In this world, for one reason or the other, peace remains elusive. Differences, may they be political or apolitical, keep on arising between individuals and groups due to which peace can never prevail. In the book entitled Islam and Peace, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan highlights the role that Islam can play in maintaining peace. The book explains that whenever individuals, groups or communities are faced with a problem, one way to solve it is by resorting to violence. The better way is to attempt to solve the problem by peaceful means, avoiding violence and confrontation. Explaining that peaceful means may take various forms, the book elucidates the peaceful methods that are applicable to given situations.