تشدد کے اسباب ، نقصانات اور اس سے بچاؤ : بدھ مت اور اسلام کی کتبِ مقدسہ کا تقابلی مطالعہ

Violence and Its Prevention in Buddhist and Muslim Scriptures: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

Violence is defined as a behaviour that encourages strong emotions to use physical force to hurt, injure, damage, or kill someone or something. Most of the known religious traditions consider it a negative property. Elaborating on its various motives, sources, and results, both Buddhist and Islamic scriptures warn against the factors that stimulate violent behaviour. Although various individual studies in both traditions are available, a comparative analysis of this concept is still missing. Therefore, presenting an in-depth analysis, this paper compares the scriptures of both religions to trace out the similarities and differences between their stances on the one hand and figure out how these findings can be used to promote interfaith harmony on the other. It is argued that both religions treat violence as a psychological problem that affects individuals and society at an equal level. Considering it an evil, both religions declare it a major cause of failure not only in this life but also in the afterlife. Therefore, it is suggested that by following the teachings of their respective religions, both Buddhists and Muslims can promote peace and interfaith harmony in the world.