A Piece of the PEACE

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[59:23] He is the One GOD; there is no other god besides Him. The King, the Most Sacred, the Peace, the Most Faithful, the Supreme, the Almighty, the Most Powerful, the Most Dignified. GOD be glorified; far above having partners.

This is why we crave peace so much, because our souls yearn to be with God, they want a piece of the Peace.

[38:72] “Once I design him, and blow into him from My spirit, you shall fall prostrate before him.”

So, when we examine ourselves deeply, we see that any absence of peace in our lives is really the absence of GOD in our lives, and thus the occurrence of chaos.

So, we must ask ourselves, how do we incorporate peace into our lives?

Well, GOD in His infinite Grace and Mercy, has given us the proper instruction in the Quran, starting with our greetings,

[6:54] When those who believe in our revelations come to you, you shall say, “Salãmun ‘Alaykum (Peace be upon you). Your Lord has decreed that mercy is His attribute. Thus, anyone among you who commits a transgression out of ignorance, and repents thereafter and reforms, then He is Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

 

 

There’s nothing kinder than wishing someone a calm and anxiety-free mind, it’s like we are wishing them a piece of heaven!

Just like we give believers peace, GOD instructs us to give disbelievers peace as well; this is how generous GOD is!

[28:55] When they come across vain talk, they disregard it and say, “We are responsible for our deeds, and you are responsible for your deeds. Peace be upon you. We do not wish to behave like the ignorant ones.”

Here, we are given a revolutionary and diplomatic way of dealing with those who disagree with us.  We are supposed to leave them in a calm, non-abusive manner. We should be at our best, because GOD commands us to treat them in the best possible manner.

[16:125] You shall invite to the path of your Lord with wisdom and kind enlightenment, and debate with them in the best possible manner. Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path, and He knows best who are the guided ones.

Peace is particularly attractive in the political sphere.  GOD created the salvation of a peace treaty, as a means of alleviating suffering and unnecessary bloodshed. 

[4:90] Exempted are those who join people with whom you have signed a peace treaty, and those who come to you wishing not to fight you, nor fight their relatives. Had GOD willed, He could have permitted them to fight against you.

Therefore, if they leave you alone, refrain from fighting you, and offer you peace, then GOD gives you no excuse to fight them.

It may seem that the politicians are “instilling” peace, but it’s really GOD’s mechanism of a peace treaty that brings about the peace desired.

[8:17] It was not you who killed them; GOD is the One who killed them. It was not you who threw when you threw; GOD is the One who threw. But He thus gives the believers a chance to earn a lot of credit. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.

GOD also gave the Night of Destiny, which is peaceful until the advent of the dawn.  We can take advantage by meditating on GOD’s names, and being appreciative of the peace in our lives.

[97:5] Peaceful it is until the advent of the dawn.

Peace is not something to be taken for granted, firstly a reminder for myself! It is a gift from GOD; a provision from the Peace Himself, and as such, we should be appreciative of it that GOD may increase it upon us and upon our families.

[14:7] Your Lord has decreed: “The more you thank Me, the more I give you.” But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe.

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