Posted on 09/21/2004 10:57:16 AM PDT by GIJoel
Islam Denounces Terrorism
Full text:
http://www.islamdenouncesterrorism.com/terrorism1.htm
God calls to the Abode of Peace and He guides whom He wills to a straight path. (Qur'an, 10:25)
Introduction
God commands justice and doing good and giving to relatives. And He forbids indecency and doing wrong and tyranny. He warns you so that hopefully you will pay heed. (Qur'an, 16:90)
God commands justice and doing good and giving to relatives. And He forbids indecency and doing wrong and tyranny. He warns you so that hopefully you will pay heed (Qur'an, 16:90).
As Muslims, we strongly condemn the terrorist attacks on two major cities of the United States of America on September 11, 2001, which caused the death and injury of thousands of innocent people, and we offer our condolences to the American nation. These attacks propelled the important issue of the true source of terrorism to the top of the world agenda. Thus, it has been announced to the entire world that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance that summons individuals to compassion and justice. Many world leaders, leading media organisations, television and radio stations said that true Islam forbids violence, and encourages peace between people and between nations. The Western circles that have come to a full grasp of the religion of Islam and are well-informed about Islam as commanded by God in the Qur'an noted clearly that the words "Islam" and "terror" cannot stand side by side, and that no divine religion permits violence.
This book maintains that the source of the terror that we condemn is definitely not from a divine religion, and that there is no room for terrorism in Islam. This is made clear in the Qur'an, the main source of Islam, and in the practices of all true Muslim rulers, the Prophet Muhammad being the foremost of them. This book reveals, in the light of the verses of the Qur'an and with examples from history, that Islam forbids terrorism and aims to bring peace and security to the world.
As is known, for centuries, various acts of terrorism have been carried out in different parts of the world by different groups for a variety of purposes. Sometimes a communist organisation, sometimes a fascist group, and sometimes radical and separatist factions assume responsibility for these acts. While countries like America often became the target of attacks by racist and marginal terrorist groups, the European countries have been centre stage for violent acts carried out by terrorist groups. 17 November in Greece, RAF (Red Army Faction) and Neo-Nazis in Germany, ETA in Spain, Red Brigades in Italy and many other organisations seek to make their voices heard through terror and violence by killing innocent and defenceless people. The nature of terrorism changes with changing world conditions and increases its impact and power with the new means made possible by developing technology. In particular, mass communication tools such as the Internet extend the scope and influence of the terrorist activities considerably.
If one is looking for the cause of an act of terrorism, one must look for its source in anti-religious ideologies. Religion enjoins love, compassion, forgiveness, peace and living according to high moral standards. Terrorism, on the other hand, is on the side of cruelty and violence, causing pain, bloodshed and committing murder.
Besides the Western organisations, there are also other terror organisations of Middle East origin. Terrorist attacks are carried out by these groups in all corners of the world. Sadly, the fact that the perpetrators of various terrorist acts carry Christian, Muslim or Jewish identities cause some people to put forward claims which do not concur with divine religions. The truth is that even if terrorists have Muslim identities, the terror they perpetrate cannot be labelled "Islamic terror", just as it could not be called "Jewish terror" if the perpetrators were Jews or "Christian terror" if they were Christians. That is because, as will be examined in the following pages, murdering innocent people in the name of a divine religion is unacceptable. We need to keep in mind that, among those who were killed in New York and Washington, there were people who loved the Prophet Jesus (Christians), the Prophet Moses (Jews) and the Prophet Muhammad (Muslims). Unless forgiven by God, murdering innocent people is a great sin that leads to torment in Hell. No one who is religious and fears God would do such a thing.
The aggressors can commit such violence only with the intention of attacking religion itself. It may well be that those who carried out this violence did so to present religion as evil in the eyes of people, to divorce people from religion and to generate hatred towards those who are religiously inclined. Consequently, every attack on American citizens or other innocent people having a religious facade is actually an attack made against religion.
Religion commands love, mercy and peace. Terror, on the other hand, is the opposite of religion; it is cruel, merciless and demands bloodshed and misery. This being the case, the origins of a terrorist act should be sought in disbelief rather than in religion. People with a fascist, communist, racist or materialist outlook on life should be suspected as potential perpetrators. The name or the identity of the triggerman is not important. If he can kill innocent people without blinking an eye, then he is a nonbeliever, not a believer. He is a murderer with no fear of God, whose main ambition is to shed blood and to cause harm. For this reason, "Islamic terror" is an erroneous concept which contradicts the message of Islam. The religion of Islam can by no means countenance terrorism. On the contrary, terror (i.e. murder of innocent people) in Islam is a great sin, and Muslims are responsible for preventing these acts and bringing peace and justice to the world. -------------------------------------------
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http://www.islamdenouncesterrorism.com/terrorism1.htm
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This site is based on the works of Harun Yahya, one of the leading Muslim scholars of our time. His books and articles are available on line at www.harunyahya.com
As a Christian, I found the above website to be one of the most important and refreshing sites I have had the pleasure of stumbling into in a long, long time. I must state from the outset that I disagree with the author on placing Israel under Ottoman-like control, and I disagree with using Edward Said as an authority on anything. However, one must also understand that this is the standard Muslim point of view (at least when it comes to Israel).
