The Role of Ethics in Securing Global Peace

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Ayatollah Boroujerdi University, Boroujerd, Iran

2 Level-Four Seminary Student, al-Mustafa International University

Abstract

Peace is not only a fundamental human need but has also been an essential human aspiration throughout its history on Earth. This is because the realization of all noble human values is only possible within a calm environment, free from conflict, insecurity, and strife. This issue has been considered by most thinkers and schools of thought since ancient times, yet the global peace models presented have lacked sufficient effectiveness and have been largely unsuccessful in securing peace, as evidenced by the occurrence of world wars. Alongside the theories put forth by these schools of thought, Islamic ethical frameworks regard peace-seeking as both attainable and necessary. Given this background, the question arises: what role does ethics play in securing global peace? This study, employing an analytical-descriptive method, posits that ethics, rooted in strong Islamic principles, centered on sound ethical foundations, and adopting a holistic and perfection-oriented perspective on human nature and needs, emphasizes human well-being and fulfillment in the context of peace. The research findings propose the following ethical pathways for global peace: engaging in positive dialogue, establishing shared beliefs, promoting peaceful policies, facilitating cultural dialogues, adopting criteria for interaction, recognizing shared innate tendencies, and embracing a purposeful world. Islamic ethics, with a comprehensive approach to human nature (encompassing both good and evil), an understanding of politics (its mixed positive and negative nature), and international relations (combining peace and war), has managed to provide a relatively precise interpretation of the nature of international relations. This interpretation is rooted in the principle of moderation, a rational foundation in Islam as a universal doctrine. Furthermore, we observe a justice-centered discourse within the Islamic approach to international relations, in terms of exalted human values, which is absent in other schools of thought. Justice holds a particularly esteemed position in Islam and can be described as the all-encompassing foundation of Islamic international relations theory, underpinning global peace. The Islamic approach to international relations emphasizes three interdependent and central themes: peace, justice, and jihad.

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Journal of Islamic Political Studies
Volume 6, Issue 2
July 2024
Pages 178-201

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