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| EDL claim the Quran teaches terrorism; Quoting 'Smite at their Necks' Chpt 47, v4 | |
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| James Scott | Feb 26 2011, 12:20 AM Post #1 |
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Smite at their Necks The non Muslim hate preachers out there who often claim the Quran is a book of terror, that it orders the death and destruction of all non-believers, one of the most common verses they use to prove their argument is verse 4 of Surah Muhammad which is the 47th Surah in the Noble Quran. The verse reads: “Therefore, when you meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when you have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are you commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost.” The non-Muslims hate preachers quote this and claim this is the verse of terrorism and murder. But is that the case? Or is it the same case as always, that the non-Muslim hate preachers are simply being dis-honest with themselves, and their fellow people, deliberately twisting the true meaning of these verses. Seeking to show some verses and hide others. We shall expose their sly and unjust claims. Let us analyse this verse to see if it does truly preach terrorism or not. The part that the non-Muslims hate preacher uses the most with this verse is when it reads: “Therefore, when you meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks...” The verse is referring to battle, and war, that in a battle, when we meet the unbelieving army that we should aim for the neck. Is that terrorism, is that barbaric? Off course not, this is very logical, and this is the harsh reality of wars and battles, people get killed, and people go into a battle and war with the intention of killing their enemy. If an army gives you instructions on how to attack your enemy during combat, would that be classified as terrorism? Of course it wouldn't, so why is it classed as terrorism or barbarity when the Quran gives Muslims instructions on how they should fight during a battle with an enemy? So therefore there is nothing wrong with this part of the verse, it does not preach terrorism, or barbarity, not even close...try another one!! The second part of the verse that the non-Muslim hate preacher has a problem with is when it reads: “...bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom...” What exactly is wrong with this command? Logically after a battle there is a winner and a loser, and obviously after a battle several enemy combatants will come into the hands of the opposition, and logically they will be taken in as prisoners and held for ransom. Is this cruel? Is this barbarity? Not even close, this is the simply the harsh reality of war, in war and battle you risk death, and you risk capture, this is the reality of such events. Furthermore, why do they not notice that the verse even says the prisoners can be released out of generosity or ransom! A ransom is not the only means of freedom, a Muslim has two options, either let the person go out of your own generosity, or if you want, you can get a ransom out of the prisoner. So in conclusion this verse preaches no terrorism, it preaches no barbarity, all it gives are commands for the Muslims on how they should fight their enemy during battle, and what they should do with any prisoners they have. |
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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 1 2011, 05:31 PM Post #2 |
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I sometimes think they are not even being dishonest or sly as such, I think some of them honestly haven't got a clue. What do you expect if they learn everything they know about Islam from hate filled websites like Jihadwatch and faithfreedom etc. Also, there is a major issue with people not putting the verses into context as you quite rightly mention. If you read the few verses before and the few verses after, it generally makes sense. |
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