Introduction

A number of misunderstandings prevail by connecting violence with Islam. Ugly form of violence, even terrorism, has been connected with a peaceful and value-based religion like Islam, due to misunderstandings spread in the name of Kurbani and Jihad. In this book, the basic principles and the relation between Non-Violence and Islam have been clarified through the life stories of Prophet Hazerat Muhammad Paigamber, Islamic Caliphs, and Saints.

Part One: Principles of Islam

This part discusses how Islamic principles have been drawn in which there is no directive for practicing violence.

Part Two: The Life of the Four Caliphs

The rule and life of four caliphs of Islamic administration have been described in brief. In them, too, Islam has been described as a religion of mankind. In the view of Gandhiji, Hazerat Imama Hussein was the First Satyagrahi of the world. One of the chapters discusses Hazerat Imama Hussein and the Battle of Badr.

Part Three: Prophets and Saints

In this part, the incidents of the life of Prophet Hazerat Mohammad and Muslim Saints have been described. In them, too, Non-Violence is often expressed.

Conclusion

Today, when Islam is being defamed in the world by associating it with terrorism, qualities of Islam like Non-Violence, Humanity, Tolerance, and Gentleness have been highlighted in this book.