Women in Christianity and in Islam

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
WOMEN IN CHRISTIANITY AND IN ISLAM
O ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should ye treat them with harshness, that ye may take away part of the dower [money given by the husband to the wife for the marriage contract] ye have given them, except where they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and God brings about through it a great deal of good. (The Noble Quran, 4:19)"
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Women in Islam:
Women in Christianity:
Status in Islam:
* The ideal Muslimah (Female Muslim).
* Females: The cursed gender - the non-Islamic ones!
* The Status of Women.
* How do the Bible and the Noble Quran view women?
* Rebuttal to Sam Shamoun's "Women in the Bible". - Part II. - Part III. - Part IV. - Part V. - Part VI. - Part VII. - Part VIII.
* Rebuttal to Sam Shamoun on "Women in the Bible - Part II". - Part II. - Part III. - Part IV. - Part V. - Part VI.
* My response to Sam Shamoun's rebuttal to my article "How do the Bible and the Noble Quran view women?"
* My rebuttal to Sam Shamoun's "Exposing Osama's Smokescreens and Rabbit Trails (PART 1)" article.
* Response to: ?Women, Dogs & Islamic Prayer?.
* A 285-page booklet responding to Sam Shamoun on "Women in Islam Part 3".
Note: To download the PDF files, right click on the link and choose "Save Target As".
- Contents - Part A - Part B - Part C - Part D - Part E - Part F - Part G - Part H - Part I - Part J - Part K - Part L - Part M - Part N - Part O - Part P - Part Q

Leadership:
* Can women become Prime Ministers or Presidents in an Islamic country?

Liberation, Education and Equality with men:
* Liberation of women in Islam.
* Education is mandatory upon women in Islam.
* Women and True Education in Islam.
* Can Women Teach Men? An Islamic and Biblical Point of View.
* Equality between men and women in the Noble Quran by Dr. Tariq Al Swaidan.
* Men and Women in Islam: Equal or Equally Balanced?
* Is there equality between men and women in Islam?
* "Two women equal to one man in Islam" is a lie.
* Why Two Women Witnesses?
* Are women deficient in intelligence and religion? Answer, No!
* Women's inheritance laws in Islam.
* Women have no Inheritance in Islam?
* Women's Rights in Islam.
* The Bible does not prefer for women to be born, but Islam does.
* The true meaning (tafsir) of the 'Daraja/degree' men have above women (Quran 2:228).

Marriage, Sex and Treatment:
* Polygamy in Islam.
* Polygamy in Islam (another article).
* Responding to Answering Islam's Criticism of Zakir Naik's Defense of Polygamy.
* Why did Allah Almighty prevent the wives of Prophet Muhammad from marrying any man after him?
* Marriage to non-Muslims is not allowed in Islam for both Muslim men and women. See also about Fornication in Islam.
* Is Temporary Marriage (Muta) allowed in Islam? See how the Bible allowed muta.
* Marriage and Divorce.
* The Marriage of a Muslim Women in this World and Hereafter.
* The Islamic way of making love to your wife!
* Is Wife Beating really allowed in Islam? See the favoring and opposing views. You judge for yourself. Also, how should women be treated by their husbands in general. See the full details.
* Questions and Answers about Quranic Verse 4:34.
* Answering misconceptions and false claims about some Hadiths regarding Women.
* Women can get divorced from their abusive husbands according to the Noble Quran!
* The woman can not be forced into marriage in Islam!
* Widows are protected in Islam from their in-laws, but are forced and not protected in the Bible.
* My husband divorced me 3 times all at once! Am I really divorced?
* How can a woman divorce her husband in Islam?
* How does Islam deal with divorce, child custody and support?
* Is anal sex really allowed between the husband and the wife in Islam?
* Is Oral sex (bringing mouth to significant other's private part by all and any graphic forms) allowed in Islam?
* Why did Allah Almighty make lawful for Muslim men to have sexual intercourse with the married women whom are captives of war?
* Does Islam really allow muslim men to rape female slaves?
* Treatment of Women in Islam compared to the Bible.
* Sex as Sadaqa (Charity) with the Wife.
* Women's Rights for Sex.
* Rebuttal to James Arlandson Article: "Plowing fields" and marrying little girls in the Quran.
* Menses - How does Islam treat women who are having their menses? Islam honors them.
* Meaning of the Hadith which says that a lady must seek permission from her husband for going out.
* Rebuttal to Jochen Katz' "The 'Iddah rules for divorced and widowed women" article.

Rape, Dating, Fornication, Adultery and Abortion:
* What is the punishment for rape in Islam?
* If the husband rapes his wife, is that a sin in Islam? Is there any answers to this in the Quran?
* No Muslim man can force his wife into sex!
* Dating: Why is it frowned upon in Islam?
* What is the punishment for fornication and adultery in Islam?
* Double will be the punishment and humiliation for fornication in Hell.
* Abortion in Islam is a crime!

Modesty:
* Why did Allah Almighty order women to cover up in Islam?
* Is Niqab (Women covering all of their faces) Mandatory in Islam?
* Top 11 excuses of Muslim Women who don't wear Islamic Hijaab! (and the reasons for hijab).
* The Purpose Of The Women's Veil In The Quran and Bible.
* ?Hijab? and the Freedom of Women - A Speech given By Mawlana Taqi Usmani, Rendered into English.

Homosexuality and Pornography:
* "Houses of Death" for women in Islam is a lie. Also, about the punishment of Gays and Lesbians in Islam.
* Homosexual Marriage in Islam?
* Science proved that Homosexuals are born natural. How then can Islam prohibit homosexuality?
* Pornography in Islam? Is the GOD of Islam and Christianity a pervert? Response to the so called "Porn" in the Noble Quran.
* "Suckling Pornography" in Islam?
* Rebuttals to Jim's hoax on "suckling porn in Islam" lie.
* Rebuttal to Sam Shamoun about "suckling porn in Islam". Also, was Paul a homosexual when he sucked the blood from Timothy's penis by his mouth after circumcising him?
* Women and Maidens in Heaven according to Islam. Will women have companions?
* Does Paradise in Islam really have Homosexuality in it?
* Lesbianism in the Noble Quran? - Refuting the lies of the liar Sam Shamoun from the "Answering Islam" team of clowns.
* A followup rebuttal to Sam Shamoun's lies regarding lesbianism in Islam.

