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Doesn’t Islam Promote Violence, Bloodshed And Brutality
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<blockquote data-quote="muslim" data-source="post: 6972" data-attributes="member: 853"><p>Heres a common misconception made about Islam and heres the answer.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">A few selected verses from the Qur’an are often misquoted to perpetuate the myth that Islam promotes violence, and exhorts its followers to kill those outside the pale of Islam.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong>1<span style="font-family: 'arial'">. </span><u><span style="font-family: 'arial'">Verse from Surah Taubah</span></u></strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">The following verse from Surah Taubah is very often quoted by critics of Islam, to show that Islam promotes violence, bloodshed and brutality:</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">"Kill the <em>mushriqeen</em> (pagans, polytheists, <em>kuffar</em>) where ever you find them."</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">[Al-Qur’an 9:5]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong>2<span style="font-family: 'arial'">. </span><u><span style="font-family: 'arial'">Context of verse is during battlefield</span></u></strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">Critics of Islam actually quote this verse out of context. In order to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah. It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the <em>Mushriqs</em> (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the <em>Mushriqs </em>of Makkah. A period of four months was given to the <em>Mushriqs </em>of Makkah to make amends. Otherwise war would be declared against them. Verse 5 of Surah Taubah says:</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">"But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful."</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">[Al-Qur’an 9:5]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">This verse is quoted during a battle.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><span style="font-family: 'arial'">3. </span><u><span style="font-family: 'arial'">Example of war between America and Vietnam</span></u></strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">We know that America was once at war with Vietnam. Suppose the President of America or the General of the American Army told the American soldiers during the war: "Wherever you find the Vietnamese, kill them". Today if I say that the American President said, "Wherever you find Vietnamese, kill them" without giving the context, I will make him sound like a butcher. But if I quote him in context, that he said it during a war, it will sound very logical, as he was trying to boost the morale of the American soldiers during the war.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">4.</span> <u><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during battle</span></u></strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">Similarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur’an says, "Kill the <em>Mushriqs</em> where ever you find them", during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur’an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don’t be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><span style="font-family: 'arial'">5. </span><u><span style="font-family: 'arial'">Shourie jumps from verse 5 to verse 7</span></u></strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">Arun Shourie is one of the staunchest critics of Islam in India. He quotes the same verse, Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 in his book ‘The World of <em>Fatwahs’</em>, on page 572. After quoting verse 5 he jumps to verse 7 of Surah Taubah. Any sensible person will realise that he has skipped verse 6.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">6. </span><u><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer</span> </u></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. It says:</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">"If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum,grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure that is because they are men without knowledge."</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">[Al-Qur’an 9:6]</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">The Qur’an not only says that a <em>Mushriq</em> seeking asylum during the battle should be granted refuge, but also that he should be escorted to a secure place. In the present international scenario, even a kind, peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers go free, if they want peace. But which army General will ever tell his soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don’t just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security? </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #000000">This is exactly what Allah (swt) says in the Glorious Qur’an to promote peace in the world.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="muslim, post: 6972, member: 853"] Heres a common misconception made about Islam and heres the answer. [size=3][/size] [font=arial][color=#000000]A few selected verses from the Qur’an are often misquoted to perpetuate the myth that Islam promotes violence, and exhorts its followers to kill those outside the pale of Islam.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][b]1[font=arial]. [/font][u][font=arial]Verse from Surah Taubah[/font][/u][/b] [/color] [font=arial][color=#000000]The following verse from Surah Taubah is very often quoted by critics of Islam, to show that Islam promotes violence, bloodshed and brutality:[/color][/font] [font=arial][color=#000000]"Kill the [i]mushriqeen[/i] (pagans, polytheists, [i]kuffar[/i]) where ever you find them." [Al-Qur’an 9:5][/color][/font] [color=#000000][b]2[font=arial]. [/font][u][font=arial]Context of verse is during battlefield[/font][/u][/b] [/color] [font=arial][color=#000000]Critics of Islam actually quote this verse out of context. In order to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah. It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the [i]Mushriqs[/i] (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the [i]Mushriqs [/i]of Makkah. A period of four months was given to the [i]Mushriqs [/i]of Makkah to make amends. Otherwise war would be declared against them. Verse 5 of Surah Taubah says:[/color][/font] [font=arial][color=#000000]"But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful." [Al-Qur’an 9:5][/color][/font] [font=arial][color=#000000]This verse is quoted during a battle.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][b][font=arial]3. [/font][u][font=arial]Example of war between America and Vietnam[/font][/u][/b] [/color] [font=arial][color=#000000]We know that America was once at war with Vietnam. Suppose the President of America or the General of the American Army told the American soldiers during the war: "Wherever you find the Vietnamese, kill them". Today if I say that the American President said, "Wherever you find Vietnamese, kill them" without giving the context, I will make him sound like a butcher. But if I quote him in context, that he said it during a war, it will sound very logical, as he was trying to boost the morale of the American soldiers during the war.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][b][font=Arial]4.[/font] [u][font=Arial]Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during battle[/font][/u][/b][/color] [font=arial][color=#000000]Similarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur’an says, "Kill the [i]Mushriqs[/i] where ever you find them", during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur’an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don’t be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][b][font=arial]5. [/font][u][font=arial]Shourie jumps from verse 5 to verse 7[/font][/u][/b] [/color] [font=arial][color=#000000]Arun Shourie is one of the staunchest critics of Islam in India. He quotes the same verse, Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 in his book ‘The World of [i]Fatwahs’[/i], on page 572. After quoting verse 5 he jumps to verse 7 of Surah Taubah. Any sensible person will realise that he has skipped verse 6.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][b][font=Arial]6. [/font][u][font=Arial]Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer[/font] [/u][/b][/color] [font=arial][color=#000000]Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. It says:[/color][/font] [font=arial][color=#000000]"If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum,grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure that is because they are men without knowledge." [Al-Qur’an 9:6][/color][/font] [font=arial][color=#000000]The Qur’an not only says that a [i]Mushriq[/i] seeking asylum during the battle should be granted refuge, but also that he should be escorted to a secure place. In the present international scenario, even a kind, peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers go free, if they want peace. But which army General will ever tell his soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don’t just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security? [/color][/font] [font=arial][color=#000000]This is exactly what Allah (swt) says in the Glorious Qur’an to promote peace in the world.[/color][/font] [/QUOTE]
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