Yunus (Jonas)

25. “And Allah does call mankind to the Abode of Peace and He guides whomever He Pleases unto the Straight path.”

The Arabic appellation /dar-us-Salam/ is one of the names of Paradise within which nobody bears any grudge against another and where no quarrel, war, and exploitation takes place.

The verse says:

“And Allah does call mankind to the Abode of Peace and He guides whomever He Pleases unto the Straight path.” The holy word “Peace” is Allah’s name, and “the Abode of Peace” signifies the proximity of the divine blessings. It is the place where everyone’s words and greetings consist of “peace”, and unto whom Allah also sends peace.

The Qur’an says:

“Peace: a word from a Merciful Lord.” (Surah Yasin, verse 58)

Some Islamic traditions indicate that the way leads to the mastership (wilayat) of Amir-ul-Mu’mineen (as) and the Immaculate Imams, has been stated as the best example for the ‘Straight Path’.¹

We must note that the divine call is the symbol of His special favour towards His servants. It embodies the safe passage of man in this world and the Hereafter, the first stage of which is transient while the second stage is permanent.

Incidentally, the Straight Path is one which creates ‘peace’ for man not only in the Hereafter, but also creates peace for him in this world.