Other:
* The "Child Molester" lie against Muhammad peace be upon him.
Aisha was "9" when she married our Prophet. If this is weird or unacceptable to you, then are BOTH HER PARENTS and the whole Arabs' culture BACK THEN also guilty for giving her and others like her in marriage to other men, 1500 years ago?
Even today, girls in many third-world countries are married off at the same or similar age. In fact, it is believed by many Jews and Roman Catholics that Mary was 12 - 14 when she had Jesus. Also, the Biblical Prophets who had 100s of wives each most probably married young girls as well.
Also, what about Aisha's PARENTS (MOM AND DAD)? Didn't they see it right and fit to marry their daughter at that age and at that time? Who are we to judge?
Also, see why Muta (temporary) Marriage was allowed and why it was discontinued.
* "Most women in Islam are in hell" is a lie.
* Problems with our Muslim sisters who live in the US.
* Some Islamic Wisdom for those who seek Guidance.
* My advise to all women.
* A story about a 16-year-old Muslimah girl in Texas.
* "Muhammad married his daughter in law" is a lie.
* Woman seeks Iranian presidency.
* Muhammad the Womanizer?
* Are penis and breasts enlargements allowed in Islam?
* UK female journalist detained by Taliban embraces Islam.
* Islamic Poetry by a sister who converted to Islam.
X-Rated Pornography, Homosexuality, Fornication, Rape, and the Social Corruptions caused by Christianity:
* X-Rated Pornography and Lesbianism in the Bible.
* 95% of Americans had premarital sex according to a new study!
* Why are Christians so notorious in sinning throughout the world? What is the real secret behind it?
* Fathers sticking their fingers into their daughters' vaginas before marriage in the Bible.
* Girls forced into sex and marriage at the age of 3 (three) in the Talmud and the Bible (Detailed quotes and books' references are provided!). Also, the age consent for girls' marriage 100 years ago only in the US and Europe was as low as 10.
* My rebuttal to Sam Shamoun's "Osama Abdallah's Obsession with Pedophilia" article.
* Was Paul a homosexual when he sucked the blood from Timothy's penis by his mouth after circumcising him?
* The lust for virgins and the degradation of non-virgins in the Bible's OT and NT.
* Is Homosexuality allowed in Christianity?
* What is the punishment for rape in Christianity? The raped single victim gets punished, not the rapist!
* Rebuttal by brother Sami Zaatari regarding rape being condoned in the Bible.
* Rebuttal by brother Karim regarding rape being condoned in the Bible.
* My rebuttal to Quennel Gale regarding rape being condoned in the Bible.
* Adultery punishment in the Bible's Old and New Testaments.
* Rebuttal to John 8:1-11 being a justifying verse for fornication, adultery and pornography in the Christian Whoredom.
* Raping and Enslaving women in the Bible.
* Is the GOD of Islam and Christianity a pervert? Response to the so called "Porn" in the Noble Quran.
* Christianity is the cause of our social corruptions today.
* Christianity is the cause for most of the high divorces in the West.
* Bikini Christianity.

Marriage, Childbirth & Curse upon them:
* Is Temporary Marriage (Muta) allowed in the Bible? See how the Bible allowed muta.
* Divorce in the Bible: A case of abrogation.
* The Wife's Submission To Her Husband According To The New Testament.
* Paul's idea on marriage.
* The Curse of pain and sorrow (during childbirth) given to women in the Bible.
* The Unjust Law Of Divorce In The New Testament.

Mutilation & Genital Mutilation:
* Pregnant Women will be ripped open in the Bible as a punishment from GOD!
* Is Genital Mutilation for men and women allowed in the Bible? It is allowed in the Jewish Talmud. See the clear contradiction in the Bible regarding this issue.
* Christians sliced off their penises in the name of the Bible.
* A Christian Texas man accused of ripping out hearts of victims plucks out own eye.

Equality with men(??), and Treatment:
* The Testimony of Women In The Bible.
* Deficiency Of Woman's Mind According To The Bible.
* How do the Bible and the Noble Quran view women?
* Rebuttal to Sam Shamoun's "Women in the Bible". - Part II. - Part III. - Part IV. - Part V. - Part VI. - Part VII. - Part VIII.
* Answering Christian Apologists: Ephesians 5:21-24 and it?s true meaning.
* Answering Christian Apologists: Galatians 3:28 and it?s true meaning.
* Answering Christian Apologists: The bible clearly prohibits women to teach men.
* Answering Christian Feminists: The Greek word ?kephale? and it?s true meaning.
* My response to Sam Shamoun's rebuttal to my article "How do the Bible and the Noble Quran view women?"
* The Bible says: Women are defiling to men!
* Women in Christianity.
* Widows are protected in Islam from their in-laws, but are forced and not protected in the Bible.
* Answering the Christian Feminists- Let's follow the Bible's New Testament word by word to see if Christian women are indeed equal to Christian men.
* Women's inheritance laws in the Bible. No inheritance for wife and daughters if a son is present.
* Treatment of Women in the Bible compared to Islam.
* A library about women in the Bible.
* Questions about women's rights in the Bible that Christians don't have answers for.
* Almost every single Christian is going to hell according to the Bible. Bible blames women for it.
* Menses - How does the Bible treat women who are having their menses? The Bible humiliates them!
* The Bible does not prefer for women to be born, but Islam does.

Polygamy:
* Polygamy in the Old Testament and New Testament in the Bible. Jesus allowed polygamy.
* Polygamy Is Prohibited For Who In The Bible?

Head Covering and Modesty:
* Paul contradicted himself regarding the women's head covering.
* Some Christians believe in "Head Covering" for women.
* The Purpose Of The Women's Veil In The Quran and Bible.

Other:
* My advise to all women.


Comparison between two groups of women
The Angelic Group:
While this is a picture of a young teenage Muslim girl, but in general, this is a what a typical Muslim woman looks like: Pure, innocent, virgin (until marriage) and non-sexual. A true man would be willing to die for a true and blessed Angel of that kind, because if she's faithful to her GOD Almighty, then she will definitely be faithful and honorable to her family.
More pictures of Chaste Muslim girls:
[1] [2] [3]
The Satanic Group - The biotic fuel for hell fire:

*** The pictures of Western women with bikinis were removed due to many resquests from Muslims.

Even though I tried to pick the least sexual pictures, but in general, this is what a typical Christian woman would look like when she is at either the beach (wearing bikinis) or health club, where 95% to 99% of her body is totally exposed to men. What's most ironic is seeing them wearing the "Cross" necklaces. Women in the west are considered nothing but "sex objects", and most of them are less likely to remain virgins before marriage. No true man would die for cheap quality of this kind. It is very tragic that women in the West are raised to show off their sexuality and are stereotyped by their sexuality.
* I am not generalizing all Christian women. I am certain there are many Angelic ones out there who remain virgins until marriage and are non-sexual, and they are fully devoted to GOD Almighty. But I believe that it is safe to say that a large percentage of the Christian women world-wide are Satanic.


This is an image of a popup window in a FOX News' article regarding Christiangirls, or should I say "chicks" doing some cheerleading work. The cloths they'rewearing and them being "members of the lithia Christian Academy cheerleading"further prove my point above about Christians being porn-lovers and sexuallyopen sinners. These "chicks" don't see any problem in exposing almost all oftheir legs to the public. I am sure that they also don't have a problem in wearing bikinis at the beaches. And it wouldn't surprise me if most of them,if not all, are non-virgins. And if you pay them, they probably wouldn't have a problem in showing their breasts to the public as the "girls gone wild" do.
Again, compare this Christian garbage to the Angelic picture of the typical Muslim girl above who lives chaste and honors her body and virginity, and most importantly, respects and adores GOD Almighty's Divine Commands.
You be the judge.
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FATIMA Wednesday, April 4, 2007 9:52:26 AM
What is relevant is that what is happening now. Christianity all over the world treats by law women far better than women by Muslims in Islamic world. In Islamic world, women are stoned to death, a barbaric practice. Islamic world allows wife-beating which is banned in Christian world. Women are far better of in Christian world than in Islamic world. Most Muslim women like me would prefer to live in Christian world.

