Terrorist Are Not true Islamics or Muslims
It is time for Islamic and Muslim peoples world wide to condemn these
actions of those who perform such horrendous crimes in the name of your
faith...
Make no mistake - these terrorist are criminals of the worst kind according to Islamic law. For this reason the Koran commands :
"…And whoever commits injustice among you — We will make him taste a great punishment." (Quran 25:19)
"…and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just." (Quran 5:8)
The Koran condemns murder - these attacks in Paris were murders of innocents.
The Koran condemns rape and compels all Islamic men to protect ALL women.
The Koran condemns stealing other people’s land and their food. As we see in the following verses:
"Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim, curtails their rights, burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of Judgment." (Abu Dawud)
"Indeed God, Mighty and Majestic, has not allowed you to enter the homes of the People of the Book(Christian Islamic or Jewish) except by their permission, nor has He allowed you to hit their women, nor eat their fruit ..." (Abu Dawood)
"And if any one of the polytheists (Pagans)seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of God (the Quran). Then deliver him to his place of safety." (Quran 9:6)
The Quran instructs Muslims to treat non-Muslims courteously in a spirit of kindness and generosity:
"Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim, curtails their rights, burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of Judgment." (Abu Dawood)
"If it had been your Lord’s will, they would all have believed – all of who are on earth! Will you then compel humankind, against their will, to believe?" (Quran 10:99)
Not only does Islam give the freedom of religious freedom to non-Muslims, its tolerant law extends to the preservation of their places of worship:
"(They are) those who have been evicted from their homes without right — only because they say, ‘Our Lord is God.’ And was it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned (praised). And God will surely support those who support Him (meaning His cause). Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might." (Quran 22:40)
Unbiased Western historians acknowledge these facts. LeBon writes:
‘The tolerance of Muhammad towards the Jews and Christians was truly grand; the founders of other religions that appeared before him, Judaism and Christianity in particular, did not prescribe such goodwill. His caliphs followed the same policy, and his tolerance has been acknowledged by skeptics and believers alike when they study the history of the Arabs in depth.’
The Koran even insists on fair treatment of non-Muslim enemies in battle
"Go into battle, but do not go to extremes, behave treacherously, mutilate their dead, or kill children."
"God does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes – from dealing kindly and justly with them. Indeed, God loves those who act justly. God only forbids you from those who fight you because of religion and expel you from your homes and aid in your expulsion – (forbids) that you make allies of them. And whoever makes allies of them, then it is those who are the wrongdoers." (Quran 60:8-9)
Al-Qarafi, a classical Muslim scholar, describes the depth of the meaning of "dealing kindly" referred to in the above verse. He explains the term:
‘…gentleness towards the weak, providing clothing to cover them, and soft speech. This must be done with affection and mercy, not by intimidation or degradation. Furthermore, tolerating the fact that they may be bothersome neighbors whom you could force to move, but you do not out of kindness towards them, not out of fear or financial reasons. Also, praying they receive guidance and [thus] join the ranks of the blessed with external reward, advising them in all wordily and spiritual matters, protecting their reputation if they are exposed to slander, and defending their property, families, rights, and concerns. Assisting them against oppression and getting them their rights.’
"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, God is a Better Protector to both (than you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you avoid justice; and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do."(Quran 4:135)
All evidence in Islamic Law points towards protecting the people of the covenant. Al-Qarafi, another classical Muslim scholar, wrote:
‘The covenant is a contract that has conditions that are compulsory for us, for they are under our protection as neighbors, and the covenant of God and His Messenger, and the religion of Islam. If someone harms them with inappropriate speech, defamation, any type of harassment, or is an accomplice to such actions, then he has made light of the covenant of God, His Messenger, and Islam.’
It is time for Islamic and Muslim peoples world wide to condemn these actions of those who perform such horrendous crimes in the name of your faith... These criminals are giving Allah, Mohamed and your faith a bad name - Please publicly condemn them or the media will confuse the public. If all good Islamic and Muslim men and women stand together in condemnation of these criminals acting totally in contradiction of the principles of your faith, then you will be truly protecting not only your families but also the reputation of your faith, which these criminals are turning into a fowl stench, rather than it being the perfume of heaven. (Firdas.)
"If it had been your Lord’s will, they would all have believed – all of who are on earth! Will you then compel humankind, against their will, to believe?" (Quran 10:99)
Not only does Islam give the freedom of religious freedom to non-Muslims, its tolerant law extends to the preservation of their places of worship:
"(They are) those who have been evicted from their homes without right — only because they say, ‘Our Lord is God.’ And was it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned (praised). And God will surely support those who support Him (meaning His cause). Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might." (Quran 22:40)
Unbiased Western historians acknowledge these facts. LeBon writes:
‘The tolerance of Muhammad towards the Jews and Christians was truly grand; the founders of other religions that appeared before him, Judaism and Christianity in particular, did not prescribe such goodwill. His caliphs followed the same policy, and his tolerance has been acknowledged by skeptics and believers alike when they study the history of the Arabs in depth.’
