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The Word "Islam"
The root of the word "Islam" in Arabic is 'salama' which is the
origin of the words Peace & / or Submission, a submission to God and
peace to all humanity. The salutation in Islam is: "Al-Salamu Aleikum
or Peace on You."
In this regard, Prophet Mohammad (saw)
ordered his fellow Muslims to salute others Muslims or non-Muslims with
peace when he said: "Peace Before Speech"
It is a rule in Islam that during wartime,
an enemy warrior who pronounces the word peace is totally immune.
Quran
Sūrah 37.09 "Peace &
salutations to Noah..."
Sūrah 37.109 "Peace & salutations to Abraham...."
Sūrah 37.120 "Peace & salutations to Moses &
Aaron..."
Sūrah 37.130 "Peace & salutations to Elias...."
Sūrah 37.181 "And Peace on the messengers.."
Sūrah 49.9
"If two groups of believers fall to fighting then make peace between
them, but if one goes on acting wrongfully toward the other, fight against
the one that acts wrongfully until he reverts to Gods' commandment; and if
they revert make peace between them with justice and deal equitably, for
God love those who act equitably."
Sūrah 49.10 "peace and
reconciliation between your two..."
Sūrah 8:61
"But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline
towards peace & place your trust in God."
Sūrah 60:08
"Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for
(your) faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and
justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just."
Sūrah 13.24
"Peace be upon you, because you have persevered!"
Sūrah 20.47
"... His peace to all who follow His guidance."
Sūrah 56:25-26
"They hear therein (i.e. Paradise) no vain or sinful talk but only
the saying, Peace! Peace."
Sūrah 15:46
"Enter it (i.e. paradise) in peace and security."
Sūrah 4:128
"Reconciliation is the best."
Ahadith
Keep in mind that Medina was a city in which neighbors were non-Muslim
also.
A believer is one from whom people feel
secure as regards their lives and property. (At-Tirmizi).
By God, he is not a believer from whose nuisance his
neighbor is not safe. (Al-Bukhari)
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