Why do some claim Quran includes some verses calling for killing the infidels?

Answer 1

Some think so either:

• because they don't know and they just rely on talks of enemies to Islam
• because they are spreading false issues against Islam religion
• because they are Muslim extremists and they try to justify their terrorist attacks against civilians, or
• because; mistakenly; they extract specific verses and they don't explain them within its context to understand the full issue.

The Qur'an commands Muslims to stick up for themselves in a defensive battle -- i.e. if an enemy army attacks, then Muslims are to fight against that army until they stop their aggression. All of the verses that speak about fighting/war in the Qur'an are in this context.

There are some specific verses that are very often "snipped" out of context, either by critics of Islam discussing "jihadism," or by misguided Muslims themselves who wish to justify their aggressive tactics. examples are:

1. "Slay Them" - If They Attack You FirstFor example, one verse (in its snipped version) reads: "slay them wherever you catch them" (Qur'an 2:191). But who is this referring to? Who are "they" that this verse discusses? The preceding and following verses give the correct context:

"Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loves not transgressors. And slay them wherever you catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter... But if they cease, God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful... If they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression" (2:190-193).

It is clear from the context that these verses are discussing a defensive war, when a Muslim community is attacked without reason, oppressed and prevented from practicing their faith. In these circumstances, permission is given to fight back -- but even then Muslims are instructed not to transgress limits, and to cease fighting as soon as the attacker gives up. Even in these circumstances, Muslim are only to fight directly against those who are attacking them, not innocent bystanders or non combatants.

2. "Fight the Pagans" - If They Break TreatiesA similar verse can be found in chapter 9, verse 5 -- which in its snipped, out of context version could read: "fight and slay the pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war)." Again, the preceding and following verses give the context. 3. Other examples

As an example of truncated verses is verse 5 in surah 9 that says "And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush." -

Which when read as such will be understood simple as a command to kill the infidels.

However, the mentioned verse above is truncated from the verses that come before and that come after. When read the verses together you will understand that this killing of the polytheists are only for those who break their treaties with Muslims and prepare to attack them. Read the following verses including the one above to understand the full picture:

Quran says (surah 9:4 to 7):

Excepted are those with whom you made a treaty among the polytheists and then they have not been deficient toward you in anything or supported anyone against you; so complete for them their treaty until their term [has ended]. Indeed, Allah loves the righteous [who fear Him]. (4) And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (5) And if any one of the polytheists seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of Allah. Then deliver him to his place of safety. That is because they are a people who do not know. (6) How can there be for the polytheists a treaty in the sight of Allah and with His Messenger, except for those with whom you made a treaty at al-Masjid al-Haram? So as long as they are upright toward you, be upright toward them. Indeed, Allah loves the righteous [who fear Him]. (7)

This explains that Quran commands Muslims to kill infidels and polytheists who attack them or who break their peace treaties with them

The following confirms that Quran does not call for killing infidels just because they are infidels:

1. Quran says also )Surah 60: 8-9)

Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (8) Allah only forbids you from those who fight you because of religion and expel you from your homes and aid in your expulsion - [forbids] that you make allies of them. And whoever makes allies of them, then it is those who are the wrongdoers. (9)

2. Quran says also (surah 5:69):

"Indeed, those who have believed [in Prophet Muhammad] and those [before Him] who were Jews or Sabeans or Christians - those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness - no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve. (69)"

3. Quran calls Christians and Jews as "People of the book" as they are holders of The Bible and Torah that Muslims believe in as God holy books.Quran never calls them as unbelievers.

Answer A

Nowhere in the Holy Quran one can find such a verse!!!

- First of all, it's not our business to judge people or to classify them as believers or disbelievers. God & only God judges people, reward or punish them.

- It's stated very clearly:

( Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things).

Holy Quran,(2: 256)

so,everyone is free to choose the belief they want as long as they have their mind & determination & as long as they are responsible for their choice.

- On the contrary, killing non-Muslims due to their disbelief is a very terrible sin which is strictly forbidden in Islam.

Killing in general is the worst crime ever. The Almighty God says:

(..if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people...)

Holy Quran,(5:32).

- The Almighty God states a principal golden rule for fighting in Islam, He says:

( Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors. )

Holy Quran, (2:190).

as you see this verse is general,obvious,fair & great as all the verses of the Holy Quran.

- In the Holy Quran God commands us to treat all people including non-Muslims kindly & fairly:

( Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just. Allah only forbids you, with regard to those who fight you for (your) Faith, and drive you out of your homes, and support (others) in driving you out, from turning to them (for friendship and protection). It is such as turn to them (in these circumstances), that do wrong)

Holy Quran, (60: 8-9)

- All the verses that command Muslims to fight & kill the non-believers are talking about specific people due to specific justifiable reasons in the Islamic history. Example:

(To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged;- and verily, Allah is most powerful for their aid. (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right,- (for no cause) except that they say, "our Lord is Allah".. Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid his (cause);- for verily Allah is full of Strength, Exalted in Might, (able to enforce His Will)).

