Misconception #4 - Islam permits terrorism This is perhaps the biggest misconception about Islam, especially given the constant stereotyping by the media. The media portrays as a terrorist any Muslim who fights regardless of whether they fight justly or unjustly, or whether they are oppressing others or being oppressed. So the question that comes to mind is: Does Islam encourage terrorism? Certainly not! Islam totally forbids and condemns the misguided acts of vigilantes that target innocent civilians. Of course, Islam does not remain silent in the face of oppression, injustice and humiliation. Any religion or civilization that does, would never survive ---- but it certainly does not condone attacks against defenseless men, women and children. Allah says: Fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits. Allah does not love transgressors. Quran 2:190 Even during times of war, Islam lays down strict rules. For example, a Muslim is not allowed to harm or kill those in a peace treaty with Muslims, non-combatants, women, minors, servants, the blind, monks, the elderly, those physically incapable of fighting, and the mentally ill. In fact, Muslims are not even allowed to damage crops and vegetation during times of war! These noble ethics were, and still remain, unheard of in any army. The Quran clearly demonstrates the seriousness of killing an innocent person, and emphasizes the value of human life. At the same time it also instructs Muslims to treat people of other faith with kindness. If anyone murders an (innocent) person, it will be as if he has murdered the whole of humanity. And if anyone saves a person it will be as if he has saved the whole of humanity. Quran 5:32 Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion, nor drove you out of your homes. Indeed, Allah loves those who deal with equity. Quran 60:8 How, after reading these clear verses of the Quran, can Islam be blamed for what is done by terrorists?
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 04:20:39 +0000
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