Does Islam = Terrorism?
http://www.watchislam.com/videos/index.php?catid=16
When people ask you unpleasant or even aggressive questions about your religion, especially regarding terrorism and holy war, smile and answer their question with great dignity. Don't forget the golden rule: "If people disrespect you, you don't disrespect them!"
First say "Thank you for asking me about my religion!" and use this opportunity wisely to tell them what they don't know. People say "Islamophobia" because they have fear of Islam, but actually they have fear of what they don't know. So, give them chance to get the main idea and big picture of Islam.
Islam is not simply "peace" as some people say, it has five words in it: 1.surrender, 2.submit, 3.obey, 4.sincerety, 5.peace.
If you surrender to God, submit yourself to God's will only, obey His rules and live your life accordingly in sincerety and peace, that is what is called Islam.
Terror, Holy war and the verse "kill them until they become Muslims"
Quran Chapter 2, verses 189-193
189. They ask you concerning the new moon. Say: They are times appointed for (the benefit of) men, and (for) the pilgrimage; and it is not righteousness that you should enter the houses at their backs, but righteousness is this that one should guard (against evil); and go into the houses by their doors and be careful (of your duty) to Allah*, that you may be successful.
190. And fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you, and do not exceed the limits, surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits.
191. And kill them wherever you find them, and drive them out from whence they drove you out, and persecution is severer than combat, and do not fight with them at the Sacred Mosque until they fight with you in it, but if they do fight you, then fight with them; such is the recompense of the unbelievers.
192. But if they desist, then surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
193. And fight with them until there is no persecution, and religion should be only for Allah, but if they desist, then there should be no hostility except against the oppressors.
Please pay attention to verse 190, it starts with an "and". No sentence starts with an "and" unless it is connected to the preceding sentence. With this verse, God gives permission to Muslims of Medina, who were thrown out of their hometown Mecca, so that they can go to Mecca for pilgrimage and fight back if necessary. And after 13 years "they are allowed to fight back!" Yes, during the past 13 years they were not allowed to fight back except personal self-defense. Now they have the permission to go back to their homes and fight back with those who fight them, only with those who fight them!, and again within certain limitations:
- no harm to innocent people, such as women, children and elderly
anybody who is not engaged in the fight or the war!
-animals
-plants
slaughter, slay, kill or even fight which are widely used in English Quran translations are not in fact true reflections of original Arabic word "qatiloo" and it's more accurate meaning is "mortal combat".
Very important detail to add here is "no individual can start a combat himself". Only the head of states and governments, in other words people in charge of their nations, can do it. Also, please note that Prophet himself never began a war except defensive reasons.
persecution in its original Arabic context is "fitna", and fitna denotes circumstances that things are too bad so that you can't do anything. Aggression and oppression is everywhere, you cannot even spread the word. Its equivalent is today's very fashionable word "terrorism". "And fight with them until there is no persecution" ; "fight them until the terrorism is over!".
"Religion should be only for Allah", is yet another not-very-accurate translation. It's more accurate version could be "until the way can be established for religion of God".
Do not compel people to accept it but tell the truth, show that the door is open but let it be still their choice:
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: hence, he who rejects the evil and believes in God has indeed taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way: for God is all-hearing, all-knowing." 2:256
* Allah is the One God, to whom Muslims as well as other People of Book, Christians and Jews, believe. He is the same God, the Almighty:
"... and say: We believe in that which had been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our God and your God is One, and unto Him we surrender." 29:46
* * *
This is the summary of video with title: IN SEARCH OF PEACE
http://www.watchislam.com/videos/index.php?catid=16
(video has two parts, we watched Yusuf Estes's speech which is first 32 minutes)
When people ask you unpleasant or even aggressive questions about your religion, especially regarding terrorism and holy war, smile and answer their question with great dignity. Don't forget the golden rule: "If people disrespect you, you don't disrespect them!"
First say "Thank you for asking me about my religion!" and use this opportunity wisely to tell them what they don't know. People say "Islamophobia" because they have fear of Islam, but actually they have fear of what they don't know. So, give them chance to get the main idea and big picture of Islam.
Islam is not simply "peace" as some people say, it has five words in it: 1.surrender, 2.submit, 3.obey, 4.sincerety, 5.peace.
If you surrender to God, submit yourself to God's will only, obey His rules and live your life accordingly in sincerety and peace, that is what is called Islam.
Terror, Holy war and the verse "kill them until they become Muslims"
Quran Chapter 2, verses 189-193
189. They ask you concerning the new moon. Say: They are times appointed for (the benefit of) men, and (for) the pilgrimage; and it is not righteousness that you should enter the houses at their backs, but righteousness is this that one should guard (against evil); and go into the houses by their doors and be careful (of your duty) to Allah*, that you may be successful.
190. And fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you, and do not exceed the limits, surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits.
191. And kill them wherever you find them, and drive them out from whence they drove you out, and persecution is severer than combat, and do not fight with them at the Sacred Mosque until they fight with you in it, but if they do fight you, then fight with them; such is the recompense of the unbelievers.
192. But if they desist, then surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
193. And fight with them until there is no persecution, and religion should be only for Allah, but if they desist, then there should be no hostility except against the oppressors.
Please pay attention to verse 190, it starts with an "and". No sentence starts with an "and" unless it is connected to the preceding sentence. With this verse, God gives permission to Muslims of Medina, who were thrown out of their hometown Mecca, so that they can go to Mecca for pilgrimage and fight back if necessary. And after 13 years "they are allowed to fight back!" Yes, during the past 13 years they were not allowed to fight back except personal self-defense. Now they have the permission to go back to their homes and fight back with those who fight them, only with those who fight them!, and again within certain limitations:
- no harm to innocent people, such as women, children and elderly
anybody who is not engaged in the fight or the war!
-animals
-plants
slaughter, slay, kill or even fight which are widely used in English Quran translations are not in fact true reflections of original Arabic word "qatiloo" and it's more accurate meaning is "mortal combat".
Very important detail to add here is "no individual can start a combat himself". Only the head of states and governments, in other words people in charge of their nations, can do it. Also, please note that Prophet himself never began a war except defensive reasons.
persecution in its original Arabic context is "fitna", and fitna denotes circumstances that things are too bad so that you can't do anything. Aggression and oppression is everywhere, you cannot even spread the word. Its equivalent is today's very fashionable word "terrorism". "And fight with them until there is no persecution" ; "fight them until the terrorism is over!".
"Religion should be only for Allah", is yet another not-very-accurate translation. It's more accurate version could be "until the way can be established for religion of God".
Do not compel people to accept it but tell the truth, show that the door is open but let it be still their choice:
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: hence, he who rejects the evil and believes in God has indeed taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way: for God is all-hearing, all-knowing." 2:256
* Allah is the One God, to whom Muslims as well as other People of Book, Christians and Jews, believe. He is the same God, the Almighty:
"... and say: We believe in that which had been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our God and your God is One, and unto Him we surrender." 29:46
* * *
This is the summary of video with title: IN SEARCH OF PEACE
http://www.watchislam.com/videos/index.php?catid=16
(video has two parts, we watched Yusuf Estes's speech which is first 32 minutes)
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