The Koran even insists on fair treatment of non-Muslim enemies in battle
"Go into battle, but do not go to extremes, behave treacherously, mutilate their dead, or kill children."
"God does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes – from dealing kindly and justly with them. Indeed, God loves those who act justly. God only forbids you from those who fight you because of religion and expel you from your homes and aid in your expulsion – (forbids) that you make allies of them. And whoever makes allies of them, then it is those who are the wrongdoers." (Quran 60:8-9)
Al-Qarafi, a classical Muslim scholar, describes the depth of the meaning of "dealing kindly" referred to in the above verse. He explains the term:
‘…gentleness towards the weak, providing clothing to cover them, and soft speech. This must be done with affection and mercy, not by intimidation or degradation. Furthermore, tolerating the fact that they may be bothersome neighbors whom you could force to move, but you do not out of kindness towards them, not out of fear or financial reasons. Also, praying they receive guidance and [thus] join the ranks of the blessed with external reward, advising them in all wordily and spiritual matters, protecting their reputation if they are exposed to slander, and defending their property, families, rights, and concerns. Assisting them against oppression and getting them their rights.’
"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, God is a Better Protector to both (than you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you avoid justice; and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do."(Quran 4:135)
All evidence in Islamic Law points towards protecting the people of the covenant. Al-Qarafi, another classical Muslim scholar, wrote:
‘The covenant is a contract that has conditions that are compulsory for us, for they are under our protection as neighbors, and the covenant of God and His Messenger, and the religion of Islam. If someone harms them with inappropriate speech, defamation, any type of harassment, or is an accomplice to such actions, then he has made light of the covenant of God, His Messenger, and Islam.’
It is time for Islamic and Muslim peoples world wide to condemn these actions of those who perform such horrendous crimes in the name of your faith... These criminals are giving Allah, Mohamed and your faith a bad name - Please publicly condemn them or the media will confuse the public. If all good Islamic and Muslim men and women stand together in condemnation of these criminals acting totally in contradiction of the principles of your faith, then you will be truly protecting not only your families but also the reputation of your faith, which these criminals are turning into a fowl stench, rather than it being the perfume of heaven. (Firdas.)
Maria Rasulo Most people, Muslim, Christian, atheist etc, are loving normal human beings. We all share higher attributes of love, compassion etc. However, cherry picking a few hadiths and Quranic passages does not show a wholesome religious ideology. For example, the quoted passage in your blog: "And if any one of the polytheists (Pagans)seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of God (Quran) Then deliver him to his place of safety." (Quran 9:6).
ReplyDeleteis preceded by 9.5 "And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." Although we should not shun Muslims, we should not glorify any scripture that declares God or any wholesome spiritual guide as an advocate of Murder. That holds for the Old testament, the Bhagavad Gita or any other aberrant 'divine revelation'.
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Shé D'Montford Agreed : But if you read the whole of chapter 9, not just cherry pick, in context, The chapter is about being Humane and merciful in war to all religions. It is talking about all people who betray their agreements - and is presupposing that no Islamic person (only a polytheist) would break an agreement or a treaty- and it is saying, even if someone does it, even if they are a polytheist, to give mercy even if they have betrayed you even if they are poly theist!!!!
Remember Mohamed was thrown out of Mecca by treacherous Polytheists. and this is relating to the time after Mecca was recaptured...
Maria Rasulo
Maria Rasulo Thanks She. I understand that one should read the sura in context. Friction between humans can be ugly especially in war. My concern is that a god who advises to kill people as that sura and other parts of the Quran demonstrates is not authentic. God is not a vengeful god who hates disbelievers and punishes with hellfire.
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Shé D'Montford- Actually The God of the Bible and the Torah and the Koran is very bloodthirsty and vengeful
Naham 1:2
2 The Lord is a JEALOUS & VENGEFUL God; the Lord is vengeful & strong in ANGER.
Wars and genocide feature in the Bible and the Jewish texts far more than the Koran - The Koran actually preaches decent and fair treatment of all peoples regardless fo their religion -
Where the bible preaches viciousness even to children
“I, the Lord your God, am a JEALOUS God, PUNISHING THE CHILDREN for the sins of the fathers for 3 or 4 generations..”
Ex 20:5
“...Yes. I the lord will will give rewards to the one who
GRABS YOUR (enemies) BABIES & SMASHES THEIR HEADS ON THE ROCKS!”
Ps 137:9
Yet All these religions worship the same god but the bloodiest wars in the world have been fought whilst both sides pray to him... EVERYONE should be looking at THAT!
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, hat cannot drive out hate - only love can do that " - Martin Luther Kings Jrn.
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