"The so-called peace path is not peace and it is not a substitute for jihad and resistance"
- Ahmed Yassin
About this Quote
In this quote, Ahmed Yassin is revealing his belief that the idea of a "peace path" is not a true path to peace. He argues that it is not a replacement for the actions of jihad and resistance. Yassin is most likely referring to the idea of working out or compromising with one's enemies in order to achieve peace. He thinks that true peace can just be attained through making use of force and resistance against those who oppose them. Yassin's words suggest that he sees the "peace course" as a weak and ineffective technique to attaining peace, and that true peace can just be achieved through the strength and decision of jihad and resistance.
"When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and peace has become sin. You must at the price of dearest peace lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy with all the fire of your faith"