Non-Violence is a concept of peace. But what we see today completely shakes your conscience. We live society where we are judged by the colour of our skin not by the content of our character: One is skinned and another is dark skinned and this is the basis of our classification.
All people whether sisters/brothers got to be governed with equality, justice and peace. A struggle can be waged without violence but again the ground reality is totally different. Today, if anyone wages struggle, he is imprisoned, his home is subjected to bomb attacks his life and the lives of his families is threatened Is it not violence?
Iqbal's Concept of Non Violence
He talks about Khudi's ays khudi is a spiritual non-violent state of self actualization. Peace, Progress and Prosperity don't hold water in the modern world. They have long been replaced by pluralism and diversity.Iqbal has stood the test of time We need to learn not only tolerance but to respect others as well. The idea of universal brotherhood has failed in practice. The idea has ceased to be operative
Prophet's(SAW) Concept Of Non-Violence:
Get the feel of what the prophet says. He says, "forgive him who wrongs you".
Join him who castigates you.
Do good to him who does evil to you.
And speak the truth, although it is against yourself
Prophet said to Anas (RA) if you are able, keep your heart from morning till night and fram night till morning free from malice towards anyone".
Treat everyone equal:
One complains pain in the head, the whole body complains. All Muslims are like one foundation
I pray to God Almighty for the sake of His beloved the Prophet (PBUH). produce such an interpreter among Muslims who can bring Ummah together
Prophet's Advice:
If a man abuses you don't disclose the vice which you know in him to others. Believe it that your good work will give you pleasure and your evil work will grieve you. Faith is a Restraint against all violence,
Malala Yousufzai & Kailash Satyarthi - Nobel Laureates struggle against the suppression of girls in their right to education. Both are maintaining Gandhi's tradition. She says that it is a pre-requisite to adopt Gandhian Philosophy for the global development.
For maintaining Gandhism, she was given Noble Prize. But if someone tries to adopt Prophet's way, he is rebuked everywhere. It is high time to ponder over it.
