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Terrorism

 

If such a religion is based on the notion of peace, then how is it that so many acts done by its adherents are contrary to peace? The answer is simple. Such actions, if not sanctioned by the religion, have no place with it. They are not Islamic and should not be thought of as Islamic.
             The word Jihad sends shivers down the spines of many people. They think of it as being paired with violence and oppression. However, the meaning of Jihad as a "holy war" is something that is not from Islam. By looking into the sources of Islam, one is able to know that the true meaning of jihad is to strive and make effort in the way of Allah. The prophet Muhammad said, "The best jihad is the one who strives against his own self for Allah, The Mighty and Majestic." In the Qur"an, Allah says, "So obey not the disbelievers, but make a great effort against them by preaching with the Qur"an.".
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             Islam does not permit terrorism. The Qur"an states that:.
             "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." .
             The Prophet Muhammad used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children, and he would tell 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 forbid 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." .
             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.


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