Islam is PEACE

Peace

"Peace" is the most common word on a Muslim's tongue. Whenever two people meet, they exchange greetings, wishing each other peace: "Peace be upon you." But peace cannot prevail except through justice. Since the concept of justice may differ from one man to another, or from one society to another, Muslims believe that real justice is that which is specified by Allah (God).

Islam permits fighting in self-defense, in defense of the religion, or by those who have been expelled forcibly from their homes. At the same time, Islam requires one to treat one's enemy mercifully. It lays down strict rules of combat which include prohibitions against harming civilians and against destroying crops, trees, and livestock. Islam also requires that if an enemy declares his desire to end hostilities and seek peace, the Muslims must do the same.

The concept of Jihad (struggling in the cause of Allah) is stated in the Qur'an. Allah said: "Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits. God does not love transgressors." [2:19] Jihad is never to be waged to force anybody to choose a particular religion. On the contrary, it is to waged to protect his right to choose freely. Therefore, if there is a force in the world that tries to prevent a person from practicing this right, Jihad may lead to fighting the force that is trying to prevent him from exercising free will.

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Tolerance

Freedom of belief is guaranteed in Islam. It should be very clear that Islam tolerates not only other faiths but even its enemies. This is stated clearly in the Qur'an:

"God forbids you not with regard to those who fight you not for (your) faith, nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them, for God loves those who are just." [60:8]
It is one function of Islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. Islamic law also permits non-Muslim minorities to set up their own courts to implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves and to govern their own affairs.
History provides many examples of Muslim tolerance towards other faiths. When the great leader and second Caliph, Umar, entered Jerusalem in the year 634, Islam guaranteed freedom of worship to all religious communities in the city. In fact, so careful was Umar in setting an example for his people that he not only went to a church to pray, he prayed outside in the courtyard, lest his followers after his death be tempted to convert the church into a mosque.

Islam teaches that the closest to Allah and the most beloved of Allah are those who are the best in piety. Thus all people, male and female, and regardless of race, color, nationality or ethnicity, are considered and treated as equal before Allah and before the law. This concept of tolerance did not reach the West even in theory until the 18th century, and in practice not until the 20th century.

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Nice sharing.. Smile

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I think in pakistan many people see colore of persons... if you are white then you are very beautiful but if you are not, then they will just say.. She/he is not so special..
and I totallly disagree with that.. all of us have feelings a heart..

May Allah show us the right path of life..
AMIN..

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I WANT TO DIE WITH MY FORHEAD ON THE GROUND
THE SUNNAH IN MY HEART
ALLAH ON MY MIND,
QURAN ON MY TOUNGE,
AND TEARS IN MY EYES..

Thank you very much.

no doubt..islam is peace

Thanks Alot Muhammad Saleem & adeelalam084.

Aqsa did u hear that two lines...

Husn to faani he phir iski parastish kesi
tum pe laazim he meri rooh k andar dhaiko.

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	iqbal wrote:
	Thanks Alot Muhammad Saleem & adeelalam084. Aqsa did u hear that two lines... Husn to faani he phir iski parastish kesi tum pe laazim he meri rooh k andar dhaiko.

Abhi suna hai na. apse Embarassed

... bohat achey.. Smile

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I WANT TO DIE WITH MY FORHEAD ON THE GROUND
THE SUNNAH IN MY HEART
ALLAH ON MY MIND,
QURAN ON MY TOUNGE,
AND TEARS IN MY EYES..

AqsaAfridi wrote:

	iqbal wrote:
	Thanks Alot Muhammad Saleem & adeelalam084. Aqsa did u hear that two lines... Husn to faani he phir iski parastish kesi tum pe laazim he meri rooh k andar dhaiko.

Abhi suna hai na. apse Embarassed

... bohat achey.. Smile

sun liye na.... ab bhool na jana yaad rakhna.... Embarassed

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iqbal wrote:

AqsaAfridi wrote:

	iqbal wrote:
	Thanks Alot Muhammad Saleem & adeelalam084. Aqsa did u hear that two lines... Husn to faani he phir iski parastish kesi tum pe laazim he meri rooh k andar dhaiko.

Abhi suna hai na. apse Embarassed

... bohat achey.. Smile

sun liye na.... ab bhool na jana yaad rakhna.... Embarassed

Inshallah yaad rahey ghi.. ..

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I WANT TO DIE WITH MY FORHEAD ON THE GROUND
THE SUNNAH IN MY HEART
ALLAH ON MY MIND,
QURAN ON MY TOUNGE,
AND TEARS IN MY EYES..

	AqsaAfridi wrote:
	Inshallah yaad rahey ghi.. ..

thats like a good girl (*_*)

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islam is the best religion

iqbal wrote:

	AqsaAfridi wrote:
	Inshallah yaad rahey ghi.. ..

thats like a good girl (*_*)

I'am

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I WANT TO DIE WITH MY FORHEAD ON THE GROUND
THE SUNNAH IN MY HEART
ALLAH ON MY MIND,
QURAN ON MY TOUNGE,
AND TEARS IN MY EYES..

agree

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agree

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Take care of each others.

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I Must try to rectify myself and the people of the whole world.

nice post..we should all look into our deeds and actions and try our best to follow Islam.

Islam is a religion that stands for peace. It is a religion in which Muslims are encouraged to bring out the best in their themselves, as well as others.

Islam is a peace religion and everyone know that. But because of soo many firqas the concept of islam is hidden and many of them who is outsider just think that its not a peaceful religion just because of concept :S

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