The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) – Volume III — Page 164
Seal of the Prophets - Volume III 164 other (and breaks the conditions) everyone should collectively fight the party that transgresses until that party returns to the command of Allāh. Then if it returns, make peace between the two parties with equity and justice; And ensure that the scales of justice are maintained in every case. For Allāh loves those who are just. ” 1 The words of this verse show that the conflict of individuals or the mutual conflict of parties within a single system of government are not intended here. Rather, such parties are intended who despite being Muslim and unified in terms of religion, maintain a separate system of government. As a matter of fact, this golden rule is such as is not specific to Islāmic parties alone, rather, it is applicable to all nations and all parties of the world. In reality, it is this very principle which can become the means of establishing true peace between nations who are at war. 1 Al-Ḥujurāt (49:10)