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American Muslim Scholars Call Terrorism a Violation of Islamic Teaching
AP ^ | AP-ES-07-28-05 1024EDT

Posted on 07/28/2005 9:22:30 AM PDT by TheOtherOne

American Muslim Scholars Call Terrorism a Violation of Islamic Teaching

By Rachel Zoll The Associated Press
Published: Jul 28, 2005 American Muslim scholars who interpret religious law for their community issued an edict Thursday condemning terrorism against civilians in response to the wave of deadly attacks in Britain and other countries.

In the statement, called a fatwa, the 18-member Fiqh Council of North America wrote that people who commit terrorism in the name of Islam were "criminals, not 'martyrs.'"

"There is no justification in Islam for extremism or terrorism," the scholars wrote. "Targeting civilians' life and property through suicide bombings or any other method of attack is haram - or forbidden."

Many Muslim leaders overseas have issued similar condemnations in recent weeks, but some have left an opening for violence to be used. British Muslim leaders who denounced the July 7 attacks in London said suicide bombings could still be justified against an occupying power.

The U.S. fatwa did not specifically address suicide bombings in a war, but the scholars barred Muslims from helping anyone "involved in any act of terrorism or violence." The council also declared that Muslims were obligated to help law enforcement officials protect civilians.

"It is the civic and religious duty of Muslims to cooperate with law enforcement authorities," according to the Fiqh Council. The term "fiqh" refers to Islamic legal issues and understanding the faith's religious law.

Islam has no central authority and the council serves an advisory role for American Muslims, who could number as high as 6 million. But some question whether the panel's statements would sway extremists.

Leaders of major American Muslim organizations have taken pains since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to condemn terrorism and deny any religious justification for it. They have intensified their efforts following the July 7 bombings in London and the botched attacks two weeks later. Other terrorist attacks have occurred in Egypt and Israel in recent weeks, along with continued bombings in Iraq.

The Muslim Public Affairs Council, an advocacy group based in Los Angeles, started the "National Anti-Terrorism Campaign" last year, urging Muslims to monitor their own communities, speak out more boldly against violence and work with law enforcement officials.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Washington-based civil rights organization, is running a TV ad and a petition-drive called "Not in the Name of Islam," which repudiates terrorism. In New York and other cities, mosque leaders have joined advisory committees created by the FBI to build relations between law enforcement and their local communities.

"We pray for the defeat of extremism and terrorism," the scholars wrote. "We pray for the safety and security of our country, the United States, and its people. We pray for the safety and security of all inhabitants of our planet."

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1 posted on 07/28/2005 9:22:30 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: TheOtherOne

Great news.....if we can believe one word of what they are saying. Unfortunately, we cannot.


2 posted on 07/28/2005 9:24:48 AM PDT by indcons (Koran - The World's First WMD)
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To: TheOtherOne

The idea that something like this makes headlines doesn't speak well for the current perception of Islam.


3 posted on 07/28/2005 9:25:10 AM PDT by Borges
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To: indcons

Nope. It's okay to lie to us infidels, and they do...


4 posted on 07/28/2005 9:25:35 AM PDT by eureka! (Hey Lefties: Only 3 and 1/2 more years of W. Hehehehe....)
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To: TheOtherOne

Oops, what happened here? This can't be right. Everyone knows that no Muslim will condemn terrorims -- probably because they're all just lining up for the chance to kill someone.


5 posted on 07/28/2005 9:26:33 AM PDT by TBP
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To: TheOtherOne

Talks cheap. Considering that their theology does not name infidels (you and I) as human beings, it's a moot point. Or as my dear ol' Grand Daddy used to say,"That ol' dog jus' don't hunt."


6 posted on 07/28/2005 9:27:31 AM PDT by Adrastus (If you don't like my attitude, talk to someone else.)
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To: indcons

>>Great news.....if we can believe one word of what they are saying. Unfortunately, we cannot.<<
That goes for CAIR and their apologists at the Associated Press.


7 posted on 07/28/2005 9:27:54 AM PDT by travlnmn41
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To: TheOtherOne

Given the nature of the beast, a scholar's opinion doesn't count for much. One can shop around for a scholar with an opposing opinion and it has equal authority.