Quran labels women as foolish? Read this.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
quraan labels women as foolish.read this!!
Does Surah An-Nisa, Verse five label women as foolish ?

Fatwa by Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid
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Question: "And give not unto the foolish your property which Allah has made a means of support for you, but feed and clothe them therewith, and speak to them words of kindness and justice." [ Surah Nisa, Verse 5 ] According to Ibn Kathir's tafsir, this verse about not giving money to the "foolish" refers to women and children. I feel that it is saying husbands should not give money to their wives to spend or should not give their income to their wives to spend because they are foolish and unwise. Is this true or have I taken the meaning out of context ? Can you please explain the meaning of this verse to me, as it's worrying me a lot.
Answer:

Praise be to Allaah. Some of the commentators say that the word sufaha' [ translated here as "foolish" ] refers to women, but this is not correct. Rather what is meant by safeeh [ sing. of sufaha' ] is one who is not able to dispose of money in a proper way, whether male or female. That includes the insane, young children and adult men or women who not able to dispose of money in a proper way, rather they waste it and spend it on things that do not benefit them. Some of the mufassireen refuted the view that this refers to women, and regarded it is far-fetched both in linguistic and shar'i terms. With regard to the linguistic aspect, they say that [ foolish ] women are not described as sufaha', rather the terms used are safaa'ih or safeehaat. With regard to the shar'i aspect, the mutawaatir texts of the Qur'aan and Sunnah clearly show that women may possess wealth and deal with it, buying, selling and renting, whilst husbands are still obliged to give their wives maintenance in order to look after the house. When Abu Sufyaan withheld maintenance from his wife and she complained to the Prophet [ peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him ] , the Prophet [ peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him ] told her:
Take what is sufficient for you and your child on a reasonable basis. [1]
Al-Qurtubi said:

The scholars differed concerning who these suhafa' [ the foolish ] are. It was narrated that Sa'eed ibn Jubayr said: They are the orphans; do not give them your wealth. Al-Nahhaas said: This is one of the best suggestions concerning this verse. Ismaa'eel ibn Abi Khaalid narrated that Abu Maalik said: They are young children; do not give them your wealth lest they waste it and you are left with nothing. Sufyaan narrated from Humayd al-A'raj that Mujaahid said: They are women. Al-Nahhaas and others said: This view is not valid, rather the Arabs describe [ foolish ] women as safaa'ih or safeehaat. Abu Moosa al-Ash'ari [ may Allaah be pleased with him ] said: Sufaha' here refers to everyone who deserves to be prevented from disposing of his own affairs. [2]
Ibn Jareer al-Tabari [ may Allaah have mercy on him ] narrated a number of comments made by the mufassireen [ commentators ] concerning this verse, including the view that what is meant is women, then he said:
The correct view concerning the meaning of this verse in our opinion is that the meaning of this phrase, "And give not unto the foolish your property", is general, and Allaah did not single out any one kind of foolish person. So it is not permissible for anyone to give a foolish person his wealth, whether he is a young boy or an old man, male or female. The foolish person to whom it is not permissible for his guardian to give him his wealth is the one who deserves to be prevented from disposing of his own affairs because his behaviour of wasting his wealth and not handling it properly. As for the view of those who say that sufaha' (the foolish) refers specifically to women, he is interpreting the language inappropriately. [3]
Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahmaan al-Sa'di [ may Allaah have mercy on him ] said:

Sufaha' is the plural of safeeh, and refers to one who does not deal with money properly, either because he is of unsound mind, like one who is insane or feeble-minded, etc, or because he is immature, like a young child. Allaah has forbidden guardians to give these people their wealth lest they spoil it or waste it, because Allaah has made this wealth a means of looking after their spiritual and worldly interests, and these people cannot take good care of it. [4]
Thus it is clear that there is nothing wrong with a man giving money to his wife to spend on the house, if she is mature and wise and is able to handle the money properly. [ end of fatwa by Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid ]
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References and Notes:
[1]
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2097; Muslim, 1714.

[2]

Tafseer al-Qurtubi, 5/28

[3]

Tafseer al-Tabari, 3/249

[4]

Tafseer al-Sa'di, p. 130-131
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Islam promotes looting (Ali Sina)

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
ISLAM PROMOTES LOOTING (ALI SINNA)
Rebuttal to Ali Sina's article "Looting"
ByBassam Zawadi


Introduction
This article is in response to Ali Sina's article "Looting" which can be accessed here http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/sina/looting.htm
The argument has already been dealt with in great detail in this article http://www.answering-christianity.com/muhammads_share.htm, however I would like to try and add some more points.
I am not going to be placing Ali Sina's article here because it is offensive and rude. He insults the Glorious Prophet Muhammad and therefore I would prefer not posting his text here. If you would like to see what he has written, you can visit his article. I already placed the link above.
When armies go at war, one side wins and the other loses obviously. The side that loses not only lose the battle but also lose their possessions. Their houses, armor, food, wealth etc. Now I am going to be showing what the Muslims did with the spoils of war. They did not loot it like how Ali Sina makes it to look like. The Muslims took it legally (because it was during time of war) and they used it legally. I am going to be presenting Islam's perspective and rules regarding this issue.

Taken from http://www.jamaat.org/islam/HumanRightsEnemies.html
5. No looting and destruction in the enemy's country
Muslims have been instructed by the Prophet not to pillage or plunder or destroy residential areas, nor harm the property of anyone not fighting. It has been narrated in the Hadith: "The Prophet has prohibited the Believers from loot and plunder" (Bukhari, AbuDawood). His injunction is: "The loot is no more lawful than the carrion" (AbuDawood). AbuBakr Siddeeq used to tell soldiers on their way to war: "Do not destroy the villages and towns, do not spoil the cultivated fields and gardens, and do not slaughter the cattle."
Booty of war from the battleground is altogether different. It consists of the wealth, provisions and equipment captured from the camps and military headquarters of the combatant armies and may legitimately be appropriated.

Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophet_Muhammad
War
Relations between Mecca and Medina rapidly worsened (see surat al-Baqara.) Meccans confiscated all the property that the Muslims had left in Mecca. In Medina, Muhammad signed treaties of alliance and mutual help with neighboring tribes.
Muhammad turned to raiding caravans bound for Mecca. Caravan raiding was an old Arabian tradition; later Muslim apologists justified the raids by the state of war deemed to exist between the Meccans and the Muslims. Secular scholars will add that this was a matter of survival for the Muslims as well. They owned no land in Medina and if they did not raid, they would have to live on charity and whatever wage labor they could find.

