“Because of that, We decreed to the Children of Israel that if anyone kills a person unless, in retribution for murder or spreading corruption in the land, it is as if he kills all humanity, while if any saves a life, it is as if he saves the lives of all humanity.<\/strong> Our messengers came to them with clear signs, but many of them continued to commit excesses in the land.” The Quran 5:32<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>“…Do not take life, which Allah has made sacred, except by way of Justice and law…”The Quran 6:151.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In recent years, several churches and mosques were bombed in different countries. As a result, many worshipers died in Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Not surprisingly, Boko Haram, ISIS, and others have claimed responsibility. If these extremist groups believe that by bombing places of worship, they did a service to any religion, then they were dead wrong. The Quran categorically rejects similar destructive behavior to others’ religious places. https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2018\/may\/13\/deaths-bomb-attacks-churches-indonesia-surabaya. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Quran 22:40<\/strong>. \u201c\u2026If Allah did not repel some people using others, many monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, where Allah\u2019s name is pronounced abundantly, would have been destroyed. Allah is sure to help those who help His cause. Allah is strong and mighty.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Suicide bombing has become a cliche for Muslim extremists. It is important to realize that wearing a suicide vest and killing innocent people will not facilitate anyone’s path to heaven, as we can see that the Quran prohibits suicide as well as innocent killings clearly and unambiguously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Quran 4:29<\/strong>. \u201cAnd do not kill yourselves; surely, God is most Merciful to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Quran 17:33<\/strong>, \u201cDo not kill a soul which Allah has made sacred\u00a0except by right of justice. Whoever is killed unjustly, We have given his heir authority, but let him not exceed the limits in taking life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Islam does not only forbid the killing of human beings; it also forbids harming any form of life without a valid reason. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended not to slaughter animals in front of other animals. Islam does not allow believers to uproot trees or destroy plantation at the time of war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the years, Muslim nations have faced crises created by small but virulent groups of extremists. First, these extremist groups are transgressing the basic Islamic tenets of compassion, the sanctity of life, and respect for others’ rights to choose their own belief, as the Quran dictates, and the prophet (PBUH) practiced. Muslims in general and Muslim organizations have expressed their distaste and dismay for these anti-Islamic and inhumane actions. Many Muslim scholars have issued religious verdicts (Fatwa) on terrorism and suicide bombings calling these acts as unjust, evil, and against Islamic principles. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri issued over 600 pages long Fatwa on Terrorism. On a similar note, U.S. Muslim Religious Council Issued Fatwa Against Terrorism<\/strong>: http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/us-muslims-issue-fatwa-against-terrorism\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not desecrate places of worship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Suicide killing is prohibited<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do not harm animals or plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be on him) traditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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