Islam is a religion of peace and there is no room for terrorism in Islam. In the west the term "terrorism" is linked with Islam specially after the incident of 9/11 because they have seen some Muslims acting like a terrorist. But it is important to know 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, and he would advise them: "Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child". 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".Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with fire.He once listed murder as the second of the major sins, 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.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". 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".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".
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.
this article has raised an important aspect "terrorism" that is usually associated with Islam these days and in actual there is no such evidence in the religion. Although some people belonging to Islam have been involved in acts of terrorism but it does not mean that Islam is encouraging terrorism.
ReplyDeleteBy Hussain Mehdi
The best thing about this article that i liked is the teachings of Islam regarding terrorism and it has been clearly explained that Islam is strictly against terrorism whereas people think that terrorism is linked to Islam. It is completely a wrong concept.
ReplyDeleteBy Fawad Riaz
I totally agree with the article 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
ReplyDeleteKhizer Shahid
I appreciate it, 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.
ReplyDeleteAbuzar Salman Khan
Terrorism is defined by God (Allah) as the verbal or physical use of violence รข€“ whether by a state or individual against a person or people (civilians or combatants), in the absence of a divine permit.
ReplyDeleteAny form of terrorism, as defined above, is completely forbidden and condemned in Islam.
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