Methods and Procedure of Prophet (PBUH) for the Deterrence of Extremism and Terrorism: A Research Assessment

Abstract

Peace and Harmony have always been the essential elements for sustainable development. A society deprived of Peace means, a society full of extremism, radicalism, and unjust. Terrorism, Radicalism, and extremism are causing social and economic destabilization. Keeping in view the importance of peace, Prophet Abraham AS, pleaded for the bestowing of peace for the City of Makkah, as Allah SWT says: “O My Lord! Make this City the City of Peace” (Al-Baqarah: 126). Today, Restoration of Peace is the voice of the town for the world community to overcome extremism and terrorism, which not only badly affected Muslims around the globe, but also the inhabitants of the state of Pakistan. To combat the ongoing War on terror and to restore peace and tranquility the economy of Pakistan has been horrifically disturbed, as more than US$ 123 billion were spent for the last 15 years.  Various theories and methods have been introduced to eradicate Terrorism and violence, but the best method to overwhelm this ulcer is to follow the instructions laid down by the Prophet )PBUH ( for the restoration of peace and eradication of violence and extremism. This article investigates how Prophet Muhammad )PBUH (restored peace & harmony and eradicated violence and extremism. It is found that the Prophet Muhmmad )PBUH (  used various methods of internal and external monitoring systems, warfare effective monitoring strategies, Diplomacy, Accords, raiding operations, preaching, Ruse of war, and single combat, etc., known as International Humanitarian Law, to overcome the terrible challenge of extremism and terrorism, consequently established the peaceful state of Madinah, where the law of justice, fundamental rights, rights of combatants and non-combatants were preserved.