Just as 'Islam' literally means 'peace,' none of the 99 names of Allah mean violence. Similarly, every religion in the world stands for peace, compassion, and brotherhood.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes that all religions promote peace and compassion, contrasting with the idea of violence.
Sushma Swaraj's quote highlights the intrinsic nature of religions, particularly Islam, which literally translates to 'peace.' By stating that none of the 99 names of Allah signify violence, Swaraj suggests that all major faiths are founded on principles of peace, compassion, and brotherhood, encouraging a harmonious coexistence among different religions.
In practice
In a speech about interfaith harmony, this quote can remind the audience of the peaceful foundations of religions.
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We have currently a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information. Our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat surpluses and recognize that television in the main is being used to distract, delude, amuse, and insulate us, then television and those who finance it, those who look at it, and those who work at it, may see a totally different picture too late.
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