What the Holy Quran says about terrorism.

[crystalhunting]

What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said:


God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers. (Quran, 60:8)

The Prophet Muhammad used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,1 and he would advise them: {...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.}2 And he also said: {Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.}3

Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with fire.4

He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,5 and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment, {The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed.6}7

Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: {A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.}8

He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet was asked, “Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said: {There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}9

Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad said: {When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.}10

In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.


Hope this helps with the understanding.

CH

 

[Problem Child]

What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said:


God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers. (Quran, 60:8)

Do some Muslims interpret this to mean that if people disagree with the teachings of Islam they (muslims) are entitled to harm or kill the non-believers without penalty?

this is a serious question. I am not trying to put down Islam in any way, just trying to understand how the minds of these terrorists work.

 

[Samuari]

Thank you

That squares with what I remember from some classes that I took nearly 30 years ago. therre are several diferent factions in Islam aren't there? Much like Christian denominations? Does that allow for some diferences in how terrorism is considered?

 

[crystalhunting]

Re: Re: What the Holy Quran says about terrorism.

Do some Muslims interpret this to mean that if people disagree with the teachings of Islam they (muslims) are entitled to harm or kill the non-believers without penalty?

this is a serious question. I am not trying to put down Islam in any way, just trying to understand how the minds of these terrorists work.

This is Sunni Islam doctrine PC..


It allways meant to me that all people deserve to be treated fairly....even if they arent a Muslim.

Trouble is....not all Muslims are Sunni or Sufic like I am.

The Shi'ites interpret it very differently...the initial way you percieve it is usually how.


CH

 

[Demian]

my stance on religions...

I haven't studied the Quran, az much as I have the Bible, but those are beautiful words...I think I pictured Mohammed as a complete mad man because of the people who now claim to represent his teachings...I worked with some Vietnamese Muslims who practised minutely, everything...I asked them what they thought about Christianity...They said the Quran said Jesus knew wut was going on, but not his followers...They quoted to me Biblical Scripture in Aramaic (Greek)...I had profound respect for them...The great Teachers have always been misrepreasented...looking up the word "represent", I opened up to Quasimodo..."The bells, the bells"...

 

[crystalhunting]

Re: Thank you

That squares with what I remember from some classes that I took nearly 30 years ago. therre are several diferent factions in Islam aren't there? Much like Christian denominations? Does that allow for some diferences in how terrorism is considered?

Yes you are correct...Muslims don't like to admit it though.


Sunni Muslims are 80-85% of the world Islamic population.

Shi'ites are roughly about 10%

Then you have Alawites Muslims of Syria{only thing the Shias and Sunni agree upon is that Alawites are pretty much heretics}

The Druze of Isreal and Lebanon are considered another form of Islam.

Then you have Sufic Muslims scattered about{Sufic are the mystics and extreme pacificst of the Islamic world}.

Also consider the Turkish version of Islam.

And the Wahabbis of Saudi Arabia{orthodox Islam}.

Does this help?

I can and will post a url of a site about Islam if asked.

CH

 

[Silverlily]

Thank you

 

[Problem Child]

haven't the Shi'ites more or less opressed and abused the sunni's, especially in Iraq?

 

[crystalhunting]

haven't the Shi'ites more or less opressed and abused the sunni's, especially in Iraq?

Reverse the groups in your sentence PC.

More like Sunnis oppressing shi'ites is the norm,

Only in Iran and Lebanon do Shi'ites not get clusterfucked



CH

 

[crystalhunting]

Here is the URL.........


http://www.islam-guide.com/



CH

 

[Nighthunter]

Here is the URL.........


http://www.islam-guide.com/



CH

Thank you,i have often wondered about Islam, I would like to speak with you about is sometime if you do not mind enlightening someone.

 

[Problem Child]

Okay, thanks for the info CH. I have to admit I am very ignorant about Middle eastern culture, as are most Americans. I made an ignorant statement on a thread tonight out of frustration, which I had to try and clarify later. Mainly it was just in bad taste though.

It is just very hard to understand why these terrorists think the way they do. Totally alien to the way western minds work it seems.

I'm sure you will be called upon many times in the next few weeks to try and help us understand, and we appreciate it. Now I am going to bed.

 

[crystalhunting]

Nite buddy.




