Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by bilms(m): 2:59pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
LETTER TO BOKO HARAM By: Abdulrazaq O Hamzat
Assalamualaikum Waramatullahi Wabarakatu.
, I write in the name of Allah, The most beneficent and the most merciful.
Dear Boko Haram,
I am constrained to write you, Reading through the news papers page recently regarding the issue of the bombing rocking our country Nigeria, It was reported that your organization claimed responsibility. In another report, it was reported that your sect stated your reason for embarking on this bombing mission to be the killing of your ex leader and members. It was also reported that the only condition given by your Organization for negotiation is the Adoption of Shariah Law in Nigeria.
First, I would like to start from the name of your sect, Boko Haram. Meaning education is forbidden. The stand of your sect that education is forbidden to me is a shock, considering the impact of education in the history of Islam.
The rise of Muslims to the zenith of civilization in a period of four decades was based on lslam's emphasis on learning. This is obvious when one takes a look at the Qur'an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad which are filled with references to learning, education, observation, and the use of reason. "Are those who have knowledge and those who have no knowledge alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful. " (Quran, 39:9)
The Qur'an encourages people towards scientific research:. "And whoso brings the truth and believes therein such are the dutiful." (Quran, 39:33)
It was through education that we got the loud speaker we use in calling for prayers, Education produces the bricks we use in building our mosques, produces the computer and internet we use in studying Islamic writing around world while sitting at home, produces the wall clock that makes it easy to know the time for prayers, produces the aeroplane we use in making pilgrim to the holy land.
The car your members used in transporting themselves to the bombing venue, the mobile phone, the bombs and guns, even the media used in publishing your information all are products of education. These clearly show that everything your sect has been using as the impact of education (Boko) in one way or the other.
Don’t you think Boko (Education) is Halal (Lawful)?.
Saying education is forbidden is just like saying sex is forbidden, But sex can be forbidden when done unlawfully and can equally be rewarded if done lawfully.
Acquiring knowledge and skill is essential for every one living in the modern world. It is useful as well as pleasant to pursue knowledge.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
Seeking of knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim, boy or girl, man or woman.
The pursuit of knowledge and the use of reason, based on sense and observation is made obligatory on all believers.
"The best form of worship is the pursuit of knowledge.
The Islamic Empire for more than 1,000 years remained the most advanced civilization in the world. The main reasons for this was that Islam stressed the importance and respect of learning, forbade destruction, and cultivated respect for authority, discipline, and tolerance for other religions. The teachings of Qur'an and Sunnah inspired many Muslims to their accomplishments in science and medicine.
By the tenth century their zeal and enthusiasms for learning resulted in all essential Greek medical and scientific writings being translated into Arabic in Damascus, Cairo, and Baghdad. Arabic became the international language of learning and diplomacy. The center of scientific knowledge and activity shifted eastward, and Baghdad emerged as the capitol of the scientific world. The Muslims became scientific innovators with originality and productivity through education.(Boko)
For example Islamic medicine is one of the most famous and best known facets of Islamic civilization in which the Muslims excelled. The Muslims were the great torchbearers of international scientific research. Some of the best and most eloquent praises of science came from the pens of Muslim scientists who considered their work to be acts of worship. The same motives led to the establishment of Al-Azhar (800 AD) the first university in the world. They hit the "source ball of knowledge" over the fence to Europe. In the words of Campbell, "The European medical system is Arabian not only in origin but also in its structure. The Arabs are the intellectual forbearers of the Europeans."
Further More, I would like to state here that your members were killed not because they were Boko Haram members, but because they commit an offence of murder. i.e killing of innocent people and such crime both in Shariah and the Nigerian constitution is punishable by death. If your sect had found these people guilty of any offence, it is not in your hand to take law. But despite that,I am sincerely sorry for your loss and pray that Allah forgive us all.
Lastly, About your insistence that Nigeria use the sheriah law,it is clearly stated in the Qur’an that Allah says: “Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth has been made clear from error. Whoever rejects false worship and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 256]
One of the fundamental truths established by the sacred texts is that no one can be compelled to accept Islam. It is the duty of Muslims to establish the proof of Islam to the people so that truth can be made clear from falsehood. After that, whoever wishes to accept Islam may do so and whoever wishes to continue upon unbelief may do so. No one should be threatened or harmed in any way if he does not wish to accept Islam.
jihad in Islamic Law can be waged for a number of reasons, but compelling people to accept Islam is simply not one of them.
