Strategic Psychological Adjustment in Islam: A Pathway to Sustaining International Stability
Abstract:
A Scottish historian of Islam, Montgomery Watt writes: "The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah is a clear example of Muhammad’s preference for peaceful negotiation over warfare. His willingness to engage in treaties with former adversaries shows a remarkable dedication to peace." Adjustment is a forgotten word in developed countries before the vain ego and selfishness. They compete with each other in a way that is not beneficial for the subjects; at the same time, they talk about peace and justice like in America, Russia, and European countries. The face of a new troubled world is the exact example of that. But why are they not ready for any kind of adjustments, and why have organizations like the UN constantly failed to maintain the diplomatic process of the world where we hear only the mouth practice for the ceasefires and slogans ‘stop to war’? Here is the place where Islam is different from others. The best example of what is good about Islam is the way it treats the attitude about a troubled world, injustice, and aggression, especially with the norms of adjustments and playing with the opponent’s minds. Plenty of examples through the historical elements show its importance for the serene lifestyle of man and the world. This paper will go through Islamic concepts to sustain a wonderful world. It shows how Islam and prophet understand and solve the problems. The social emotions that change the minds of opponents and how Islam give much importance to the needs of opponents. How it balances the schedules among different countries.
