The Methodology of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) for dealing with Social Conflicts: A Research Based Study

Abstract

According to the last divine book of the Almighty God, the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best for humanity. If believers are looking for success in this world and the hereafter, they must follow the pattern of Holy Prophet’s life strictly in all aspects. The percept of his life is divinely approved for humanity. The glory of the life of Holy Prophet lies in the fact that it is not restricted to a particular period, any specific region or religious belief, rather it encompasses all the facets of human life. Indeed, the purest and comprehensive roadmap for managing the conflicts and differences is present in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. This paper is aimed and focused on highlighting the traits of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, in settling the disputes, conflicts and divergences in the society. This paper will attempt to answer the following queries. 1. What lesson can humanity learn from the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him for dealing with conflicts? 2. How did he earn goodwill and reputation in spite of living in cruel and hostile society? What was his attitude while dealing with disputes and conflicts?

Keywords

• Conflicts
• Settlements
• Dispute
• Hostile
• Religion