The reason why jihad was first permitted in Islam was so the Muslims could defend themselves against persecution and expulsion from their homes.
Allah says: “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 Allah not 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 truly Allah is full of strength and might.” [Sûrah al-Hajj: 39-40]
Many of the earliest scholars mention that these were the first verses of the Qur’ân that was revealed regarding jihad.
Thereafter the following verses were revealed:
“Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. And slay them wherever you catch them and drive them out from where they drove you out, for oppression is worse than killing. But fight them not at the sacred mosque unless they 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 practice oppression.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 190-193]
From this point on, the scope of jihad was broadened from being purely for defense against direct attack to being inclusive of resistance against the persecution meted out by those who suppress the faith and deny people the freedom to choose their religion for themselves.
As for the spread of Islam, this is supposed to take place peacefully by disseminating the Message with the written and spoken word. There is no place for the use of weapons to compel people to accept Islam. Weapons can only be drawn against those who persecute and oppress others and prevent them from following their own consciences in matters of belief. The Muslims cannot just stand by while people are being denied the right to believe in Islam and their voices are being crushed. This is the meaning of Allah’s words: “And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 193]
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in his letter to the Roman governor Heracles: “I invite you to accept Islam. If you accept Islam, you will find safety. If you accept Islam, Allah will give you a double reward. However, if you turn away, upon you will be the sin of your subjects.” {Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim}.
Even when the Muslims are compelled to fight and then, as a consequence, subdue the land, their duty thereafter is only to establish Allah’s law in the land and uphold justice for all people, Muslim and non-Muslim. It is not their right to coerce their subjects to accept Islam against their will. Non-Muslims under Muslim rule must be allowed to remain on their own faith and must be allowed to practice the rights of their faith, though they will be expected to respect the laws of the land.
Had the purpose of jihad been to force the unbelievers to accept Islam, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would never have commanded the Muslims to refrain from hostilities if the enemy relented. He would not have prohibited the killing of women and children. However, this is exactly what he did.
During a battle, the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw people gathered together. He dispatched a man to find out why they were gathered. The man returned and said: “They are gathered around a slain woman.” So Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “She should not have been attacked!” Khâlid b. al-Walîd was leading the forces, so he dispatched a man to him saying: “‘Tell Khâlid not to kill women or laborers”. [Sunan Abî Dâwûd] Therefore, even in the heat of battle against a hostile enemy, the only people who may be attacked are those who are actually participating in the fighting not innocent people.
On this note, I strongly condemn your action of killing innocent Nigerians. As the Qur’an says: whoever slays a soul, unless it be for murder or for mischief in the land, it is as though he slew entire mankind; and whoever keeps it alive, it is as though he kept entire mankind alive; (Quran 5:32). Kindly listen to word of Allah and seize the bombing if truly you are behind it and engage in a reasonable dialogue with the Government.
Hope to see the name of your Sect change to Boko Halal and engage Nigerians through Powerful Awareness Campaign on what you consider Haram about Boko.
Massalam.
Ambassador Abdulrazaq Oyebanji Hamzat Goodwill Ambassador for Peace of the International Human Right Commission in Nigeria. http://elombah.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7184:letter-to-boko-haram&catid=25:politics&Itemid=92 |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Dyt(f): 3:33pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Can dey read nor understand? |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by bilms(m): 5:43pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
i hope they do |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by jamace(m): 5:53pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
They know all these. They are just suffering from religious drunkenness. ![angry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/angry.png) |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by luluosas(m): 5:59pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
How I wish they will read this for their own good! |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by bilms(m): 7:19pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
i hope they do,for the good of all |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by lagerwhenindoubt(m): 7:31pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Unfortunately Boko Haram by ideology are not open to "Western" Education they would rather go back in time to learn to live in the present. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by hakanai(m): 12:39am On Jul 02, 2011 |
bilms:
LETTER TO BOKO HARAM By: Abdulrazaq O Hamzat
Assalamualaikum Waramatullahi Wabarakatu.
