Islam is the most peaceful and loving religion in the world, which is based on the principles of brotherhood and equality. Islam does not permit any Muslim to harm others. Today, it is a negative perception that Islam promotes terrorism, violence and war. The general media has played a very negative role in changing the views of the people around the globe. People rely on the media and is easily influenced by it. It is said that behind every trouble there is always a Muslim, but the following questions will bring you closer to reality:
- Were the first and the second world wars started by the Muslims?
- Were the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombed by the Muslims?
- Who is responsible for the thousands of innocent civilians killed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
- More than 20 million Aborigines were killed in Australia. By whom? The Muslims?
- Who was behind the mass murder of over 6 million Jews in Germany? The Muslims?
- Were Muslims responsible for enslaving around 180 million Africans and later throwing them into the Atlantic Ocean?
ISLAM CONDEMNS TERRORISM
No, they were not Muslims but people from other religions. These are very few examples which never came into discussion in the international media. Islam is a religion of peace and Allah and his messenger have not granted any permission to kill or terrorize other people. There are certain conditions in which Muslims are allowed to fight, but only in self defense. The Prophet Mohammad S.A.W instructed the Muslims during the war time, such that, “Do not kill women or children or non-combatants and do not kill old people or religious people.” The Prophet (PBUH) even ordered, not to cut fruit bearing trees and not to poison the water wells. Then, how can such a peaceful religion promote terrorism? Islam promotes harmony, and believes in equality, no matter to which religion you belong. Islam does not only believe in ideals, but is also a very practical religion. Islam never allows anyone to enter into war, except in certain conditions. This includes self defense and to fight against any aggression and injustice. Muslims are allowed to fight when they are persecuted and subjected to injustice and cruelty.
In the Holy Qur’an (Surah 22, Verses 39-40), Allah gives permission of war to Muslims who are under oppression and unjust rule. This does not mean that during a war the Muslims are allowed to do whatever they want. Islam does not permit brutal atrocities and condemns the barbaric killing of people. Even the enemy, captured during a war, is to be treated the same way as the Muslims treat their own people. Prophet S.A.W ordered Muslims to offer the enemy, captured during a war, the same food and clothes that the Muslims wear themselves. Islam is a caring religion, and tolerance towards the various cultures in different parts of the world should be practiced always, be it peace or war.
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