CH

 

[Cheyenne]

I think they are terrorists first and foremost. Their religion is secondary to me.

I hope you are doing okay, CH. I know you were worried about people in the U.S. blaming you somehow for this. Anyone who knows you knows you are a peaceful person.

 

[Samuari]

CH it seems to me that most American's see these fanatics as being the norm for Islam, but that would be tenemount to haveing Jerry Faldwell be the spokesman for our culture. Not something that I am willing to allow to happen.

 

[MtnAngelWV]

I personally equate these terrorists with that of some Cults in Christianity. Both will find one verse in their sacred teachings (whether they be the Bible or the Quran, or such...) and they obsess on that without looking at the full teachings! I personally do not look at all Muslims in a negative way! My aunt is married to a man originally from Iran.

We cannot control what others of our nationality do!! I hope that everyone keeps that in mind!! There is never a distinct line between evil and good. There is evil in us all!! In every nation!! In each sex!! It is how we overcome this side to become, first and foremost, caring human beings!! We do all have at least one thing in common, we are all living creatures put here on earth by a power higher than us!! (that is in my humble opinion)

 

[Boo]

Thanks Crystalhunting

I liked this thread. Thanks for the written info and for the link. I hope everyone goes to the link.

Thanks,
Boo

 

[crystalhunting]

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CH

 

[April]

I bookmarked the link and will visit when I have a bit more time. Thank you for it.

I'm sorry that you have been attacked. There is no excuse for atrocious behavior like that. Just stupid, racist, ignorant motherfuckers. And I am ashamed of them.

 

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[KillerMuffin]

yayati, people like you are pure evil. Closed minded, racist, bigots like you are the enemy. You are the ones who foster an environment of violence with your despicable intolerance for anyone who does not agree with you or is not like you.

You're vermin and I can't imagine anyone who would think you're a good person with an attitude like that.

 

[indianbadazz]

terrorists belong to no religion!

Its very hard to believe the way media works on the minds of people.The terrorists working in afghanistan,pakistan,saudi arabia..all these militant groups use islam to get their followers to obey their commands in order to achieve their own selfish goals. And the media especially from the west promotes this image of islamic fundamentalists which finally shapes up the minds of people that all a muslim knows is to kill other non muslims, which definitely is not the case.

i would like to ask why do muslim rebels(if i may call them so) are not referred to with respect to the region from where they hail and summed up at islamic hardliners.

Im from india and we have a lot of trouble facing terrorism. But terrorists from sri lanka (LTTE) are not called hindu extremists.
Extremist groups from Cambodia arent grouped by their religion, so why do we have this groupism with muslims.

I do not reflect the views of any other muslim even if he is from my sect. Its really disheartening to know that in a civilised society that we live,people still worry about religious differences.

about shi'ites oppressing sunnis in Iraq, id like to bring to your notice that shi'ites form a small part of Iraq in the north(kurds)
Their villages are frequently bombed by Saddam Husseins forces.Shi'ites believe in all the principles of Islam as Sunnis do.Please do not spread stuff about things you dont exactly know about.

Its very hard to change the state of affairs that we currently live in.People look down upon Muslims as the ones who create trouble.But if you try to get away from this age old prejudice and look at the core of the issue,ud realise that time and again people from regions who have a muslim majority have been oppressed.
If palestinians fight for their land against Israel, the west looks at them as terrorists created by Islam.
If Kashmiris fight for their land, again the blame is put on Islam.

Its high time we look at the real problem. Killing Osama Bin Laden wont make a difference.There might be hundreds of them wanting to cause pain and suffering to US or other nations.Someone from Vietnam or Iraq might want to inflict injury on the Americans,to show the pain that they went through because of the USA.
Americans need to realise that bombing a nation isnt exactly a video game that you play on TV as was the case in Iraq.Its real suffering. I remember a statement in an american newspaper quoting people shouting out slogans "Lets bomb these Iraqi asses". It hurts bad when you lose your loved ones.

I strongly feel for the people of US. Its very sad to see so many people suffering. May their souls rest in peace. AMEN!

 

[April]

to yayati

So which is it, you little fuckwit? Is it permissible or is it not? Apparently you don't know. So until you make up what is left of your syphilis-ridden brain, I think you should refrain from offending anyone else with what passes for thought with you.

 

[Guest]

Re: to yayati

 

[Guru]