RT Article
T1 Peace and Islam: in theory and practice
JF Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
VO 1
IS 1
SP 12
OP 24
A1 Tröger, Karl-Wolfgang 1932-
LA English
YR 1990
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/596649711
AB The article centres on the humanistic and peace‐oriented elements in the foundational sources of Islam, the Qur'an and the Prophet's life, especially on Muhammad's attitude towards war and peace. As the Qur'an clearly attests, Muhammad continued to search for reconciliation and mutual understanding,. with Jews and Christians as well as with opponents and enemies. As to jihad, Q. 2:90 and Q. 22:39 unambiguously prohibit offensive war, in fact, any kind of aggression, cruelty and wanton destruction. The Qur'an prescribes a humane conduct of war. Wherever politically possible, peace has the priority. Finally, the author exemplifies contemporary Muslim attitudes towards war and peace and describes Muslim peace initiatives.
K1 Friedensvorstellung
K1 Heiliger Krieg
K1 Islam
K1 concept of peace/peace idea
K1 Holy War