A peaceful person is one whose inner self is so deeply immersed in peace that no outward event can disturb his emotional balance. He takes pity on those who are easily angered. Where ordinary people become provoked, he remains blissfully serene.
Unrealistic thinking is that which does not take the actual state of affairs into account, which is based on suppositions and conjecture, on mere opinion, rather than on fact.
The Quran makes it clear that a strong, adverse, emotional reaction such as anger does not befit the true believer, and instead cites the quality of forgiveness as a mark of excellence: “When they become angry, they are forgiving.” (42:37 The Quran)
It is only when the individual is willing to step down in favour of higher principles that society as a whole can benefit. The sacrifice of the individual is the price to be paid for the glory of the nation.
