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| Terrorism in the Quran or self defence in the Quran?; EDL claim verses of Jihad invite to terrorism and genocide | |
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| James Scott | Feb 25 2011, 11:56 PM Post #1 |
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The often misquoted verse of Jihad in its correct context Many times when non-Muslims argue against the Quran, claiming it preaches violence and terrorism, they go on to quote Surah Al Baqarah verse 191, the verse reads as follows: “And slay them wherever you catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for trial and oppression are worse than killing; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith.” The non-Muslim hate preachers and orientalists quote this verse and argue that the verse teaches terrorism, and that the verse commands Muslims to slay the unbelievers wherever we catch them. Does the passage actually preach terrorism? Or is that the non-Muslim hate preacher quoting this passage out of its proper context? Well the answer is that the verse is being quoted out of context, which is very sad because it is blatant mis-interpretation and blatant lying because it is not difficult to quote this passage in context, here is the context of this passage: The verse before it reads: Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. Then the verse in debate says: “And slay them wherever you catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for trial and oppression are worse than killing; but fight them not at the sacred mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith.” But read on to the verse after the verse in debate for a clearer picture: But if they cease, Allah is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful Now carry on to the subsequent verse: And fight them on until there is no more trial or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah; but if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who continue oppression. So here is the passage being quoted in context, and as you can see when the verse is quoted in context one will notice there is no terrorism or genocide being preached or advocated! The context is if MUSLIMS GET ATTACKED then Muslims have the right to attack back, and the context is very clear in that. The theme comes into play on verse 190, not verse 191 which non-Muslims hate preachers quote alone. The non-Muslim should quote from verse 190 onwards, if they did that they would see that this is a defensive war, not an offensive one, if people attack the Muslims then the Muslims have the right to attack back, and that is exactly what these verses are saying. The verses even say that if the people who started the fight begin to stop and make peace than we too must also stop and make peace as well, far from terrorism!! So it is that simple, verse 191 does not advocate terrorism or genocide, it advocates self-defense as can be seen from it in context starting from verse 190. Edited by James Scott, Feb 25 2011, 11:58 PM.
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Allah says "Let there be no compulsion in religion, indeed truth and guidance is made crystal clear from ambiguity and falsehood" TMQ - Chapter 2 verse 256. He most high and blessed also said: "Indeed, We hurl the Truth against falsehood, and it knocks out its brain, and behold falsehood does perish! TMQ- Chapter 21 verse 18. | |
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| UK_Muslim | Mar 10 2011, 01:51 AM Post #2 |
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As a famous meerkat once said.......'simples' A simple rule to follow......Please quote in context Mashallah James, good piece. Keep them coming |
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And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, "We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him." Surat Al-`Ankabūt [29:46] Follow me on Twitter | |
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