Having said that, this is one of the most important works coming out of Islam in quite some time. The author clearly shows that terrorists like OBL cannot possibly be Muslims. These terrorists violate every principle of the Koran (Qur'an)--especially the scriptures forbidding both suicide and the taking of innocent life. According to Koran (Qu'ran), OBL and his like-minded minions are going straight to Hell.
The author also points out that the terrorists are not religious in any way. They are Marxist materialists posing as "Muslims Extremists." Unfortunately, many Christians and Jews have been duped into believing that the religion of Islam condones the actions of these cold-blooded murderers. These terrorists are like the kid in the lunch line who flicks another kid on the back of the head and then points the blame to an innocent bystander. These Marxist-atheist-terrorists are hoping to turn the world's religions against each other because they well know they do not possess the power to defeat religion in terms of ideas, the ballot box, nor on the battlefield. Our enemy is weak, that is why he must resort to terrorism and subterfuge.
If we are to defeat terrorism, we must come together like they did in the Lord of the Rings. Some of us are Elves, some Hobbits, Dwarves, Eagles, Ents, etc. It's time to put aside our differences and join ranks against the common enemy who threatens us all. We can always go back to our standard bickering when the MAIN EMEMY HAS BEEN DEFEATED!!!
PS Given the fact that Turkey garauntees authors like Harun Yahya the religious freedom to write works such Islam Denounces Terrorism, it should be no surprise that Turkey occupies a spot near the top of the terrorist's hit list.
To be credible, it should read Islam denounces Islam. That religion is based on terrorism.
Great find!
So what can we as FReepers do to spread this?
How can we publicize the site?
How can we get Muslims to look at it?
As a Christian you know the importance of spreading the word.
If their religion has been hijacked they need to get out, spread their word and take it back.
I'll give anyone a second chance if they earn it. They stood by for so long supporting (directly or indirectly) the people who got us where we are now.
A ripple nary a tidal wave makes.
If the author was just crawling out of a hole in the ground on a large sheet of glass where once upon a time there were the cities and mosques of the Middle East, then I would believe it, but I am starting to think that the majority of the Middle east countries say one thing and support another.
Right. Now, lets's talk about this really cool bridge I have for sale.
This is the fifth article in 10 days that i have seen ( from different sources) that says, "Gosh, maybe we have a problem here in Islam".
This is a GOOD thing.
They MIGHT be getting a glimmer.
Don't pee on it.
I won't believe it until the "peacful" muslims start stringing up the militants and turning the militants in for whatever prosecution they deserve........
This is just another smoke screen. Read the Koran, this is a religion of hate. All the other stuff you hear is just PC garbage.
Not even a drip????
Under the present conditions I'm not sure that Islam is anything but a demonic death cult.
But then again, so too are Marxism, Leninism, and communism. All the spawn of evil.
And then we have the Palestinian Authority, which if you read its "constitution" is the best of both, combining the historical delusions of Islamists with the social and economic farces of Karl Marx.
NO!
SOME of them are starting to gather up the balls to denounce what their co-religionists are supporting and doing.
We should be pushing and enouraging that!
Bukhari:V4B52N220 “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘I have been made victorious with terror.’”
Qur’an 8:12 “I shall terrorize the infidels. So wound their bodies and incapacitate them because they oppose Allah and His Apostle.”
Qur’an 8:57 “If you gain mastery over them in battle, inflict such a defeat as would terrorize them, so that they would learn a lesson and be warned.”
Ishaq:326 “If you come upon them, deal so forcibly as to terrify those who would follow, that they may be warned. Make a severe example of them by terrorizing Allah’s enemies.”
Qur’an 8:67 “It is not fitting for any prophet to have prisoners until he has made a great slaughtered in the land.”
etc. etc., yada yada yada...
http://www.prophetofdoom.net/quotes1.html
That's where the rubber meets the road, IMHO. Actions speak louder than words, and the words of Arab Muslims are completely discredited in my book.
The Kurds are Muslims, and THEY are HELPING the coalition.
They tell us where the Bad Guys are crossing the Iranian and Syrian border and when they can, the Kurds catch and SHOOT the infiltators.
We've had SF in Kurdish territory from since before Desert Storm.
All Islam is NOT the same.
Nor is it all evil.
Look, if I really cared, I could throw stuff at you out of the Bible that is every bit as bloody and bad.
Difference is: Judaism and Christianity EVOLVED.
Islam has not yet.
At some level it does not matter what the book says.
What matters is what the terrorists think the book says.
You can take the Koran and pull out all manner of phrases
about rainbows and love and cute little puppies.
In the end, A terrorist will find the one verse that says
"slay (insert infidel name here) anywhere you find them"
Not so. Islam is about the teachings of Muhammad. As long as there are young Muslim men who aspire to a more spiritual life they will study and emulate the life of Muhammad. This is the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about.
Read his own words:
http://www.prophetofdoom.net/quotes.html
Islam IS all about the ongoing murder of the infidels - you and me - and is a man-made, imperfect, flawed socio-political system of total control over its mindless adherents. Terrorism is merely the means to ridding the world of infidels, as commanded by the mentally-ill Mo-ham-head, to achieve an Islamic Caliphate.
From how to pray to how to wipe their butts, everything in their pathetic lives is neatly laid out, to afford total control by the zealots/ imams/ mullahs.
Islam's dogma makes it totally incompatible with any other civilization. It must be destroyed, utterly and completely.
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