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1 posted on 03/22/2003 9:16:48 PM PST by MP5SD
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Don't forget that that Prime Minister of India was killed by her own Secret Service. She had gone out her way to include members of the opposition party Sikhs) as her security detail, and when she wasn't looking, she was gunned down by her Sikh bodyards (her opponents).
106 posted on 03/22/2003 10:31:51 PM PST by Uncle Kermie
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What is Taqiyah?

He who disbelieves in Allah after his belief in Him, (is the liar) except he who is compelled while his heart remains steadfast with the faith (has nothing worry). But who opens his breast for infidelity; on these is wrath of Allah, and for them is a great torment.
--Qur’an, Surah 16 (an‑Nahl), verse 100

This verse of the Qur’an refers to the incident when 'Ammar bin Yasir (May Allah be pleased with both) had to utter some words against Islam to save himself from the Quraishite infidels.

The Qur'an clearly allows hiding one 's true faith when one is in danger of one's life. This rule is called taqiyah.

Question 1: What is the meaning of "Taqiyah"?
Answer: Its literal meaning is to safeguard; to defend; to fear; piety (because it saves one from the displeasure of Allah).

Question 2: What is its significance in Islamic termi­nology?
Answer: In Islamic terminology it means "to save life, honour. or property (either one's own or of other be­lievers) by hiding one's belief or religion".

I imagine the rule would apply in a lesser way to a Muslim who hides his jihad sympathies.

108 posted on 03/22/2003 10:35:57 PM PST by Dajjal
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Did translator shortage backfire? Inadequate preparation of Arabic-language interrogators
116 posted on 03/23/2003 12:42:22 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Then why do I continually see reports that say "none of the injuries are considered to be life-threatening?"
118 posted on 03/23/2003 4:27:41 AM PST by Illbay (Don't believe every tagline you read - including this one)
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