Today’s article from Islam4UK.com deals with islam and violence and terrorism. Here’s what they say:-
“What does Islam say about violence and terrorism?
Terrorism is defined by God (Allah) as the verbal or physical use of violence – whether by a state or individual – against a person or people (civilians or combatants), in the absence of a divine permit.
Any form of terrorism, as defined above, is completely forbidden and condemned in Islam.
Are the majority of terrorists Muslims?
The vast majority of terrorists in the world today are not Muslims – they are fundamentalist Christians and Jews.
At present, we are witnessing international terrorism carried out and encouraged by non-Muslims on a mass scale against thousands of innocent Muslim men, women and children in Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine.
Even in the UK, Muslims are being targeted and terrorised by draconian laws, police brutality and indiscriminate raids and arrests.
Does the Qur’aan (Koran) teach violence?
Violence can be pro-life or against life. In some circumstances, the use of violence (as punishment) may be necessary to safeguard the life, sanctity and morality of others.
Examples of legitimate forms of violence are capital punishments, self-defence, and so forth.
Therefore, there are two types of violence in Islam: one that is legislated and one that is forbidden. Violence (or terrorism) against innocent people is prohibited, whereas violence against aggressors can be justified.”
Food for thought?
