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Islam: Peace and Conflict

Muslim attitudes to peace

  • 3 things to know
  • Paper 2

Overview

The link between Islam and peace, the greeting, Surah 25:63, As-Salam, inner peace, the claim of a religion of peace and its critics, peace in the ummah, and Sufi emphasis.

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Key term

How are the word Islam and the Muslim greeting connected with peace?

Key term

What do Muslims mean by inner peace, and why is peace important to them?

Key term

How is the word Islam connected with peace?

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  1. 1

    How is the word Islam connected with peace?

    Model answer

    Islam comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, shared with salam, meaning peace. Muslims find true peace through submission to Allah.

  2. 2

    How does the Muslim greeting express peace?

    Model answer

    Muslims greet each other with 'as-salamu alaykum', meaning 'peace be upon you'. Every meeting between Muslims begins with a wish for peace.

  3. 3

    What does Surah 25:63 teach about peace?

    Model answer

    Surah 25:63 describes Allah's true servants walking humbly on the earth. Allah's servants answer insults from the ignorant with words of peace.

  4. 4

    What is As-Salam?

    Model answer

    As-Salam, meaning 'the Source of Peace', is one of the names of Allah (Surah 59:23). Paradise is called the Home of Peace, Dar as-Salam (Surah 10:25).

  5. 5

    What do Muslims mean by inner peace?

    Model answer

    Inner peace is the calm that comes from obeying and remembering Allah. Surah 13:28 says hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah.

  6. 6

    Why is peace important for Muslims?

    Model answer

    Peace allows people to worship Allah freely and live in safety. Muslims believe Allah wants harmony between people and nations.

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