Taken from http://www.islamonline.net/surah/english/viewSurah.asp?hSurahID=18
Topics and their Interconnection
This portion deals with the problems of the "Spoils of War". The Quran says that these are not the spoils of war but the "Bounties of Allah" and proves this by showing that the victory at Badr (and in all other battles, too,) was won by His succour and not by the efforts of the Muslims. It also declares (in v. 40) that the war aim of the Muslims should be to eliminate all unfavourable conditions for the establishment of Islam and not to gain spoils. Moreover, the spoils, being the bounties of God, belong to Allah and His Messenger and they alone are entitled to allocate them. Then after conditioning the Muslims to accept these things, the different shares have been allocated in v. 41. 1 - 41
Taken from http://www.irfi.org/articles/articles_251_300/social_security_in_islam.htm
Department of Public Treasury
State revenue is the most important tool for providing social security to a nation. During the Caliphate of ?Umar ibn al-Khattab, the income of the treasury department had immensely increased due to his wise and strict administrative policies. Zakah (religious obligation on a Muslim to pay 2?% from his/her wealth), ?ushr (religious tax on agricultural land), Sadaqah (spending for the pleasure of Allah), jizyah (tax on the non-Muslims for providing security) and khums (the one-fifth of the spoils of war) were credited to the treasury for the use of the Muslims at large. For example, after the battles of Yarmouk and Q㤩siyyah, the Muslims won heavy spoils. The coffers at Madinah al-Munawwarah became full to the brink.
The aim of the Islamic social security system is to fulfil every possible human need. These needs can broadly be classified into two categories: (1) Primary needs i.e., food, clothing, housing and necessary medical care, and (2) Secondary needs i.e., education, matrimony, old age benefits and social services etc.
Caliph 'Umar ibn al-Khattab used Social Security
? To provide Food during serious drought or famines to the people according to the family size.
? For the poor and disabled
? To provide education to the children
? To finance marriages of the unmarried poor or needy persons.
? To grant old age benefits and in old age investment
? To give loans for economic activity
? For granting Interest-free loans
? To pay off the debts of persons under obligation
? As Social Insurance to pay blood money of convicts in involuntary homicide
? To pay stipends to widows, married and unmarried women, young men and the immigrants.

Taken from http://islamic-world.net/economics/public_borrowing_in_history.htm
The sixth case is that of borrowing a substantial sum of money from a Muslim individual for financing a major battle. "Isma'il son of Ibrahim son of Abdullah, son of Abu Rabi'ah al-Makhzumi has reported to us from his father who reported about his grandfather that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was to attack l:Iunayn he borrowed thirty or forty thousand from him. He repaid it when he came back. Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) told him: 'May Allah bless you with prosperity in your family and your property. The proper recompense for lending is repayment and gratitude'. In another version of this tradition recorded by Nasa'i, the amount of the loan is a definite forty thousand. The same is true of Ahmad ibn Hanbal in his Musnad. As regards the source of payment, both versions mention money that accrued to the Prophet (peace be upon him) subsequently. The battle of Hunayn took place in the eighth year after hijrah immediately after the conquest of Mekkah. These were comparatively better days for state finances. The accrual of money referred to in the tradition could have been from the spoils of war consequent to the victory at Hunayn. The above is clear case of borrowing for defense purposes. It is also evident that the sum paid back equaled the sum borrowed and no extra payment were involved.

Taken from http://www.islamonline.net/english/introducingislam/Economics/article03.shtml
When the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) came to Medina, he encouraged the wealthier supporters to financially aid the poor Emigrants. Then, when war booty fell to the lot of the Muslims, he would divide the wealth according to economic condition - the poor segments of the Muslims would receive larger portions. Through such measures, he sought to reduce the gap between rich and poor.

Conclusion
The Muslims did not fight and take the spoils of war for their own personal gain. They used it to help the needy and the poor and to establish a system. They took it in the time of war. They did not invade people intentionally to pillage their towns and villages and to take the booty. It was only during time of war. So they obviously they are going to take it. They are not just going to leave it lying around. It is completely justifiable what they did. As a matter of fact, no army in the world will consume the spoils of war in such a generous and beautiful way as the Muslim armies have done.

You can also read
http://www.studying-islam.org/articletext.aspx?id=679


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Quran promotes killing of innocent especially non-Muslims

