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 liv
RE:What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
by Laker on Jul 27, 2008 11:52 PM Permalink
What good is the theories if the people who read it don't follow. I quote Swami Vivekananda's words "The secret of religion lies not in the theories but in practice..to be good and to do good, that is the soul of religion"
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by yahya on Jul 28, 2008 12:00 AM Permalink
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.
RE:What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
by Laker on Jul 28, 2008 12:03 AM Permalink
Then why don't the good guys like you enlight your community to stop committing to this kind of terror acts ?
RE:What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
by Anand sodo on Jul 27, 2008 11:57 PM Permalink
All Prophets,Saints and Acharyas have always spoken about LOVE but there are SCOUNDRELS in every religion who take it upon themselves to save their GOD because they doubt their gods ability to save himself!!!!
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by yahya on Jul 28, 2008 12:05 AM Permalink
THE LAST JUDGEMENT IS NEAR, THINK PRACTISE ISLAM. THANKS 2 ALLAH MANY ARE PRACTISING ISLAM ... COUNT YOURSELF BEFORE YOU ARE COUNTED ON DAT DAY....THE LAST JUDGEMENT IS NEAR ... SO BE AND PRACTISE LIKE A TRUE MUSLIM .....FOLLOW ISLAM...EVERYTHING IS CLEAR ... BUT U JUST KNOW HOW 2 PRAY IN FRONT OF IDOL .....U ALL ARE ILLITERATE
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by Rationalist on Jul 28, 2008 12:08 AM Permalink
Does your Allah not have any other business other than judging people who come after their last day?
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by yahya on Jul 28, 2008 12:14 AM Permalink
S ITS TRUE U ALL ARE ILLITERATES U DONT EVER THOUGHT OR KNOW WHO HAVE CREATED U....ISLAM RELIGION FROM ALLAH ... IF FOLLOWS HEAVEN IF NOT HELL.... HERE IN WORLD AND AS WELL AS HEREAFTER(AFTER JUDGEMENT).....
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by yahya on Jul 27, 2008 11:54 PM Permalink
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.
RE:What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
by Rationalist on Jul 28, 2008 12:01 AM Permalink
The problem is with the cryptic nature of Islam. At one place it has verses which forbid terrorism, at other places it inspires its followers to create terror in the minds of disbeleivers. In minority it preaches secularism. In majority it preaches facism.
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by V H on Jul 27, 2008 11:56 PM Permalink
Yahya... you are a perfect example how double speak Islam is. During the broad daylight you keep saying Islam is religion of peace and at night go back ally to plant bombs.
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by Anand sodo on Jul 28, 2008 12:03 AM Permalink
This is a reply for V H - Are you so sure about Yahya planting the Bombs? - If, in your own opinion yahya could be a moderate guy - dont forget your statements will convince him to turn away from being a moderate to being an extremist - this is how people like you create hatred for yourself and all other hindus
