Role of Islam in Global Peace-Building and Harmony:

An Analysis of Pacts of Madina and Hudaibiya

Abstract

Islam means peace not only for the followers of Islam, but for all mankind. Peace is closer to human nature than violence. Peace is the backbone and an essential element for establishing a prosperous, vibrant and stable global society. Every Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) prayed to Allah for maintenance of peace in their respective lands and nations. The golden principles and imitable Sunnah of the Prophet Abraham and Muhammad (peace be upon them) show that unnecessary confrontation with enemy must not be wished, because it hampers the way of intellectual growth, creativity, socio-cultural development, economic prosperity, and political stability. Islam does not encourage war and violence instead it always stresses on peaceful coexistence and cooperation among the diverse communities. This paper is an attempt to study the fundamental principles of Islam and explore the golden precedents of peace and harmony that were practiced in shape of Pact of Madina and Hudaibiya and its application in contemporary perspective.