Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!crdgw1!rpi!bu.edu!m2c!wpi.WPI.EDU!cauchy.wpi.edu!shari From: d89-gsk@nada.kth.se (Gani Skepi) Newsgroups: soc.religion.islam Subject: Re: QUESTIONS Message-ID: <1991Feb16.081004.27465@wpi.WPI.EDU> Date: 16 Feb 91 08:10:04 GMT References: <1991Feb12.061033.25437@nntp-server> Sender: news@wpi.WPI.EDU (News) Reply-To: d89-gsk@nada.kth.se (Gani Skepi) Organization: Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Lines: 96 Approved: shari@wpi.wpi.edu Originator: shari@cauchy.wpi.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: cauchy.wpi.edu SALAM ALEIKUM In article <1991Feb12.061033.25437@nntp-server.caltech.edu>, mh52+@andrew.cmu.edu (Mohamed Adzlee Harun) writes: |> 1. Can an Islamic State invade a polytheistic state which refuses to |> accept Islam although, it is not hostile to the Islamic State? |> No, Jihad (as a holy war)is only permitted in some occasions. The pen is always stonger than the sword, but when nobody is interested in what you are saying or writing then you have only the sword left. But the question is when can you say that you are fighting in a holy war? God explains it by saying: (5:75-76)" And why should ye not Fight in the Cause of Allah and of those, being weak, are illtreated (and oppressed)? Men women, and children, whose cry is: 'Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from Thee one who will protect; and raise for us one who will help!' Those who do believe Fight in the cause Allah, and those who reject Faith fight in the cause of Evil: So fight ye against the friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan." (22:39-41)"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. (They are) those who, if we establish them in the land, establish Regular prayer and give Regular charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong; Whith Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs." (2:190-193)" Fight in the Cause of Allah, those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; For Allah loveth not transgressors. And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where ever they have turned you out; For tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; But fight them not at the Sacred Mosque (Mecka), unless they (first) fight you there: But if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress Faith. But if they cease, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. And Fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail Justice and Faith in Allah; But if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practise oppression." |> 2. Can an Islamic State kill and/or drive out polytheists living in |> the Islamic State, who refuse to accept Islam , although they are not |> hostile to Muslims? No, not if they aren't a threat to the islamic state and its people.. (2:256)"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out Clear from Error: whoever Rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustwothy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things." (45:14)"Tell those who believe, to forgive those who do not look forward to the Days of Allah; It is for Him to recompense (for good or ill) each People according to what they have earned." (50:39)" Bear, then, with patience, all that they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord, ..." (28:56)" It is true thou wilt not be able to guide everyone whom thou lovest: but Allah guides those whom He will: and He knows best those who recieve guidance." |> |> 3. Can terrorism ever be justified in Islam? |> It depends on what you mean with terrorism. The Zionists even call the Intifada terrorism. |> -Peace, |> Mohamad, Shaheedah Peace. ********************************************************************* -------------------------------------------------------------------- (SAHIH MUSLIMIN- HADITH 79)" ... I heard the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) saying: He who amongst you should see something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhort it) from his heart, and that is the least of faith." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- **********************************************************************