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• What is one meaning of the word Islam?

  Peace
• What is one of Allah's 99 names related to peace?

  Al-Salam
• What does the Qur'an call Islam?

  Dar as Salaam - The House of Peace
• How do Muslims greet each other?

  By saying "salaam alaykum"
• What does Surah 25:63 of the Qur'an say about Muslims?

  They reply with peace when addressed aggressively
• Why is peace important for Muslims?

  It is taught by the Qur'an and Muhammad
• What did Muhammad say is the best wish in Islam?

  To give food and greet with peace
• What does accepting Islam bring to Muslims?

  Inner peace
• How does inner peace affect Muslims' relations with others?

  It encourages peaceful relations
• What do Muslims believe about Heaven?

  It is a place of eternal peace
• What are the key teachings of Islam regarding peace?

  • Islam is a religion of peace
  • The Qur'an and Muhammad taught Muslims to be peaceful
  • Accepting Islam brings inner peace
  • Heaven is a place of eternal peace
• What does the Qur'an say about reconciling fighting believers?

  Try to reconcile them
• What happens when Muslims work hard to be peacemakers?

  They will be rewarded by God
• What does Surah 41:34-35 teach about repelling evil?

  Repel evil with what is better
• What do Muslims believe about justice and peace?

  No justice, no peace
• How did Muhammad demonstrate fairness in his teachings?

  He didn't favor relatives over strangers
• What do Muslims hope for on Judgement Day?

  For God to forgive them
• How did Muhammad respond to the Makkans after persecution?

  He forgave them
• What does the Muslim Peace Fellowship do?

  Promotes peace through seminars and publications
• What is the slogan of Ahmadiyya Muslims?

  Love for all, hatred for none
• Why should Muslims work for peace?

  • Peacemakers will be rewarded by God
  • Muhammad worked for peace
  • The Quran instructs patience and self-restraint
• What are the main causes of conflict according to the study material?

  Religion, Nationality, Resources
• What are some consequences of war?

  Death, Refugees, Economic problems
• What do some atheists argue about religion and war?

  Religion is the main cause of war
• How many casualties were there in WWI?

  60 million
• What is a consequence of war regarding refugees?

  People flee their homes
• How does war impact expenses?

  It costs huge amounts of money
• What is an environmental consequence of war?

  Destruction of built and natural environments
• What do most wars have in terms of causes?

  Almost no wars have only one cause
• What is pacifism?

  Belief that disputes should be settled peacefully
• Who were early Christians influenced by regarding pacifism?

  Jesus' teachings
• What were conscientious objectors during WWI?

  Pacifists who refused military service
• How did Muhammad demonstrate passive resistance?

  By not using violence in Makkah
• What is the Hadith regarding obedience to rulers?

  Obey unless it involves disobedience to Allah
• What do most Muslims believe about killing?

  Killing is against the sanctity of life
• What does the story of Qabil and Habil teach?

  Not to raise a hand to kill
• What does Surah 5:32 say about killing?

  Killing unjustly is like killing all mankind
• What do the Qur'an and Shariah law say about war?

  They allow war with rules for fighting
• What are Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)?

  Weapons that can kill large numbers of people
• What is a reason for using WMD according to some?

  To lose fewer troops