Abstract
This study explores what is Islamic concept of peace and justice with specific reference to war of terror (WOT) and how does Islam help in fighting terrorism. In this endeavor, the study analyses significance of patience, tolerance, forgiveness and unity in human life vis-à-vis vengeance and reprisal behaviour. Simultaneously, it highlights role of different organs of criminal justice system i.e. police, judges and prisons as well as importance of witnesses and evidence in the administration of criminal justice. The study emphasizes that real facts, untainted and impartial testimony, dedicated and God fearing judges assisted by professional and motivated prosecuting and investigating officials are hallmarks of the desired system of criminal justice in Islam. This article is mainly based on the Qur‟aanic text with some references to the traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). Reference to the books of traditions and Islamic jurisprudence has been avoided for the sake of brevity and the scope of discussion. Instead of reproducing verbatim translation of the verses from the difficult English texts of the translations by scholars like Muhammad Marmaduke Pikthal, Abdullah Yousaf Ali and others, effort has been made to transcribe the substance into easy English using the Arabic text with Urdu translations and commentaries by Molana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani, Shah Abdul Qadir Dehlvi, Mufti Muhammad Shafi, Molana Moudoodi, Peer Muhammad Karam Shah, Molana Muhammad Juna Ghari, Justice (Retired) Muhammad Taqi Usmani (English translation) etc. The study concludes that clear and specific rulings and guidelines for the administration of justice and to fight terrorism in the existing scenario are contained in the Holy Qur‟aan and traditions of the Holy Prophet. Both the followers of Islam and the world at large may benefit from these principles and rulings. Peace through justice is considered a fallacy and an illusion, but may be achieved through the coordinated efforts and will of the concerned state organs.