Islam and peace-6

Islam has no relation with terrorism

 

Those who are hostile to Islam have propagandized that Islam spread because of the sword, that because of Jihad, there is now an atmosphere of terror and peace has left us; that Islam teaches Jihad and terrorism; that it orders killing and massacre; that Muslims very presence is a danger for world peace.  This seems to be a conspiracy against Islam.

 

To talk about terrorism and Islam in the same breath is against truth and fact.  This is mere lies and slander.  There can be no relation between Islam and terrorism.  Islam means obedience and submission, which goes against terrorism.  Practically, in Islamic teachings, the absolute import of selflessness and sacrifice is found, which is miles away from terrorism.

 

How can that religion teach terrorism, which grants equal rights to those who don’t follow it without their asking for it?

 

Can that religion teach terrorism, which stops from discrimination and partiality based on parentage, country and the like?

 

Can that law be a threat to peace, which prohibits cutting of fruit-bearing tree?

 

Can those People of Faith be a threat to the world, from the world originally learnt the message of peace?

 

Never.  Islam is a religion of peace and love.  Every rule of it supports the cause of world peace.

 

Jihad was not commanded to propagate Islam, but the military campaigns of those hostile to Islam are behind it.  The purpose and motive of Jihad is to end tumult and disturbances which destroy the peace and to maintain peace.  Jihad, whether it is defensive or seems offensive, is a movement against oppression and persecution.  If the reason behind Jihad was Kufr or denying Islam, then Islam would not have prohibited the killing of women, children and the old.  If the purpose of Jihad is to kill non-Muslims, then the kings of India, who ruled on this land for centuries would not have allowed even 1 non-Muslim to be alive here.  They would have razed every temple and such to the ground, when on the other hand we see because of the character and conduct of the Sufi saints, the whole populace lived in an atmosphere of peace.  Islam is a universal religion; in fact, it is the only code of life which ensures the betterment and success of all human beings.  Islam’s message of peace is for the entire humanity and all its sections and classes.  The very purpose of the presence of Muslims in this world is to provide benefit and relief to others.  As Allah Ta’ala says:

 

You are the best community brought forth for (the guidance of) :ankind: you command righteousness, forbid evil and believe in Allah.  Surah Al imran (3:110)

 

When the purpose of creation of Muslims is the benefit of others, then wherever Muslims live, Islam permits it.  When Islam allows Muslims to live in non-Muslim countries, it also teaches them how to live there.  Through the passport and visa, Muslims enter into a kind of agreement with the country that they will not disobey the rules of the country.