Another name for non-violence is non-confrontation. In this world, the non-confrontational approach is the only right approach. Following a non-confrontational approach means that when one is faced with an unpleasant situation, he should not react negatively but should rather react positively. Such a policy is the result of wise planning. All the successes of this world stem from wise planning. Without wise planning, there can be no success.

This policy of non-confrontation does not mean surrender. It means to remain strictly peaceful and continue to strive toward your goals. It is in actual fact, the same strategy which is known as ‘buying time’. That is to say, avoiding wasting one’s time in futile activities and directing all one’s energy towards result-oriented activities.

The policy of Islam in all matters is based on result-oriented action. If the result of an action is positive, only then should one go ahead, but if the result is likely to be counter-productive, then one had better opt for the way of non-violent reform, keeping oneself totally away from violence and confrontations. With the adoption of this method, peace will necessarily prevail, and one will be able to continue to strive toward one’s positive goals.

Source: Spirit of Islam September 2014