instance, the bombing of the twin towers in 2001 in New York, the London terrorist bombings that killed 52 innocent lives, the many bombings and attacks in Paris, etc. Personally, I think Islam is neither a religion of peace nor violence. Islam is not revolving around the idea of violence, but they don’t necessarily act in a tranquil manner. Moreover, Islam is not just a religion to its followers, it is more an ideology whereas its followers live for their religion; I think this is why some go to such extreme measures.

Islam is a religion of peace, their leaders are the Caliph, or successor to the Prophet Mohammed; Imam, leader of prayers; and the Muezzin, or one who issues a call to prayer, causing the faithful to gather at the local Mosque. Currently the Islam religion has been getting a lot of critics, many people are objecting to the fact that “Islam is a religion of peace”. Due horrendous current events. ISIS, Boko Haram, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, Haqqani Network, and Kataib Hezbollah are the currently 5 deadliest terrorist groups that proclaim themselves to be “Muslims”. Some people say that Islam is not a peaceful religion, others say that people should not overgeneralize 1.6 Billion individuals based on the actions of 100

Such will be their degradation in the world, and in the Hereafter theirs will be an awful doom’ in other words this verse calls for the mass extermination or genocide of non-Muslims and non-believers, how can you then call Islam a religion of peace? There are hundreds of other verses and extracts of which I could highlight however I think it will be more beneficial to point out the major misconceptions of Islam and also the best way of going about a reformation.

Peace is like the truce between two people arguing. It's a promise to one another that all the fighting and arguing stops, allowing one another to get along. If you abide by your side then they will live by theirs, so no one will ever be mad. Your enemy will be your friend after peace. It makes two people become closer. It's almost like making a promise to each other that you won't kill one another. Although when you hear the word peace you think of no fighting sometimes you need peace to win a fight.

Through examining the beliefs derived from the sacred texts of Christianity and Islam, it has become evident that there is a significant relationship between beliefs and the notions of inner and world peace within a religious tradition. Inner peace refers to the ways in which the sacred texts and principal teachings structure an individual’s quest to achieve personal peace and satisfaction. World peace is also achieved through the sacred texts and teachings however, it is the ways in which these teachings contribute to peace on both national and international scales (King, 2009). Through these sacred texts, principal beliefs and organisations within Christianity and Islam, a greater understanding of the notions of peace within a religious

In order for something to be strong and successful it must have a solid foundation, otherwise, it will crumble and fall. For example, a tall building cannot withstand the brutal force of nature if it does not have a strong foundation. A person cannot remain physically healthy if they don’t have the foundation or habits of eating right and exercising every single day. This idea also applies to religion, specifically the Islamic religion. Like all religions, Islam is built up of various beliefs, practices, and principles that vary from different branches. However, all branches of Islam are based off five simple beliefs or pillars that serve as the solid foundation for this religion.

Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there is no fighting or war, everything coexisting in perfect harmony and freedom. Moreover, Islamic perspective defined peace from the root of the word Islam, silm, which refers to “making peace, being in mutually peaceful environment and keeping away from troubles and disasters”. Islam also emphasizes about making peace among people regardless of their positions. Everybody has their own perspective related to peace. As for me, peace is where we can enjoy tranquillity within ourselves. We can enjoy and live our lives without any disturbance. For example, we live in a country where there is no war and women are given their right and were