The peaceful face of Islam has been tarnished by the rise of extremist acts perpetrated by terrorist or extremist groups. Just about the ISIS phenomenon and the current Charlie Hebdo events are sticking out. Why smear, because they have nothing to do with the teachings of Islam and the example of the Prophet Muhammad. How do we say that terrorists have nothing to do with Islamic teachings? To answer that is to compare their actions with how Islam actually teaches them.
The text below will open up our insights and answer the above questions. This paper is quoted from the speech of Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, during a peace seminar held in London.
The fact that all these actions are done in the name of Islam is truly sad and painful for all peace-loving Muslims because such barbaric and inhuman ideologies have absolutely nothing to do with any religion. Instead the true teachings of Islam are peace and security for all people. If we look in the Qur'an and also the example of the morality of the Prophet, it is clear that the early Muslims did not start any war or violence. If Muslims engage in warfare then it is purely defensive and their goal is simply to stop the oppressors from cruelty. They never impose their superiority or act unfairly. They never attempted to dominate the colony or the state and subdue its inhabitants.
The life of the Holy Prophet became a witness that during the early years of his prophethood, at his birthplace in Mecca, he spread the teachings of Islam only by way of love and compassion. Yet the Meccans rejected him and even treated him in a very cruel and merciless way. He and his followers were brutally persecuted until finally by divine command, the Prophet had to emigrate from Mecca to Medina. However, after the Hijra, the Meccans did not let the Muslims go, but they set out with full armament and waged war against Islam. It was then that for the first time, on the basis of God's command, Muslims were given permission to fight for self-defense.
In this explanation, You will be able to understand for yourself how wrong Muslims are now claiming that they are permitted to kill non-Muslims; seize the territory and enslave them. Instead Islam is a religion that guarantees the rights of every individual to live with freedom and freedom. And Islam is a religion that guarantees the right of every individual to live in peace and harmony, regardless of their faith and background.
Messenger of Allah, Example in Building a Unified and Peaceful Community
I have mentioned before, how the Prophet emigrated to Medina with his followers and the way in which Muslims merge with local people is a perfect example of how to emigrate and integrate into a new society.
Before the Muslims arrived there were two main groups living in the city of Medina - the Jews and the Arabs. After the arrival of Islam the group became three ie Muslims, Jews and non-Muslim Arabs. The Prophet immediately stated that it was important for them to live in peace and harmony so that he proposed a peace treaty between them. Under the terms of this agreement each group and each tribe are granted their rights. The life and wealth of all parties is guaranteed and every custom that already exists among the tribes must also be respected. It is also agreed that if anyone came from Mecca in order to cause harm or damage he would not be given any protection by anyone in Medina nor would he be involved in any treaty pact with them. Furthermore, if the common enemy attacks Medina then the three groups will join together and defend the city as unity, although it is also stipulated that non-Muslims will not be forced to fight with Muslims if it has ever been attacked or fought outside the Medina.
