Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues — Page 255
Chapter Six Individual Peace To Be at Peace with Oneself In the end, though last but not the least, let me emphasise that the quality and attitude of individual members of society play a most significant role in the creation of a peaceful or disorderly society. We have discussed so far the architecture and design of the religious, social, economic and political edifices that Islam plans to erect. As to the nature of bricks required to be used as building material, Islam lays great emphasis on the character and qualities of the individual. This is a wide subject spread over the length and breadth of the Holy Quran. Following are the essential features which I understand Islam attempts to inculcate in every member of society. Vying with One Another in Good Deeds According to Islam, both desires and ambitions are activated and curtailed under Divine guidance so that a perfect balance is achieved.