Holy Quran, (22:39-40).

- Non-Muslims in general & especially the Christians & Jews have always been living in the tolerant Islamic society enjoying a great treatment, all honest historians & orientalists know that, it's admitted even by the Non-Muslims.

They are called in Islam (ahl althemma) which means "people of covenant i.e. covenant of protection & care", this covenant is given for them by the Merciful God & His last messenger Muhammad PBUH & consequently by all Muslims.

it's strictly forbidden to cause any harm to any non-Muslim, they have all political & cultural rights exactly like Muslims, they have their total freedom of worshipping.

These were really quick spotlights, in fact the Islamic teachings have a lot to do regarding the protection & the good treatment of all people regardless of their belief or disbelief.

Note: Any verse that asks Muslims to kill or fight the disbelievers doesn't ask them to do so due to the disbelief of the disbelievers. They all talk about specific fair reasons regarding specific events known historically & they shouldn't be presented out of context as the enemies of Islam do in order to deceive the people & distort the beautiful image of Islam.

Answer B

Committing Murder is Forbidden In Islam

"...if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people..." (Quran 5:32)

Some people often use the following verses to prove that Islam allows killing non-Muslims (without understanding the reason and historic context of revelations) :

"Remember thy lord has inspired the angels with the message. Give firmness to the believers and instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers. Smite them above their necks and smite the fingertips of them." (Quran 8.12 )

"When you encounter the unbelievers, Strike off their heads. Untill you have made a wide slaughter among them tie up the remaining captives."(Quran 47.4 )

　

These verses were revealed when non-Muslims attacked Madina to destroy Muslims. Allah (God) ordered Muslims to fight to defend their faith and lives. These verses were about 'The Battle of Badr' not for the daily affairs of Muslims. However, even during the battle Islam prohibited the killing of old person, women, and children.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said to His followers: "Do not kill any old person, any child or any woman" (Abu Dawud). "Do not kill the monks in monasteries" or "Do not kill the people who are sitting in places of worship" (Musnad of Ibn Hanbal).

Self-defence"Fight against those who fight against you in the way of Allah, but do not transgress, for Allah does not love transgressors." (Quran 2:190)

"Allah only forbids you, with regard to those who fight you for (your) Faith, and drive you out of your homes, and support (others) in driving you out, from turning to them (for friendship and protection). It is such as turn to them (in these circumstances), that do wrong." (Quran 60:9)

"O ye who believe! take not the Jews and Christians for your patrons : they are patrons of each other; but whoso amongst you takes them for patrons, verily, he is of them, and, verily, God guides not an unjust people." (Quran 5:51)

The above verse is reffering to hypocrites because the hypocrites would secretly aid the disbelievers against the Muslims. Otherwise quran doesn't forbids Muslims to have non-Muslims as friends.

"Allah does not forbid you as regards those who did not fight you on account of faith, and did not expel you from your homes, that you do good to them, and deal justly with them. Surely Allah loves those who maintain justice." (Quran 60:8)

So the following verse is about self defence (not violence) when the Muslims were attacked:

"Remember thy lord has inspired the angels with the message. Give firmness to the believers and instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers. Smite them above their necks and smite the fingertips of them." (Quran 8.12 )

Self-defence is not a bad thing.

"Would you not fight people who violated their treaties, tried to banish the messenger, and they are the ones who started the war in the first place? Are you afraid of them? GOD is the One you are supposed to fear, if you are believers. " (Quran 9:13)

Muslims are forbidden to fight if enemy wants peace:

"But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in God: for He is One that hears and knows (all things)." (Quran 8:61)

"If the idol worshipers sign a peace treaty with you, and do not violate it, nor band together with others against you, you shall fulfill your treaty with them until the expiration date. GOD loves the righteous." (Quran 9:4)

"If one of the idol worshipers sought safe passage with you, you shall grant him safe passage, so that he can hear the word of GOD, then send him back to his place of security. That is because they are people who do not know." (Quran 9:6)

Islam forbids killing infedils, even it forbids using abusive language against non Muslims:

"Do not revile those whom they invoke other than Allah." (Quran 6:108)

"Invite (people) to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good counsel. And argue with them in the best of manners. Surely, your Lord knows best the one who deviates from His way, and He knows best the ones who are on the right path." (Quran 16:125)

Whoever converts to Islam because of fear or greed is hypocrite; Islam forbids forced conversion:

"There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient." (Quran 2:256)

no because it's haram to kill any infidel's or human beings