Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the
Qur’an, God has said:
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. (Qur’an, 60:8)
The Prophet Muhammad used to prohibit soldiers from
killing women and children,2 and he would advise them: { ...Do
not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child. }3
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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. }1
Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment
with fire.2
He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,3 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.4 }5
Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are
forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: { A
woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it
died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she
imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did
she free it to eat the insects of the earth. }6
He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God
forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet was asked: “Messenger
of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?”
He said: { There is a reward for kindness to every living animal
or human. }7
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food,
Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least
amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad
said: { When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best
way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of
the animal. }8
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. Muslims follow a religion of
peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing
to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims.
If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this
person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
Qur’an, God has said:
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. (Qur’an, 60:8)
The Prophet Muhammad used to prohibit soldiers from
killing women and children,2 and he would advise them: { ...Do
not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child. }3
What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
Chapter 3
General Information on Islam
A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam
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. }1
Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment
with fire.2
He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,3 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.4 }5
Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are
forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: { A
woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it
died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she
imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did
she free it to eat the insects of the earth. }6
He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God
forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet was asked: “Messenger
of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?”
He said: { There is a reward for kindness to every living animal
or human. }7
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food,
Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least
amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad
said: { When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best
way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of
the animal. }8
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. Muslims follow a religion of
peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing
to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims.
If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this
person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
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