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Quran Promote Killing of Innocent especially non-muslims?
Does Quran Promote Killing of Innocent especially non-muslims? How do you explain 9:5, 8:12, 2:191, 4:88 and many others? It is amazing to see how many non-muslims would blindly post the verses from Quran, without even reading from 'appropriate' and well-know translations. Needless to say they hardly ever know the context. In this article we will be examining commonly quoted verses on the topic of violence and refuting them. This article is divided in 3 parts:1) Refuting commonly quoted verses on the topic of violence2) Exposing the hypocrisy of Jews and Christians3) Providing accurate picture of Islam1)Refuting commonly quoted verses on the topic of violence9:5Islam-critics only post 9:5:"Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful." (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 9:5)Let's read the verse in context 9:1-9:5:Freedom from obligation (is proclaimed) from Allah and His messenger toward those of the idolaters with whom ye made a treaty. Travel freely in the land four months, and know that ye cannot escape Allah and that Allah will confound the disbelievers (in His Guidance). And a proclamation from Allah and His messenger to all men on the day of the Greater Pilgrimage that Allah is free from obligation to the idolaters, and (so is) His messenger. So, if ye repent, it will be better for you; but if ye are averse, then know that ye cannot escape Allah. Give tidings (O Muhammad) of a painful doom to those who disbelieve, Excepting those of the idolaters with whom ye (Muslims) have a treaty, and who have since abated nothing of your right nor have supported anyone against you. (As for these), fulfil their treaty to them till their term. Lo! Allah loveth those who keep their duty (unto Him). Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 9:1-5)This verses is always quoted out of context, they never post 9:6 or from 9:1 to 9:6. If we read from start it states that there was a treaty, which the Pagans of Arab broke. Thus Allah gave them 4 months as 9:2 states in order to amend the treaty. Verse 9:4 states that the punishment prescribed in 9:5 is ONLY to those who broke the treaty and NOT to those who abided by the treaty. Therefore the context of 9:5 is of war with the pagan Arabs who broke the treaty yet refused to amend it in 4 months.Naturally, in war violence is expected. If a war is declared between Country A and Country B, because country B broke the treaty and refused to amend, then if president of country A states "wherever you find soldiers of Country B, you kill them and besiege them", no one would truly find much wrong in that statement.Killing in war is nothing peculiar, and there is yet to be a war where soldiers hugged and kissed each other. In additions, Dr. Zakir Naik writes in his book "Replies to the most common questions asked by non-muslims":"4. Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during battleSimilarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur?an says, "Kill the Mushriqs [pagans] where ever you find them", during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur?an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don?t be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them."Islam-critics remain shy of posting the next verse, 9:6, as it contains the answer to their deception:"And if anyone of the idolaters seeketh thy protection (O Muhammad), then protect him so that he may hear the Word of Allah, and afterward convey him to his place of safety. That is because they are a folk who know not. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 9:6)Quran does not only say that you release those who seek protection but it goes even further and states to protect them! In the present international scenario, even a kind, peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers go free, if they want peace. But which army General will ever tell his soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don?t just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security?Hence even in war Quran promotes peace.2:191Islam-critics usually apply "cut and choose" approach with regards to this verse. They only quote: "And slay them wherever ye catch them?" (2:191). However, let us be brave enough to read the whole passage in context from 2:190-195:Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loves not transgressors. And kill them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for persecution and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, kill them. Such is the reward of those who reject faith. But if they cease, God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in God; but if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression. The prohibited month, for the prohibited month, and so for all things prohibited, there is the law of equality. If then any one transgresses the prohibition against you, transgress ye likewise against him. But fear (the punishment of) God, and know that God is with those who restrain themselves. And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do good. (YUSUF ALI, Quran 2:190-195)The verse clearly states to fight those who fight you, yet do not transgress limits. In so sense therefore does it promote killing of innocent but allows self-defence. It further goes on to state "And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice" and "if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression". Hence, once again when the whole context is examined the verses does not promote killing of innocent in anyway.Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Finlay, Greece Under the Romans, pp. 367-368) writes on verse 2:190:"...Violating the truce they themselves had signed. The Muslims, after having borne untold persecution with almost superhuman fortitude for years and years at the hands of the pagans of Makkah, are now for the first time enjoined to take to reprisals. ?For a full thirteen years the Muslims were subjected to relentless persecution in Mecca. The Prophet and his followers fled for life to Medina, but the enemy would not leave them alone in their refuge. They came to attack them within a year, and the first three battles were fought in the very locality which will whether the Prophet was an assailant or defendant? (Headley, The Original Church of Jesus Christ and Islam, p. 155). The Makkans had signed a truce and were the first to break it..."Once again when the whole context is examined the verses does not promote killing of innocents, whether muslims or non-muslims in anyway, but only self-defence.4:89Verse says:But if they turn away, catch them and slaughter them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks." (4:89)Once again the context is ignored, they don't quote previous and next verses.They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks;- Except those who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty (of peace), or those who approach you with hearts restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own people. If Allah had pleased, He could have given them power over you, and they would have fought you: Therefore if they withdraw from you but fight you not, and (instead) send you (Guarantees of) peace, then Allah Hath opened no way for you (to war against them). Others you will find that wish to gain your confidence as well as that of their people: Every time they are sent back to temptation, they succumb thereto: if they withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their hands, seize them and slay them wherever ye get them: In their case We have provided you with a clear argument against them. (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 4:89-91)When we read it in context, verse 4:89 is NOT to those "who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty (of peace), or those who approach you with hearts restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own people." This verse is only referring to those "withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their hands".Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi says with regards to this verse:"Now tell me honestly, do these verses give a free permission to kill any one anywhere? These verses were revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), at the time when Muslims were attacked by the non-Muslims of Makkah on a regular basis. They were frightening the Muslim community of Madinah. One may say using the contemporary jargon that there were constant terrorist attacks on Madinah and in this situation Muslims were given permission to fight back the "terrorist". These verses are not a permission for "terrorism" but they are a warning against the "terrorists." But even in these warnings you can see how much restraint and care is emphasized." Therefore, it is clear that the verse only allows self-defence against those who "withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their hands". Naturally, it would be necessary for the enemies to withdraw and make peace in order to achieve peace. Verse is not referring to "those who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty (of peace), or those who approach you with hearts restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own people".In "?withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their hands", it is obviously necessary to give guarantees of peace or form a treaty in addition to stop fighting. Otherwise, anyone can pretend to be "restraining their hands" when they are weak, and when they are strong again they come back and attack again. Thus to make it official Quran says to give you (guarantees) of peace, and not act as two-faced.4:95We have already discussed 4:89, now lets look at 4:95. Common translation amongst the critics of this verse (poorly translated) is:Qur'an 4:95 Not equal are those believers who sit at home and receive no injurious hurt, and those who strive hard, fighting Jihad in God's Cause with their wealth and lives. God has granted a rank higher to those who strive hard, fighting Jihad with their wealth and bodies to those who sit (at home). Unto each has God promised good, but He prefers Jihadists who strive hard and fight above those who sit home. He has distinguished his fighters with a huge reward.Now let's examine this verse in the light of another common translation:O ye who believe! When ye go forth (to fight) in the way of Allah, be careful to discriminate, and say not unto one who offereth you peace: "Thou art not a believer," seeking the chance profits of this life (so that ye may despoil him). With Allah are plenteous spoils. Even thus (as he now is) were ye before; but Allah hath since then been gracious unto you. Therefore take care to discriminate. Allah is ever Informed of what ye do. Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary; (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 4:94-95)The verse is stating One who strive in the path of God with lives and wealth are not equal to those who do not, which is logical. Accurate translations make no mention of "Jihadists" and killing as poor translations indicate. Once again, critics take advantage of inaccurate translations. Also 4:94 prevents killing of innocents as it says "...be careful to discriminate, and say not unto one who offereth you peace: "Thou art not a believer," seeking the chance profits of this life..."47:4If read with good translation and historical context in mind, no significant complaint can be found about 47:4. However, some non-muslims insist on using a very poor translation of Quran with additions. One such translation reads:Qur'an 47:4 So, when you clash with the unbelieving Infidels in battle, smite their necks until you overpower them, killing and wounding many of them. At length, when you have thoroughly subdued them, bind them firmly, making (them) captives. Thereafter either generosity or ransom until the war lays down its burdens. Thus are you commanded by God to continue carrying out Jihad against the unbelieving infidels until they submit to Islam .However, almost all of the major translations are contrary to the above translation. Yusuf Ali's translation reads:Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye 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 ye 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. (Yusuf Ali Translation, Quran 47:4)Further translations can be checked out here. Nowhere does the accurate translations make any mention of 1)"killing and wounding" 2) "Thus are you commanded by God to continue carrying out Jihad against the unbelieving infidels until they submit to Islam", those are additions of the translator's and are not to be found in Quran.According to Professor Shahul Hameed (http://www.islamonline.net/askaboutislam/display.asp?hquestionID=8922), historical context of this verse is Battle of Badr. He writes:"The context of this verse was when the Muslims were to fight their enemies for their very existence. After thirteen years of endurance and patience, the prophet and his companions had to leave their home town of Makkah and to emigrate to Madinah. When the people of Madinah had welcomed him there and he was accepted as a leader there, the Makkans became unhappy. They wanted to eliminate Muhammad and his religion; and so they sent their army to root out Islam. And the crucial battle took place in Badr."Once again, the context is of war here and therefore killing of innocent people is not prescribed. Naturally, in war people would be expected to fight and kill, therefore "smite at their necks" is only natural.33:23Another poor translation of this verse commonly seen reads:Qur'an 33:23 Among the Believers are men who have been true to their covenant with God and have gone out for Jihad (holy fighting ). Some have completed their vow to extreme and have been martyred fighting and dying in His Cause, and some are waiting, prepared for death in battle.More accurate and common translation reads:Among the Believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah: of them some have completed their vow (to the extreme), and some (still) wait: but they have never changed (their determination) in the least: (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 33.23)Critics have included "fighting and dying", "prepared for death in battle" and their own interpretation to the verse. Ibn Kathir writes:"When Allah mentions how the hypocrites broke their promise to Him that they would not turn their backs, He describes the believers as firmly adhering to their covenant and their promise:([they] have been true to their covenant with Allah; of them some have fulfilled their Nahbah;) Some of [the Qur?anic commentators] said: "Met their appointed time (i.e., death).'' Al-Bukhari said, "Their covenant, and refers back to the beginning of the Ayah.(and some of them are still waiting, but they have never changed in the least.) means, they have never changed or broken their covenant with Allah. (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)"It is clear, when read in proper translation, that the verse does not promote killing of innocents at all.2:217-218Verse states:They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. Say: "Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members." Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Nor will they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your faith if they can. And if any of you Turn back from their faith and die in unbelief, their works will bear no fruit in this life and in the Hereafter; they will be companions of the Fire and will abide therein. Those who believed and those who suffered exile and fought (and strove and struggled) in the path of Allah,- they have the hope of the Mercy of Allah: And Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 2:217-218)The context of these verses refers to an expedition of a group of the companions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), under the lead of Abdullah bin Jahsh Asadi. The companions recognized a caravan from the Quraysh. Since the Quraysh had openly declared war on the Muslims and had persecuted them to the extent that they drove them out of their homes, and stole their property, the companions present, felt that they could retaliate. They killed one man of from the caravan, and took two as prisoners. When they returned to Madinah, the Prophet Muhammad disapproved of their attack during the Holy Month. But God revealed this verse as a reminder to the Muslims that while killing in the Holy Month was bad, persecution and expelling people from their homes because of their faith is far worse. So the verses make it very clear that in the face of the terrorist attacks of the polytheists, the Muslims should be brave and steadfast and turn to God for help rather than giving in and leaving the truth.Shaykh Safiur Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri (Al-Mubarakpuri, Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum; Riyadh-Saudi Arabia, Dar-us-Salam Publications, 1996; pp. 205-206)writes on verse 2:217:The Words of Allah were quite clear and said that the tumult created by the polytheists was groundless. The sacred inviolable sanctities repeatedly violated in the long process of fighting Islam and persecuting its adherents. The wealth of the Muslims as well as their homes had already been violated and their Prophet s.a.w.s. had been the target of repeated attempts on his life?Shortly afterwards, the two captives were released and blood money (compensation) was given to the killed man?s father. (fn. For details see Zad Al-Ma?ad, 2/83-85; Ibn Hisham, 1/605; Rahmat-ul-lil?alameen, 1/115. 2/468.) (Al-Mubarakpuri, Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum; Riyadh-Saudi Arabia, Dar-us-Salam Publications, 1996; pp. 205-206, emphasis added)2:2442:244 Fight in God's Cause, and know that God hears and knows all. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 2:244)Verse 2:244 is informing us not to transgress limits and Allah "hears and knows all", also fight in God's cause which could be in reference to several things including liberation of the oppressed, meaning the helpless men and women who are yearning and praying for freedom as well as striving for all that which is good as well as doing Dawah in an appropriate manner. This does NOT refer to fighting and killing innocents. As Quran says:Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 2:190)4:76Those who believe do battle for the cause of Allah; and those who disbelieve do battle for the cause of idols. So fight the minions of the devil. Lo! the devil's strategy is ever weak. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 4:76)Now, let's read the verse in textual context:Let those fight in the way of Allah who sell the life of this world for the other. Whoso fighteth in the way of Allah, be he slain or be he victorious, on him We shall bestow a vast reward. How should ye not fight for the cause of Allah and of the feeble among men and of the women and the children who are crying: Our Lord! Bring us forth from out this town of which the people are oppressors! Oh, give us from thy presence some protecting friend! Oh, give us from Thy presence some defender! Those who believe do battle for the cause of Allah; and those who disbelieve do battle for the cause of idols. So fight the minions of the devil. Lo! the devil's strategy is ever weak. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 4:74-76)Verse 4:76 is specific to those who have been oppressed. In order to help those who cannot help themselves is indeed a great deed and to shun away tyranny and help those who are weak and oppressed. Islam-critics seek to present a view of violence and hate on behalf of Quran, however, when the verse is examined carefully in a correct context, their deceit is clearly exposed.Dr. Maher Hathout (Hathout, Jihad vs. Terrorism; US Multimedia Vera International, 2002, p.50) comments on verse 4:76 by saying:This verse is related to the two preceding verses (see 4:74-75) where it was stated that those who fight for God's cause would be rewarded whether they are victorious or slain. Fighting for God's cause includes the liberation of the oppressed, meaning the helpless men and women who are yearning and praying for freedom. The believers fight for God's cause, and the disbelievers fight for the sake of their idols. An idol may be taken conceptually. For example, evil or greed may figuratively be construed as idols. The believers should put all their trust in God the Almighty and Powerful and fear not the disbelievers and their evil plans. Evil plans are always inferior to goodness. (Hathout, Jihad vs. Terrorism; US Multimedia Vera International, 2002, p.50)5:33Verse states:The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 5:34)The verse before and after 5:33 is not usually quoted, as 5:32 prohibits murder and 5:34 encourages forgiveness.On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that 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. Then although there came to them Our messengers with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land. The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter; Except for those who repent before they fall into your power: in that case, know that Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 5:32-34)The verse mentions "The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land " is either execution, OR crucifixion, OR the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, OR exile from the land. This is the punishment for waging war against the Prophet of God and spreading