peace and conflict Flashcards
(15 cards)
why is peace important in islam
its the most important goal to ensure that the world is as peaceful as possible
- its teh very reason why allah revealed the relgion of isalm
swa for peace
al-salamu alaykum
what are teachings about peace
quarn discorages muslims do anything that goes against peace
muslims believe that islam aims to provide peace atboth indivdual and global levels in every sphere of life
another swa for peace
god invites to the home of peace
what is peace making and why do muslims believe in it
its the process of making peace by preventing or setting disputes
and muslims believe all human should be treated with respect so teh world is a harmonious place
how are muslims working for peace today
- working against injustice
- showing a commitment to peace on behalf of islam
what is conflict caused by
- politics or ideology
- nationalism and ethinicty - believeing more group is surpierir to another
- relgion - defending faith from attack
what are muslim repsosnes to the problems conflict cause
- ## tehy can caust a lakc of trust, death and destruction and many wars cause irreparable damage
what are muslim beliefs on war
if all efforts for epace have failed then war is acceptable under certain conditions
- but they must not go beyond the action needed to resolve a conflict
’ fight gods cause against those who fight you’
what do non relgious people say about relgion as a cause of conflict
politicla wars can soemtimes be justified but relgious ones cannot. this is becuase no war can ever been holy or be fought on the belief of a supernatural being
what are muslim repsonses to non relgious beliefs about relgion as a cuase of conflict
they believe wars fought by muhammed were in self defence to achieve peace and think its unfair to blame genocides on god and it is a result of misusuing free will
what is pacifism
the belief that all instances of violence and war are wrong and should be avioded
a person who believes in pacifism is a pacifist
what are teh different types of pacifits
absolute - never right to partake in war
conditional -war is wrong but fighting is soemtimes necessary
selective - oopose wars that are nuclear,chemical
active - non -violent politcal action
what is passive resistance
non violent opposition to authority
what is an example of passive resistance
