Salaam
A lot of people are taking a dig at 'Riyasat e madina' model of ik. Yes Prophet Muhammad pbuh fought many a battles. However, we should also remember the treaty of Hudaibiyah.
It was the years of peace that came with that treaty that allowed for rapid growth of power and alliances of the Muslims that helped set the stage for the spectacular conquest of Makkah.
Muslims at that time were opposed to the terms of the treaty as it seemed greatly unfair and insulting. Yet later all accepted that the benefits of it were great.
I don't know whether this attempt at peace will prove to be like that or not, but I sure hope it will be.
I do disagree with this somewhat unilateral release.
The fact is that N.Modi has about 40smth days left till election. This act will likely defuse the situation sufficiently to avert war - and these people wouldn't get another shot before elections. This should give us sufficient time to fix our stuff and maybe be in better shape next time around when the Indians go nuts....
Cuz from the reaction and comments of these people it seems they will try it sooner or later...