ISLAM VERSUS TERRORISM

This issue should not have been an issue of contention,however,it has been an issue of contention and the issues raised must be examined thoroughly.

There are these terroristic groups around the world hiding behind Islam in metting out their terror attacks on the human race.

Such groups include Al-Qaeeda,Al-Shabab,Hezbolla,Boko Haram etc.

It is unfortunate they are all Arabic names.
Is that all??? No!!!
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In discussing this topic,it is imperative to raise fundamental questions in order that we are all guided in our submissions.

1. Do the sordid and uncorroborated activities of these groups have Qur'anic connotations?

2. Does Islam support terrorism?
3. Does Islam support barbarism?
4. Does Islam support suicide bombing?
5. Does Islam justify cataclysm?
No!!!
The activities of these groups have no Qur'anic justification and connotation.

Islam does not support terrorism and so we are not terrorists.

Islam does not support suicide bombing and we are not suicide bombers.

Islam is not a fanatic religion and we are not fanatics.

Islam is not extremer's religion and we are not extremists. Islam does not support mass murder and we are not mass murderers.

It is necessary to put on record that the activities of Boko Haram,Alshabab,Al-Qaeeda and any other group hinding behind Islam are purely unIslamic and Qur'anically wrong because they are allien to the Qur'an.

Their activities are not answerable by the Qur'an because they have no basis in the Qur'an.

People also,out of ignorance and naivety,make this argument without knowing that there is a vast dichotomy between a Muslim and a Muslim Believer.

One can call him/herself a Muslim by not being a Muslim believer,therefore,the acts and deeds of such persons are unknown to Islam.

By extension,a Muslim Believer would not engage in any such manner of wanzamism,barbarism,satanism,diabolism and demonism.

The Qur'an is very explicit in telling us that he who does things that are inconsistent with and injurious to the Qur'an is not a Muslim even though he may see himself as a Muslim.

Qur'an says, 'There is no compulsion in religion.
The right way has become distinct from
error.' (-The Cow, 2:256) . No other verse of the
Qur'an contradicts this particular verse.
Whoever imposes Islam or any other religion on
anybody does so against the dictates of the Holy
Qur'an. Islamic law forbids aggressive
warfare. The Quran says, 'But if the enemies
incline toward peace, do you also incline
towards peace. And trust in God! For He is the
one who hears and knows all things.' (8:61) The
Quran chapter 'The Cow,' 2:190.
It is our duty as Muslim believers to defend the religion on the basis of beliefs,principles,knowledge and facts.

In the final analysis,Islam does not support cataclysm,it supports nothing other than peace.

That is why it is called Islam.
Islam means Salaam.
Salaam means Shalom.
Shalom means Peace.
Therefore,Islam means Peace.
By Osumanu Abubakar
0242782515.