The Quranic Teachings

There is no dearth of events in history when two or more groups of Muslims have been fighting among one another. It is natural to have differences. However, in some cases, differences have led to fighting among different groups of Muslims. Allah guides us in the Quran that Whenever (unfortunately) two groups of Momineen fight each other, a neutral body / central authority should make peace and reconciliation between them.  وَإِنْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا فَإِنْ بَغَتْ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الْأُخْرَىٰ فَقَاتِلُوا الَّتِي تَبْغِي حَتَّىٰ تَفِيءَ إِلَىٰ أَمْرِ اللَّهِ فَإِنْ…

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All human beings seek tranquility and peace of mind, searching for ways and means for attaining real mental satisfaction. But the question is how is it obtained really? The Quran has associated tranquility and peace of mind with the fulfillment of physical needs[1]. One cannot have mental satisfaction unless one’s basic physical needs are fully met. Allah sets forth, in the Quran, the example of a city which enjoyed perfect peace and tranquility and means of sustenance were coming to…

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