We do not judge Islam by what
a few Muslims do. We judge Islam by what is said
in the Quran.
We do not judge Christianity
by what a few Christians do. We judge Christianity
by what is said in the Bible.
We do not judge Judaism by what
a few Jewish people do. We judge Judaism by what
is said in the Torah
We do not judge Hinduism by what
a few Hindu people do. We judge Hinduism by what
is said in the Bhagavat Gita
We do not judge Religion by what
a few religious people do. We judge Religion by
what is said to people by its holy book
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 Muhammadsaid: {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.
Islam condemns the killing or even the persecution
of people merely because they embrace a different
religion. It does not allow Muslims to fight except
for self defense and to assure peace, not to fight
those who disagree with them on religious questions.
It urges the Muslims to treat such people kindly
and equitably:
"There shall be no compulsion in religion".
[Quran 2:256]
GOD does not enjoin you from befriending those
who do not fight you because of religion, and do
not evict you from your homes. You may befriend
them and be equitable towards them. GOD loves the
equitable." [Quran 60:8]"
If they resort to peace, so shall you, and put
your trust in GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient."
[Quran 8:61]"
So,
We do not judge Islam by what
a few Muslims do. We judge Islam by what is said
in the Quran.
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