Islam Chapter 4: Peace and Conflict - 4.1 Peace Flashcards
What does the Qur’an teach is the best way to attain peace?
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Remembrance of God is the best way to attain peace
‘those who have faith and whose hearts find peace in the remembrace of God - truly it is in the remembrance of God that hearts find peace’ (Qur’an, Surah 13:28)
Define Peace
Peace means being in harmony with oneself and others; the opposite of war
Who does the Qur’an say are the best believers?
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The Qur’an says the best believers are those who speak to and treat others in ways that promote peace
‘The servants of The Lord of Mercy are the ones who walk humbly on the Earth, and who, when aggressive people address them, reply with words of peace’ (Surah 25:63)
- We learn Allah is All-merciful
- His servants should be humble and respond to being provoked in a peaceful way
Islamic greeting and meaning
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Asalamu-alaikum means may peace be upon you
It is also recited at the end of each prayer
‘when you [believers] are offered a greeting, respond with a better one or at least return it’
Surah 4:86
The Qur’an discourages muslims from doing anything that threatens peace, give 3 examples including supporting quotes
- Acting in a superior manner
‘Do not … walk about the place arrogantly for God does not love arrogant or boastful people’
Surah 31: 18-19
- Malicious talk
‘Do not … speak ill of people behind their backs: would any of you like to eat the flesh of your dead brother?’
Surah 49:12
- Associating with people who mock beliefs
‘When you come across people who speak with scorn about our revelations, turn away from them until they move onto another topic’
Surah 6:68
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What do Muslims believe Islam aims to provide?
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Muslim believes Islam aims to provide peace at both individual and global levels in all spheres of life: social, political, religious, economic
‘God invites [everyone] to the Home of peace’
(Islam)
Surah 10:25
Who do Muslims look up to on how to live a peaceful life
Include 3 relevant quotes
Muslims look up to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
He is described as
‘a mercy … to all people’ Surah 21:107
‘an excellent model’ Surah 33:21
In Sahih Bukhari it has been narrated that he has said one of the best actions is to ‘greet everyone [with peace] whether you know [them] or you do not.