corruption. Four kinds of punishment are mentioned based upon the gravity of the crime. As Muhammad F. Malik writes in his translation of this verse:The punishment for those who wage war against Allah and His Rasool and strive to create mischief in the land is death or crucifixion or the cutting off their hands and feet from opposite sides or exile from the land (based on the gravity of their offence)... (Malik, Al-Qur'an: Guidance for Mankind)Therefore stealing may not result in execution but cutting of hand. Similarly, killing an innocent person may not result in exile from the land but execution. Verses 5:32 and 5:34 must also be taken in consideration, which condemns killing of innocent and takes into account repentance.9:29 Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 9:29)This verse is referring to the Islamic Concept called "Jizya", which Shaikh Sayed Sabiq in the Fiqh Alsunna (a commonly used source of fiqh[rulings (Fatwa) of Muslim Islamic jurists]), describes as "the underlying root of the word jizya is jaza, and defines it as "A sum of money to be put on anyone who enters the themah (protection and the treaty of the Muslims) from the people of the book".It is usually portrayed by certain critics that jizya is a mechanism for discriminating non-muslims in an Islamic-society. This is a common misconception; jizya is a political method dealing with finance.One of the main pillars of Islam is called Zakat (Muslims whose wealth is above a certain limit must pay a percentage of it (in most cases 2.5%) to the poor and needy). Islam does not "force" upon non-muslims to follow one of it's main pillar. This certainly quietens some critics who would otherwise be accusing Islam of imposing itself on them. Just like in a non-muslim society muslims pay tax, likewise non-muslims are obliged to pay certain percentage of their money to the Islamic State. It is quite hypocritical of non-muslims to criticize Jizya, whilst, in non-muslims countries muslims have to pay tax. If tax is justified then so should jizya be.Regarding the amount of jizya Shaykh Abu'l-Hasan Al-Mawardi (d. 1058CE) writes in his book Al-Mawardi, al-Ahkam as-Sultaniyyah, Ta-Ha Publishers Ltd. 1996, pp. 209-210:"The fuqaha (Jurists) differ as to the amount of the Jizya. Abu Hanifa considers that those subject to this tax are of three kinds: the rich from whom forty-eight dirhams are taken; those of average means from whom twenty four are taken, and the poor from whom twelve dirhams are taken: he thus stipulated the minimum and maximum amounts and prohibits any further judgement on behalf of those responsible for its collection. Malik, however, does not fix its minimum and maximum amount and considers that those responsible should make their own judgement as to the minimum and maximum. Ash-Shafi'i considers that the minimum is a dinar, and that it is not permitted to go below this while he does not stipulate the maximum, the latter being dependant on the ijtihad (judgement) of those responsible: the Imam, however, should try to harmonise between the different amounts, or to exact an amount in accordance with people's means."In conclusion, this verse refers to non-muslim who doesn?t pay poll-tax in Islamic State and thus do not contribute to the financial needs of the territory. It is generally agreed by the four major Jurists that jizya money is based upon one's income. We ought also not forget that muslims are also obliged to pay Zakat.Some critics try to pose the conception that the verse ought to be translated as "Kill those who believe..." instead of "Fight those who believe..." They claim since the verse uses the arabic word Qateloo, which comes from the root word Qaatil. However, there is derivitive field in arabic, when prefix and suffix are added, it determines the defination of verse in context. If it meant to say kill, verse would have said uqtulo or Uqtul.According to the Ectaco English-Arabic Online Dictionary ( http://www-old.ectaco.com), in arabic words for "Fight" are:N مقاومة, شجار, مباراة في المِكمة, صراع, وغى, عراك, مناوشة, كفاح, نضال, مِكمة,V حارب, قاتل, تقاتل, تبارز, كافح, ناضل, ِكم, خاض معركة, قاومThat is taken from: http://www-old.ectaco.com/online/diction.php3?lang=3&q=1&refid=316&rfr_id=1&rqt_id=18192843&pagelang=23&word=fight&direction=1&x=0&y=0Note: As the dictionary testifies one of the word for Fight is Qaatil (in a verb). Furthermore, in english, word Qaatil is translated thus:A DEADLY, LETHAL, VITAL, MURDERED, MURDEROUS,N KILLER, MANSLAYER, MURDERER, ASSASSIN,V BATTLE, COMBAT, ENGAGE, FIGHT, WARThat is taken from: http://www-old.ectaco.com/online/diction.php3?lang=3&q=5&refid=316&rfr_id=1&rqt_id=18192843&pagelang=23&word=%DE%C7%CA%E1&direction=2&x=29&y=3So Fight indeed is a correct translation, in a context of a VERB. Also the jizya is only upon livings, dead people cannot pay money. Therefore "kill until they pay jizya" would also have logical contradictions, as killing would cause jizya to be abolished.8:12-13 and 8:17Anti-Islam websites quote this verse as:"I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers. Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips off them. This because they contend against God and his apostle..."Let's read verses from 8:12-16:When thy Lord inspired the angels, (saying): I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will throw fear into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then smite the necks and smite of them each finger. That is because they opposed Allah and His messenger. Whoso opposeth Allah and His messenger, (for him) lo! Allah is severe in punishment. That (is the award), so taste it, and (know) that for disbelievers is the torment of the Fire. O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle, turn not your backs to them. Whoso on that day turneth his back to them, unless manoeuvring for battle or intent to join a company, he truly hath incurred wrath from Allah, and his habitation will be hell, a hapless journey's end. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 8:12-16)Hence when read in its textual context the verse is referring to smiting in the time of BATTLE. Now let's read 8:17 which is presented in absence of 8:14-16:Ye (Muslims) slew them not, but Allah slew them. And thou (Muhammad) threwest not when thou didst throw, but Allah threw, that He might test the believers by a fair test from Him. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 8:12-16)Verses 9:12-17 are in the context of Battle Of Badr. Ansar Al-'Adl (http://www.load-islam.com/C/rebuttals/Misquoted/#16) comments on 8:12-13:"The historical context is that this verse was revealed at the Battle of Badr, a battle in which the pagans of Makkah traveled over 200 miles to destroy the Muslims of Madinah. The Pagans of Makkah had an army of about 1000 while the Muslims were only 300 followers. The Prophet Muhammad ((peace be upon him)) and his followers had suffered severe persecutions and torture for 13 years in the city of Makkah. Having fled from Makkah to the safety of Madinah, they found that they were once again threatened."Al-Mubarakpuri, Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum; Riyadh-Saudi Arabia, Dar-us-Salam Publications, 1996; pp. 219-220, says:"When the fierce engagement grew too hot he (Prophet Muhammed) again began to supplicate his Lord saying: ?O All⨡ Should this group (of Muslims) be defeated today, You will no longer be worshipped.?.... Immediate was the response from All⨬ Who sent down angels from the heavens for the help and assistance of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and his companions. The Noble Qur?⮠observes:And recall when your Lord inspired the angels: ?Verily, I am with you, so keep firm those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved.? [8:12]"Furthermore, 8:19 says:(O Qureysh!) If ye sought a judgment, now hath the judgment come unto you. And if ye cease (from persecuting the believers) it will be better for you, but if ye return (to the attack) We also shall return. And your host will avail you naught, however numerous it be, and (know) that Allah is with the believers (in His Guidance). (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 8:19)It is obvious from historical and textual context therefore that the verse in no sense promote killing of innocents. Verse 8:19 reaches out a hand of peace towards the Qureysh despite their aggression.5:51Translation of PICKTHAL is usually quoted:O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. They are friends one to another. He among you who taketh them for friends is (one) of them. Lo! Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk. (PICKTHAL Translation Quran 5:51)The arabic word Awliya used in 5:51 is mistranslated by PICKTHAL and other major translators. More accurate translation of the word Awliya would be "Protector" , "allies" or "intimate friends". Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi says regarding this on http://www.islamonline.net/fatwa/english/FatwaDisplay.asp?hFatwaID=8886 :"In the verse you quoted, the word "Awliya" is used. It is a plural and its singular is "wali". The correct translation of the word ""wali"" is not "friend" but it is someone who is very close and intimate. It is also used to mean "guardian, protector, patron, lord and master."In addition, according to Ectaco Online Dictionary ( http://www-old.ectaco.com), root word of Awliya (Al-wali الولي) means:N PROTECTORThis is taken from: http://www-old.ectaco.com/online/diction.php3?lang=3&q=2&refid=316&rfr_id=3752827&rqt_id=19196640&pagelang=23&word=%C7%E1%E6%E1%ED&direction=2&x=53&y=11Whilst according to the same dictionary words for friends in arabic are:N صديق, رفيق, زميل, نصير, الصاحبي عضو من جماعة المهتزين, الرفيق,V صادق, آزرThis is taken from:http://www-old.ectaco.com/online/diction.php3?lang=3&q=3&refid=316&rfr_id=3752827&rqt_id=19196640&pagelang=23&word=friend&direction=1&x=39&y=8Al-Wali and awliya are NOT mentioned in the above list of friends.However, according to it one of the word for protector in arabic is الولي (the wali):N الحامي, المدافع, الولي, النصير, الواقية أداة للوقاية من اّذى, الوصي على العرشThis is taken from: http://www-old.ectaco.com/online/diction.php3?lang=3&q=5&refid=316&rfr_id=3752827&rqt_id=19196640&pagelang=23&word=protector&direction=1&x=33&y=12Allah says that Allah alone is the Auliya (in a sense of a protector):The likeness of those who take Auliy⧠(protectors and helpers) other than All⨠is as the likeness of a spider, who builds (for itself) a house, but verily, the frailest (weakest) of houses is the spider's house; if they but knew. (Al-'Ankabut 29:41)Or have they taken (for worship) Auliy⧠(guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, etc.) besides Him? But All⨬ He Alone is the Walspan> (Protector, etc.). And it is He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things. (Ash-Shura 