, I write in the name of Allah, The most beneficent and the most merciful.
Dear Boko Haram,
I am constrained to write you, Reading through the news papers page recently regarding the issue of the bombing rocking our country Nigeria, It was reported that your organization claimed responsibility. In another report, it was reported that your sect stated your reason for embarking on this bombing mission to be the killing of your ex leader and members. It was also reported that the only condition given by your Organization for negotiation is the Adoption of Shariah Law in Nigeria.
First, I would like to start from the name of your sect, Boko Haram. Meaning education is forbidden. The stand of your sect that education is forbidden to me is a shock, considering the impact of education in the history of Islam.
The rise of Muslims to the zenith of civilization in a period of four decades was based on lslam's emphasis on learning. This is obvious when one takes a look at the Qur'an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad which are filled with references to learning, education, observation, and the use of reason. "Are those who have knowledge and those who have no knowledge alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful. " (Quran, 39:9)
The Qur'an encourages people towards scientific research:. "And whoso brings the truth and believes therein such are the dutiful." (Quran, 39:33)
It was through education that we got the loud speaker we use in calling for prayers, Education produces the bricks we use in building our mosques, produces the computer and internet we use in studying Islamic writing around world while sitting at home, produces the wall clock that makes it easy to know the time for prayers, produces the aeroplane we use in making pilgrim to the holy land.
The car your members used in transporting themselves to the bombing venue, the mobile phone, the bombs and guns, even the media used in publishing your information all are products of education. These clearly show that everything your sect has been using as the impact of education (Boko) in one way or the other.
Don’t you think Boko (Education) is Halal (Lawful)?.
Saying education is forbidden is just like saying sex is forbidden, But sex can be forbidden when done unlawfully and can equally be rewarded if done lawfully.
Acquiring knowledge and skill is essential for every one living in the modern world. It is useful as well as pleasant to pursue knowledge.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
Seeking of knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim, boy or girl, man or woman.
The pursuit of knowledge and the use of reason, based on sense and observation is made obligatory on all believers.
"The best form of worship is the pursuit of knowledge.
The Islamic Empire for more than 1,000 years remained the most advanced civilization in the world. The main reasons for this was that Islam stressed the importance and respect of learning, forbade destruction, and cultivated respect for authority, discipline, and tolerance for other religions. The teachings of Qur'an and Sunnah inspired many Muslims to their accomplishments in science and medicine.
By the tenth century their zeal and enthusiasms for learning resulted in all essential Greek medical and scientific writings being translated into Arabic in Damascus, Cairo, and Baghdad. Arabic became the international language of learning and diplomacy. The center of scientific knowledge and activity shifted eastward, and Baghdad emerged as the capitol of the scientific world. The Muslims became scientific innovators with originality and productivity through education.(Boko)
For example Islamic medicine is one of the most famous and best known facets of Islamic civilization in which the Muslims excelled. The Muslims were the great torchbearers of international scientific research. Some of the best and most eloquent praises of science came from the pens of Muslim scientists who considered their work to be acts of worship. The same motives led to the establishment of Al-Azhar (800 AD) the first university in the world. They hit the "source ball of knowledge" over the fence to Europe. In the words of Campbell, "The European medical system is Arabian not only in origin but also in its structure. The Arabs are the intellectual forbearers of the Europeans."
Further More, I would like to state here that your members were killed not because they were Boko Haram members, but because they commit an offence of murder. i.e killing of innocent people and such crime both in Shariah and the Nigerian constitution is punishable by death. If your sect had found these people guilty of any offence, it is not in your hand to take law. But despite that,I am sincerely sorry for your loss and pray that Allah forgive us all.
Lastly, About your insistence that Nigeria use the sheriah law,it is clearly stated in the Qur’an that Allah says: “Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth has been made clear from error. Whoever rejects false worship and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 256]
One of the fundamental truths established by the sacred texts is that no one can be compelled to accept Islam. It is the duty of Muslims to establish the proof of Islam to the people so that truth can be made clear from falsehood. After that, whoever wishes to accept Islam may do so and whoever wishes to continue upon unbelief may do so. No one should be threatened or harmed in any way if he does not wish to accept Islam.
jihad in Islamic Law can be waged for a number of reasons, but compelling people to accept Islam is simply not one of them.