8 posted on 07/28/2005 9:28:50 AM PDT by siunevada
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To: TheOtherOne

I guess muslime scholars have not learned enough to know that pig poop is pig poop no matter what name you place on it.

islam IS NOT a religion of peace..it barely qualifies as a religion at all...


9 posted on 07/28/2005 9:29:43 AM PDT by Iron Matron (Illegals should be Caught and Deported; not Released and Supported!)
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The U.S. fatwa did not specifically address suicide bombings in a war

A notable omission. ...considering that so many of them believe they are in fact in a war -- a Jihad against the "infidels."

10 posted on 07/28/2005 9:32:03 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: TheOtherOne

Too little, too late. This should have been done right after 9-11.


11 posted on 07/28/2005 9:32:17 AM PDT by marvlus
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When they condemn JIHAD, I just might listen...


12 posted on 07/28/2005 9:32:20 AM PDT by oolatec
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To: Iron Matron
pig poop is pig poop no matter what name you place on it.

Not quite as eloquent as Shakespeare's version:

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. (Romeo & Juliet quote Act II, Sc. II)

13 posted on 07/28/2005 9:33:13 AM PDT by TheOtherOne (I often sacrifice my spelling on the alter of speed™)
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To: TheOtherOne

I guess its a start.


14 posted on 07/28/2005 9:33:20 AM PDT by eddie willers
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To: TheOtherOne

Would they swear to this on the Koran?
You know, the book that says KILL INFIDELS!
Yeah- the one in every mosque and Muslim home, with the 'holy' words that are law and can't be changed but MUST be obeyed!
Yeah- that's the one!
Ready to say the Koran is WRONG are they? Hmmmmmm????


15 posted on 07/28/2005 9:33:22 AM PDT by ClearBlueSky (Whenever someone says it's not about Islam-it's about Islam. Jesus loves you, Allah wants you dead!)
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And by the Islamic principle of Al-Takeyya it is ok for muslims to lie for the sake of allah. from the Hadith:

One of Mohammed’s daughters (Umm Kalthoum) stated that she never heard him condone or promote lying except under three specific situations: To reconcile the people of Islam; In times of war against the infidels; To a spouse to keep harmony within a family.

If they start taking out full page ads and radio and TV spots in the Arab media for a prolonged period of time I would be more compelled to believe them...as it is now, they're just lying to protect Islam from getting the reputation it has earned.

16 posted on 07/28/2005 9:35:19 AM PDT by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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To: indcons

Unfortunately, there's no central Muslim organization, unlike the Roman Catholic Church, so a ruling by one person doesn't apply to someone else.


17 posted on 07/28/2005 9:35:26 AM PDT by GAB-1955 (Proudly confusing editors and readers since 1981!)
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To: Mr. Mojo
The U.S. fatwa did not specifically address suicide bombings in a war

A notable omission. ...considering that so many of them believe they are in fact in a war -- a Jihad against the "infidels."

Exactly. And it's a notable omission since it can allow all kinds of attacks against Israel, even against Israeli children.

The people who support these attacks are sick, and those who believe their soothing words are stupid.

18 posted on 07/28/2005 9:36:30 AM PDT by 68skylark
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To: TheOtherOne
When the purveyors of TROP issue a fatwah against the families of homicide bombers - then back it up with action - I might believe what they say.
19 posted on 07/28/2005 9:37:13 AM PDT by xcamel (Deep Red, stuck in a "bleu" state.)
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To: TheOtherOne

I was searching in the Koran this week for ANY text at all that instructed Muslims to be peaceful, not hurt other people, love their neighbor, anything. I couldn't find one quote, yet these Official Muslim Scholars, and so many others, say that those that are bombing and terrorising the public are not being good Muslims. I challenge anyone to show me a quote from Islam's sacred record that instructs Muslims to not kill people. I have read, however, that they are specifically instructed to lie to those who are not Muslims. So, to my way of thinking, this article is worthless. And George Bush's statement that "Islam is the religion of peace" is a bald-faced lie.


20 posted on 07/28/2005 9:38:15 AM PDT by UnsinkableMollyBrown (Whew! I just had to get that off my shoulders!!)
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