42:9)The word Auliya is also used as a substitiotion for God/Lord:Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?" Say: "(It is) All⨮" Say: "Have you then taken (for worship) Auliy⧍ (protectors, etc.) other than Him, such as have no power either for benefit or for harm to themselves?" Say: "Is the blind equal to the one who sees? Or darkness equal to light? Or do they assign to All⨍ partners who created the like of His creation, so that the creation (which they made and His creation) seemed alike to them." Say: "All⨍ is the Creator of all things, He is the One, the Irresistible." (Ra'd 13:16)Do then those who disbelieve think that they can take My slaves [i.e., the angels, All⨧s Messengers, 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), etc.] as Auliy⧠(lords, gods, protectors, etc.) besides Me? Verily, We have prepared Hell as an entertainment for the disbelievers (in the Oneness of All⨠Isl⭩c Monotheism). (Al-Kahf 18:102)Verily, they can avail you nothing against All⨠(if He wants to punish you). Verily, the Z⬩m?olytheists, wrong-doers, etc.) are Auliy⧠(protectors, helpers, etc.) to one another, but All⨍ is the WalHelper, Protector, etc.) of the Muttaq?ious - see V.2:2). (Al-Jathiyah 45:19)Or have they taken (for worship) Auliy⧠(guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, etc.) besides Him? But All⨬ He Alone is the WalProtector, etc.). And it is He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things. (Ash-Shura 42:9)Surely, the religion (i.e. the worship and the obedience) is for All⨠only. And those who take Auliy⧠(protectors and helpers) besides Him (say): "We worship them only that they may bring us near to All⨮" Verily, All⨠will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ. Truly, All⨠guides not him who is a liar, and a disbeliever. (Az-Zumar 39:3)9:111Verses 9:111-112 states:Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and slay and are slain: a promise binding on Him in truth, through the Law, the Gospel, and the Qur'an: and who is more faithful to his covenant than Allah? then rejoice in the bargain which ye have concluded: that is the achievement supreme. Those that turn (to Allah) in repentance; that serve Him, and praise Him; that wander in devotion to the cause of Allah,: that bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin good and forbid evil; and observe the limit set by Allah;- (These do rejoice). So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers. (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 9:111-112)As we read in Quran limits set by Allah are: "Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors." (Yusuf Ali Translation, Quran 2:190).Thus in the light of 2:190 it can be easily understood that the verse teaches self-defence in a form of a physical jihad (striving in the path of Allah). Let us also remember the rest of context of Chapter 9, which we have discussed before in 9:5 and 9:29.2) Exposing the Hypocrisy of Jews And Christian And JewsIt is quite hypocritical of non-muslims to quote verses from Quran out of context or to mistranslate them. Some non-muslims are under the impression that their holy book does not even speak of self-defence or war! If I am to quote certain verses, I would be blamed of misquoting and taking things out of context, if that act is so disgraceful then why do certain non-muslim persist on misquoting Quran?Here is a sample of some such verses, these are from KJV unless states otherwise:"Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass." (I Samuel 15:2-3)NOTE: One might ask what crimes have the poor infant, sucking and animals have done?"And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity: Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and woman: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house." (Ezekiel 9:5-6)"Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD. Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves." (Numbers 31:16-18)"And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword." (Joshua 6:21)"Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place." (Deuteronomy 12:2-3)"All who would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, were to be put to death, whether small or great, man or woman." (From the NIV Bible, 2 Chronicles 15:13)"Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword. Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished." (Isaiah 13:15-16)"And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes..." (I Chronicles 20:3)"And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain." (Deuteronomy 2:34)"And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Hesbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city. But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities we took for a prey to ourselves." (Deuteronomy 3:6-7)"Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel..." (I Chronicles 21:12)"And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten many of the people with a great slaughter." (I Samuel 6:19)"Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword." (Deuteronomy 13:15)But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth: But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee: (Deuteronomy 20:16-17)"And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under the axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem." (II Samuel 12:31)"Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword. Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished." (Isaiah 13:15-16)"And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain." (Deuteronomy 2:34)"And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Hesbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city. But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities we took for a prey to ourselves." (Deuteronomy 3:6-7)"Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." (Psalms 137:9, KJV)"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." (Isaiah 45:7)"How blessed will be the one who seizes and dashes your little ones Against the rock." (Psalms 137:9, New American Bible)"Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up." (Hosea 13:16)"a blessing on anyone who seizes your babies and shatters them against a rock!" (Psalms 137:9, Jerusalem Bible)"The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name." (Exodus 15:3)If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives. (From the NIV Bible, Deuteronomy 22:28-29)"There are many other examples. Now, let's examine certain quotes of Jesus:"If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:26)"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household." (Matthew 10:34-37)"I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?" (Luke 12:49)"Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law." (Luke 12:51-53)"But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me." (Luke 19:27)"Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one". (Luke 22:36)Providing accurate picture of Islam -- Quran preaches peaceUnsurprisingly, Islam-critic shy away from posting verses of the Quran, which preaches peace. By bombarding verses out of their context or using dubious translations they seek to give the impression that a book such as Quran leaves no place for peace.Can muslim and non-muslim co-exist?One of the common misconception is that Quran teaches that either non-muslim must be forced to become muslim or they must be put to death. They justify themselves by misquoting verses, most of which we have discussed in this article. Now, let's examine what Quran really says, does Quran allow non-muslim to keep their religion? One whole chapter is dedicated in Quran to this topic called Surah Kafiroon (Chapter THE DISBELIEVERS):Say: O disbelievers! I worship not that which ye worship; Nor worship ye that which I worship. And I shall not worship that which ye worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 109:1-6)The chapter gives crystal-clear evidence of "let and let live". Quran states "Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion". Thus no enforcement of religion by sword or otherwise is suggested in Islam. Furthermore, Quran says that there is no compulsion in religion; non-muslims do not have to become muslims against their wishes:There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error. And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 2:256)Does Quran not say kill (innocent) non-believers?Murder is a grave sin in Islam, Quran says in 5:32:For that cause We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killeth a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. Our messengers came unto them of old with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), but afterwards lo! many of them became prodigals in the earth. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 5:32)As Quran points out killing an innocent being is like killing an entire humanity, which naturally leaves no place for killing innocents. It must be pointed out that Quran states "...whosoever killeth a human being...", thus referring to a human being and not simply restricted to muslims.Quran also says:And slay not the life which Allah hath forbidden save with right. Whoso is slain wrongfully, We have given power unto his heir, but let him not commit excess in slaying. Lo! he will be helped. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 17:33)Quran emphasises not to slay unjustly!Does Quran not states to hate non-muslims and treat them unjustly?This is another common misconception, Quran itself describes how ought a muslim to a treat non-muslims: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. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 60:8)Quran states to deal KINDLY and JUSTLY with those who don't fight us. It does not only order muslims "not to live and let live" but to even go a step further in living peacefully and deal with them kindly and justly.Another verse says:O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what ye do. Allah hath promised those who believe and do good works: Theirs will be forgiveness and immense reward. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 5:8-9)Allah emphasises not to let hatred of people prevent them from upholding justice.Does Quran not say to wage war with non-muslims for any reason possible?Quran states: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). (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 22:39-40)There are reasons for which permission of war is given is mentioned in the verse as those have been wronged and "expelled from their homes in defiance of right" because they are muslim. Quran also calls upon it's followers not to transgress limits:Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors. (YUSUF ALI Translation, Quran 2:190)By dan _1988
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