A look at the various principles of Islam
which show that Islam is truly a mercy to the world, and the
indiscriminate violence and terrorism is not condoned by the religion.
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, may the mercy and
blessings of God be upon him, 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, may the mercy
and blessings of God be upon him, 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.
By islam-guide.com
Footnotes:
Footnotes:
[1] Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1744, and Saheeh
Al-Bukhari, #3015.
[2] Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1731, and Al-Tirmizi,
#1408.
[3] Narrated in Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #3166, and Ibn
Majah, #2686.
[4] Narrated in Abu-Dawood, #2675.
[5] Narrated in Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #6871, and Saheeh
Muslim, #88.
[6] This means killing and injuring.
[7] Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1678, and Saheeh
Al-Bukhari, #6533.
[8] Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #2422, and Saheeh
Al-Bukhari, #2365.
[10] Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1955, and Al-Tirmizi,
#1409.
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