WHY DO MUSLIMS TORMENT, MURDER INNOCENT PEOPLE?

Their sound character and conduct should leave an impression in the hearts of non-Muslims that Islam is a religion of submission and subjugation to the orders of Allah Ta'ala which invokes the peace of Allah Ta'ala on earth.

Thus, Islam is a religion of peace and is against any act that impedes peace.

Even, when there is a declaration of Jihad (by competent and reliable Ulama, after having studied the situation and substantiating the need for Jihad with Shar'ee reasons), it is prohibited to target and kill women, children and old people.

Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to advise the army before dispatching them, 'Do not deceive, do not disfigure, do not kill children and those in churches.' (I'elaa-us-Sunan vol.12 pg.31; Idaratul Qur'aan)

It is clear from the foregoing narration that the flight bombing of the twin towers of the World Trade Centre, New York and the Pentagon has no basis in Islamic Shari'ah. Therefore, as Muslims, we are required to adhere to the laws of the Shari'ah.

If Muslims perceive any injustices to them, they should create suitable channels and avenues to address such issues. If they are unsuccessful in their endeavours, they should make Mashwara (consult) with the Fuqahaa (intelligent) and Aabideen (pious) people on the best course of action. It is against the spirit of Islam to make independent decisions as that may be dangerous to the course of Islam.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Does Islam have anything to offer humanity?
Respected scholar, Really, I am torn from within. Islam has been subject to so many attacks, brandishing it as a religion that has nothing to offer to humanity. As we are now approaching another September 11, questions are being poured on what Islam has to offer humanity. Can you answer this question?

In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear questioner, thank you very much for kind words, and we implore so that the light of Islam overshadows all and sundry. First of all, we'd like to make it clear that when judging any religion to lay hand on its authenticity and veracity of its message, one should look beyond its followers or those who claim affiliation to this divine religion.

This draws us to the facts clarified by Sheikh Muhammad Al-Gazzali, late Muslim thinker and renowned Da`iyah; he says 'You can find some people who describe themselves as belonging to religion, and they display all the physical manifestation of religion. However, they are sick at hearts and defective in thoughts. You can be sure that these people are as far away from religion as the sickness of their hearts and the defectiveness of their minds.

Suffering from dilapidation, a house can no longer be described as luxurious or fine, even if it has been newly painted. Likewise, a person cannot be described as being religious if the nature of his or her heart and mind has been corrupted by whims.

True religiousness is built on the soundness and purity of heart, devoid of any corruption. Allah Almighty says: 'So set thy purpose (O Muhammad) for religion as a man by nature upright the nature (framed) of Allah, in which He hath created man. There is no altering (the laws of) Allah's creation. That is the right religion, but most men know not.' (Ar-Room: 30)

The teachings of Islam aim to protect this part of human nature from the strange illness that try to attack it.

In the light of the above statements, there is no way for the Westerners - or non-Muslims in general - to understand the true message of Islam unless they try to objectively delve deep into the pure sources of this religion, away from stereotyped ideas they have learnt mainly through the media. In this way, they will certainly see that Islam is rich in resources and bounties that it offers humanity.

Part of these fine resources are clarified by Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, former president of the Islamic Society of North America, as he states the following:

'We human beings have mind, soul and body. We live as individuals and in families and communities. We are confronted with life and death. We need a religion that satisfies all our needs and answers all our questions and queries.

As Muslims, Islam satisfies our minds and souls and takes care of our physical needs. Islam brings balance between our individual needs and our social and collective concerns. Islam provides success, felicity and happiness in this life and salvation in the eternal life.

Islam is the religion that is based on the true natural disposition or Fitrah of human beings. Islam presents in the most authentic form the same religion that Allah gave to all His Prophets and Messengers.

Islam offers to humanity:
1-A clear, simple, sound and profound belief system presented in an authentic Book and by the life and example of a noble, perfect and historical Person. Continued

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