Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Peace in Islam
Non-violence should never be confused with inaction or passivity. Non-violence is action in the full sense of the word. Rather it is more forceful an action than that of violence. It is a fact that non-violent activism is more powerful and effective than violent activism.
Non-violent activism is not limited in its sphere. It is a course of action which may be followed in all matters.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Peace in Islam
Though the history of the non-violent movement is a very long one, historians concede that "the most massive and historically effective example of non-violent activism was that of the movement organized by Mahatma Gandhi" (Encyclopaedia Britannica, Vol. 13, p. 850).
India can be justly proud that it was in this country, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, where for the first time in human history a non-violent movement culminated in such resounding success.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Peace in Islam
According to Voltaire, "Tolerance is a law of nature stamped on the heart of all men."
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Peace in Islam
