Extremism and terrorism condemned by Islam Islam does not preach nor condones any form of terrorism or any acts of violence. Various terms are often used in the media which promote a negative image of Muslims in political conflicts around the world. The terms fundamentalist and militant Islam are Western constructs which promote negative stereotypes and have no relevance to Islam. The distinction must be made to be fair to the innocent pawns caught up in the crossfire, that these conflicts are politically motivated and usually involve organisations unrelated to Islam but linked to political factions within the society. There are extremists in any society and this is where the violence has often stemmed from. Such activities cannot and must not be linked with any religion. Islam stands for peace and harmony and, like most Australians, Muslim Australians are ordinary and peaceful people. Islam advocates patience and moderation in difficult and trying situations. Allah exhorts Muslims: Help one another in noble actions and pious duty. Help not one another in sin and transgression (5:2). Nay, seek (Allah’s) help with patient perseverance and prayer: It is indeed hard, except to those who are humble. Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their Lord, and that they are to return to Him (2:145). For, Allah is with those who restrain themselves and those who do good (16:128).Amin MoroBenjamin TawiahLandman MoahShatta HerbalistFawziya LovesIslam AdamsBadmus GaniyuJafar SalisuJason Banks
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 06:20:01 +0000