A Contemporary Analysis of World Peace through Balance of Power: A Study of Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Madina

Abstract

With the creation of universe, Allah almighty Himself took the responsibility to maintain peace and order in this world, and send messengers to maintain balance of power. Qur'an uses the word 'Dhif 'a' which means the balance of power. “For had it not been for Allah's repelling some men by means of others, cloisters and churches and oratories and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is oft mentioned, would assuredly have been pulled down.” (22:40) This verse is considered as Allah swt’s action towards the oppressed people and a warning to the oppressors through the annals of world history None of the powers in the world can maintain their hegemony forever with their invasion of culture and identity of the people whenever they overrule their limits, Allah swt replaces their powers with another and maintain balance and peace in the world.. World nations and communities have a major role in the balancing of power and keeping of the peace and harmony in the planet earth. Therefore the Prophet of Islam set many examples in the history of Madina, where through the balance of Power attained during War and Peace by the mutual understanding, mutual cooperation and treaties among different nations and communities of the city state of Madina .This cooperation was for not only goodness of the people and the pleasure of Allah, but also  for the eradication of aggression and destruction of the world peace. This article explores the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad at Madina which sets direction how to direct the efforts of the leaders of the nations and religious communities in the direction of dialogues and not to misuse of Power and destroy the humanity at large which is biggest challenge of today’s world.