Why is reconciliation important to Muslims?

Islam teaches that forgiveness and reconciliation are important after conflict, including in situations where crimes have been committed. Muslims believe that Allah is forgiving merciful and compassionate and that they should try to be too. Restorative justice is compatible with ideas within Islam.

What do Muslims think about the West?

Many in the West see Muslims as fanatical, violent, and as lacking tolerance. Meanwhile, Muslims in the Middle East and Asia generally see Westerners as selfish, immoral and greedy – as well as violent and fanatical.

How did Islam affect West?

Islam promoted trade between West Africa and the Mediterranean. The religion developed and widened the trans-Saharan Caravan trade. The trade enriched the West African and the Muslim traders.

Why do Muslims believe restorative justice is important for criminals?

Restorative justice is used with offenders to help them understand the impact their actions have on victims, their families and the wider community. The offender and victim can speak and share their thoughts hopefully leading to reconciliation, where relationships can be restored.

What is the main teaching of Islam?

Monotheism (Tawhid ): The main message of Islam is monotheism. Belief in monotheism is the cornerstone of the Islamic faith. Muslims believe that all the Prophets sent by God to humanity shared the same central message, and that was the message of monotheism.

What are three ways that Islam had an impact on West Africa?

As Islam spread in West Africa, people adopted new religious practices and ethical values. African Muslims learned Islam’s Five Pillars of Faith. They prayed in Arabic, fasted, worshiped in mosques, went on pilgrimages, and gave alms. They were taught to regard all Muslims as part of a single community.

How did Islam influence the different societies of West and East Africa?

Following the conquest of North Africa by Muslim Arabs in the 7th century CE, Islam spread throughout West Africa via merchants, traders, scholars, and missionaries, that is largely through peaceful means whereby African rulers either tolerated the religion or converted to it themselves.

Why is peace important in Islam?

Peace and equality Islam seeks peace and harmony within a community, the ummah and also between countries. Islam teaches that reconciliation is of great importance. Islam teaches that prejudice and discrimination of any kind are wrong, because we are all creations of Allah and are therefore equal.

What did Muhammad say about peace?

Qur’an 56:25-26 assures the believers, “Therein they will hear no abusive speech, nor any talk of sin, only the saying, “Peace, peace.”

Why do Muslims believe that punishment is needed in society?

Repentance- When a person faces the death penalty it means that their life will be taken but it is hoped that they will face up to what they have done and take time to repent before they are killed. Closure for the victim’s family- The use of capital punishment may bring some closure to the victim’s family.

What does it mean to be at peace in Islam?

So that the aggrieved party is satisfied with the result and being at peace works for peace with all concerned. Islam literally means two basic concepts: First, Islam from the Arabic verb salima/yaslemu means to surrender or submit to God.

What are the Islamic principles of peace-building?

The Islamic principles of peace-building enunciated in the Qur’an also affirm that all of human beings have a common origin (“nafsin wahidatin”). In fact, this basic concept is enshrined in the very first words that a Muslim says when he/she is born or on accepting Islam, commonly known as Shahada.

What is the west’s objective in pursuing peace?

However, the West in pursuing the peace objective often ignores the contributions of Muslim scholars and practitioners in addressing various international issues. Instead, efforts are directed at altering, modifying, and/or reforming the Islamic societies towards its specific hegemonic agenda.

What can we do to achieve peace in the world?

Such as communicating with each other and engaging in dialogue – negotiating, compromising and resolving our differences peacefully, nationally and internationally. However, the West in pursuing the peace objective often ignores the contributions of Muslim scholars and practitioners in addressing various international issues.