Ethics

The third category of non-violence is that of the heart, which is the hardest of the three, (non-violence of the hand, tongue and heart). Imam Saadiq (A) said: 'Removing and elimination of a mountain is easier than that of a heart from its position.'...

The third category of non-violence is that of the ...

In order to recognise the importance of the non-violence of the heart, it is important to appreciate the significance of the heart and its role in shaping the character of the individual and his daily behaviour and conduct. In this respect many tradi...

In order to recognise the importance of the non-vi...

As for verbal non-violence, it is far more difficult to manage than the physical non-violence. Therefore it can b e seen in many cases that someone is not prepared to hit anyone or to assault him physically but he is prepared to assault him verb ally...

As for verbal non-violence, it is far more difficu...

As for physical non-violence, it is that an ind ividual would not attempt to hurt another individual even with respect to the strongest of his adversaries and even if had the right to do so. Allah the Almighty states: "and if you forgive, it is close...

As for physical non-violence, it is that an ind iv...

Just as violence is a weapon, non-violence is a weapon too. However, the weapon of non-violence is more effective than the weapon of violence. Just as the soul is stronger than the body, so too is non- violence, since it is the weapon of the soul, an...

Just as violence is a weapon, non-violence is a we...

I would add: It is evident from the above quote that the Muslims did not have a sense of vengeance against their oppressors, as taught by the Messenger of Allah (S). This was the kind of behaviour and attitude the Messenger of Allah (S) had sho wn to...

I would add: It is evident from the above quote th...

The virtue of non-violence requires a substantial and, very often, a strenuous psychological and character forming education and training. "None shall be accorded this rank except one blessed with great good fo rtune." 65 Non-violence has many manife...

The virtue of non-violence requires a substantial ...

As an insight into the "Islamic wars", with a view to study the violence or the non-violence of them, a quote is made from the book "The Phenomenon of the Spread of Islam". The author of this book states: "History books which study the battles and wa...

As an insight into the "Islamic wars", with a view...

In this paper the author addresses the issue of non-violence as prescribed in the teachings of Islam; that violence is severely condemned and non-violence is encouraged. The author then goes on to c lassify violence, and non-violence, into three cate...

In this paper the author addresses the issue of no...

The process of instilling and instructing the self has a great effect on the human psyche. Humans are by nature prone to anger and revolt, to seeing the faults o f others, to entering into wrangles and fights with others, and to hatred, disdain, enmi...

The process of instilling and instructing the self...

To have peace within the Islamic movement requires the presence of two things without which the movement will not end with a good result but will remain weak and ineffective as have many movements in the past who have come to the fore then disappeare...

To have peace within the Islamic movement requires...

Peace results in the best outcome. Those who make peace remain, however many enemies they have. Even if they stumble and fall it will only be temporary. Those involved in the Islamic movement if th ey surround themselves with an air of peace they wil...

Peace results in the best outcome. Those who make ...

We have discussed the principle of peace from a number of viewpoints including peaceful social interaction and peaceful interaction with the enemy. Now we will discuss the same principle but from another angle namely the peaceful interaction amongst ...

We have discussed the principle of peace from a nu...

Peace cannot happen, nor can it be realised in the external reality unless the thought-processes and actions of the human being are in eq uilibrium and far from guesses and arbitrariness, exaggerations and negligence. If a person sees in himself and ...

Peace cannot happen, nor can it be realised in the...

Allah Almighty is He says in the Qur'an: {O you who have faith, enter into a state of peace one and all.} (2:208) Peace then is the general principle whereas violence is the exception, and exceptions are taken at face value. In the previous chapters ...

Allah Almighty is He says in the Qur'an: {O you wh...

Since the principle of peace is such a strategic and important one, we should discuss it in more detail, it being the basis of the struggle to establish a government for the millions of Muslims on the earth. It is essential that those involved in the...

Since the principle of peace is such a strategic a...

To continue the discussion about the peaceful treatment of the friend and the foe, which is one of the vital fundamentals upon which the struggles of the international Islamic movement should be based, peace initially is bitter and difficult. It requ...

To continue the discussion about the peaceful trea...

In this paper the author addresses the Islamic movement in particular because of the difference of opinions there is amongst the various groups and sects of the movement. Otherwise he calls upon all Muslims, and upon all mankind for that matter, to a...

In this paper the author addresses the Islamic mov...

Those involved in the Islamic movement must be characterised by peace in their thought processes, in their speech, and in their actions in dealing with both the enemy and the friend. For the consequences of peace are noblest and it is fastest in reac...

Those involved in the Islamic movement must be cha...

Related from 'Isa al-Darir, who said: 'I said to Imam Saadiq (A): 'How can the man who has killed another on purpose repent?' He said: 'He should give himself up (to the blood relatives).' I said: 'He fears that they will kill him.' He said: 'Then le...

Related from 'Isa al-Darir, who said: 'I said to I...

Related from Ja'far ibn Muhammad (A), from his father, from Imam 'Ali (A) who said: 'The Messenger of Allah (S) said: 'There is a valley in Hell n amed Sa'ir which if opened the fires will ro ar from it. Alla h has prepared it for the murderers.' Rel...

Related from Ja'far ibn Muhammad (A), from his fat...