Peace is integral to the meaning of the very word ‘Islam’ itself. The root of the word ‘Islam’ is s-l-m, which is related to the Arabic word for ‘peace’. And so, Islam means a religion of peace.

In Islam, peace is the rule while war is the exception. The entire range of Islamic teachings and the practical life of the Prophet testify to this. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Peace is integral to the ...