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There are certainly contexts given in the Qur'an for fighting holy wars (jihads) against Non-Muslims, usually those relate to (1) Non-Muslim groups who oppress Muslims, (2) Non-Muslim groups already in conflict with Muslims, or (3) Non-Muslim groups who do not permit Islam to spread in their lands. However, the Qur'an does not argue that all or most Non-Muslims should be violently targeted.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe non-believers are also created by Almighty Allah. He does not command the Muslims to fight against non-believers if they are living peacefully.
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What does the Qur'an teach about jihad?
Jihad is of two types:self Jihad (or oneself struggle and is called the greatest Jihad), andmilitary Jihad (or struggle with others and is called the smallest Jihad)Self Jihad is that any Muslim should practice Jihad or self struggle to avoid doing wrong deeds and/or committing sins that are forbidden by Islam and by his community.Regarding Military Jihad, it is licit only in two cases: First: to defend home land and home people against any invaders.Second: to provide help and support to other people who are oppressed and unable to practice their own will and freedom of choice.In both cases, Muslims (as in all other faiths) are commanded, by their religion and by Quran, to be fair and just. They should not kill a woman, child, or an old man or any civilian. They are commanded not to be excessive in using force and not to terrify civilians. As a simple evidence of correctness of these arguments: Compare when Muslims came to Egypt (on request of the Christians there) and when the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean sea was invaded by the Westerners claiming to liberate Jerusalem. Those who are seeking the truth can refer to Western and Christian historians themselves to recognize that Muslims were never violent or aggressive in practicing Jihad but were always fair. Another example, compare what Muslims offered to Spain when they were in control of Spain and how they didn't even cut a tree or destroyed a house or killed a single woman or destroyed a single church. It was the opposite. They spread civilization, peace, and development. Compare this by the Westerner's doing with Muslims (and Jews) when they got control of the country. It is said Westerners and not Christians. it is believed that true Christians never, also, divert from being just and fair.Quran, Muslims Holy book, says (English meaning translation):"... O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealings, and let not the hatred of others to you (and oppression practiced by others on you) make you swerve to wrong and depart from Justice. Be just: that is next to Piety and fear Allah (God)..."[Quran, chapter 5, verse 8]Those who think that Islam and Quran are justifying Jihad against other religions can refer to the Quran sayings (meaning English translation):".... You will find the nearest in love to Muslims those who say "we are Christians'. That is because amongst them are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world and they are not arrogant. And when they listen to the Quran revelation received by the Messenger (Muhammad), you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of the truth they have recognized. ... So because of what they said, Allah (God) rewarded them ...."[Quran, chapter 5, verses 82-86]Jihad was licit only for the reasons above and never was to force other non-Muslims to be Muslims. God explains in Quran that he caused the different nations with different beliefs only for them to compete in doing good deeds that bring them closer to God, but not to stay in conflict. Quran says:"... If Allah had willed, He would have made you one nation (one belief), but that may test you in what He has given you; so compete in good deeds; then God will inform you about that in which you used to differ"[Quran, chapter 5, verse 48]and the Quran Golden Rule says (Meaning English translation):"There is no compulsion in religion..."[Quran, Chapter 2, verse 256]Also, God commands Muslims to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with people of other beliefs. In the Quran, Holy book of Islam, 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."[Quran, chapter 60, verse 8]The above is general view about what is called Jihad (especially in Islam) and about those who are practicing Jihad and are called, recently, jihadists.However, those who explode themselves and losing their lives are not doing the Quran justified military Jihad, as commanded by Islam and other religions, unless they are doing it against military occupants or invaders. Those who explode themselves among civilians are not practicing the justified military Jihad, as commanded by Quran and other religions. They are not true jihadists. To the opposite, they are against Islam, and other religions, commands. They are terrorists, and not jihadists, for endangering and killing civilians and terrifying them. Islam and all religions are against terrorism. Those terrorists lose their lives against wrong cause.
What is struggle in god's service known as?
Jihad-crusade
Is obeying the quran only way to respect it?
Muslims pay respect to Quran through the following aspects, including obeying and following commands of Quran:following Quran commands, as real God words, as what to do and what not to do.reciting Quran frequently to be closer to God and to be rewarded and forgiven by God.memorizing as much as possible of Quranlistening carefully and respectably to Quran when recited by othersstudying Quran and studying Quran interpretationsnot touching or reading in Quran while not on valid ablutionnot reading in Quran, by women, while in their menstruation (period).physical keeping of Quran holy book in a clean pure place above any other books and not to be covered with other books.dealing with the Quran holy books with care and respect.
Why is there 114 suras in the Quran?
This is per God will and command. Quran is reakl God word revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Suras arrangements and classification were done, per God commands, through the angel Gabriel (Jibril) and no one had the choice to debate or change it.
From where did the pillars originate?
The Islam five pillars originated from Quran as commands from God and was expressed as a hadith (saying) from prophet Myhammad (PBUH)
What is Jihad Globalism?
Global Jihad means (betraying god in Islam) Even if you're a Muslim and you betrayed god you will get punished by god.
If there is no God what would happen?
We dont have to worry about that. There will always be a god. and nonbelievers i feel bad for u.
Islamic guidelines for right living?
shawty the answer is;God commands as reflected in the Quran holy bookProphet Muhammad Sunnah (his sayings and practices)The good morals and conduct per Quran and prophet Muhammad teaching.jdubz gotchuu
Why do Muslims make the Hajj to Mecca?
This is done per God commands in Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teachings. Hajj is a ritual worship that should be done per Quran and prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teachings.
What are the different ways that Muslims serve their God Allah?
Mainly:practicing the ritual worshipsmaintaining good morals per Islam teachingsfollowing God commands per Quran rules and prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teachingsdoing good deeds that of benefit to community and mankindreciting Quran and thinking deliberately in Quran meanings and objectivesRefer to questions below for more information.
Does the Quran advise or dictate?
Quran is considered by Muslims to be the real Gods words revealed to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Gabriel (Jibril). Quran contains statements and rules from God regarding what to do and what not to do. However, God honored humanity by allowing them to make the choice either to follow or not to follow these commands. No compulsion in religion. Consequently, you are responsible of your choice and your deeds in front of God (Allah in Arabic), after this first life, where you will be judged, by God the Judge, either accepted in God's Paradise (by God mercy) or pushed in Hell fire. So, yes Quran advises not dictate.
Is Islam a Reform of another Religion?
Islam religion, per God revelation of Quran to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is the last God religion to human kind and prophet Muhammad is His last prophet and Quran is His last holy book. That is why Quran presents, in addition to God commands as what to do and what not to do, corrections for the deviations and modifications introduced on previous religions. see related questions below for more information
