Open AccessPeace and Security: The Islamic Understanding
Author(s) -
Karim Douglas Crow
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
islam and civilisational renewal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2041-8728
pISSN - 2041-871X
DOI - 10.52282/icr.v2i4.607
Subject(s) - surrender , islam , militant , doctrine , faith , dominion , political science , terrorism , law , conquest , assertion , religious studies , environmental ethics , history , theology , philosophy , ancient history , politics , computer science , programming language
It is frequently said that the religion of Islam was first presented and understood as a salvational doctrine of peace through outward submission and inner surrender. The most essential value at the heart of Islam may be characterised as ‘security/peace’ (see the quranic terms silm and salm). Today this assertion is radically questioned by many non-Muslims, who emphasise the combative role of a militant faith intent on conquest and dominion - a medieval European perception now cultivated among intelligence and security establishments countering terrorism.