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Asala Al-Qadasi
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Peace is basic to Islam , and war comes only when it is highly necessary . Islam came to give peace and happiness to people and countries . The word " Islam " itself means peace and also submission to the commands of Allah . However , the enemies of the prophet ( pbuh ) tried to stop him from calling other people to the way of God . They treated him and his followers with great cruelty , yet he continued with his divine message . He tried his best to avoid war , since life in Islam is sacred . However , when danger threatened his call , fighting became not only necessary but also obligatory . So war was necessary to defend people , to help them live in peace , and practise their faith . The Holy Qura'an not only shows the importance of fighting in defense , but also commands Muslims to fight to help men , women and children who suffer injustice ...