The reason why jihad was first permitted in Islam was so the Muslims could defend themselves against persecution and expulsion from their homes.
Allah says: “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 Allah not 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 truly Allah is full of strength and might.” [Sûrah al-Hajj: 39-40]
Many of the earliest scholars mention that these were the first verses of the Qur’ân that was revealed regarding jihad.
Thereafter the following verses were revealed:
“Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. And slay them wherever you catch them and drive them out from where they drove you out, for oppression is worse than killing. But fight them not at the sacred mosque unless they 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 practice oppression.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 190-193]
From this point on, the scope of jihad was broadened from being purely for defense against direct attack to being inclusive of resistance against the persecution meted out by those who suppress the faith and deny people the freedom to choose their religion for themselves.
As for the spread of Islam, this is supposed to take place peacefully by disseminating the Message with the written and spoken word. There is no place for the use of weapons to compel people to accept Islam. Weapons can only be drawn against those who persecute and oppress others and prevent them from following their own consciences in matters of belief. The Muslims cannot just stand by while people are being denied the right to believe in Islam and their voices are being crushed. This is the meaning of Allah’s words: “And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 193]
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in his letter to the Roman governor Heracles: “I invite you to accept Islam. If you accept Islam, you will find safety. If you accept Islam, Allah will give you a double reward. However, if you turn away, upon you will be the sin of your subjects.” {Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim}.
Even when the Muslims are compelled to fight and then, as a consequence, subdue the land, their duty thereafter is only to establish Allah’s law in the land and uphold justice for all people, Muslim and non-Muslim. It is not their right to coerce their subjects to accept Islam against their will. Non-Muslims under Muslim rule must be allowed to remain on their own faith and must be allowed to practice the rights of their faith, though they will be expected to respect the laws of the land.
Had the purpose of jihad been to force the unbelievers to accept Islam, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would never have commanded the Muslims to refrain from hostilities if the enemy relented. He would not have prohibited the killing of women and children. However, this is exactly what he did.
During a battle, the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw people gathered together. He dispatched a man to find out why they were gathered. The man returned and said: “They are gathered around a slain woman.” So Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “She should not have been attacked!” Khâlid b. al-Walîd was leading the forces, so he dispatched a man to him saying: “‘Tell Khâlid not to kill women or laborers”. [Sunan Abî Dâwûd] Therefore, even in the heat of battle against a hostile enemy, the only people who may be attacked are those who are actually participating in the fighting not innocent people.
On this note, I strongly condemn your action of killing innocent Nigerians. As the Qur’an says: whoever slays a soul, unless it be for murder or for mischief in the land, it is as though he slew entire mankind; and whoever keeps it alive, it is as though he kept entire mankind alive; (Quran 5:32). Kindly listen to word of Allah and seize the bombing if truly you are behind it and engage in a reasonable dialogue with the Government.
Hope to see the name of your Sect change to Boko Halal and engage Nigerians through Powerful Awareness Campaign on what you consider Haram about Boko.
Massalam.
Ambassador Abdulrazaq Oyebanji Hamzat Goodwill Ambassador for Peace of t he International Human Right Commission in Nigeria.
Good one!!! Please boko haram you are spreading mischief and murder the land.When you considered that all this your targets,They are your neighbors.Would you now say the Quranic verse below supports your actions? "Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess.'' (4:36) Do you also think you will be of heaven with this hadith.Because you cause alot of panic and scare in so many places in Nigeria. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer.'' It was asked, "Who is that, O Messenger of Allah?'' He said, "One whose neighbour does not feel safe from his evil". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by aljharem3: 12:43am On Jul 02, 2011 |
^^^^^^
well said haka_nai and bilms |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by MShittu: 12:45am On Jul 02, 2011 |
I'm less interested in what Boko Haram will do with this, as there is a silent revolution going on up North where people are forsaking the half-truths Imams sometimes feed the people and are beginning to learn Arabic to understand the true meaning of the Qur'an for themselves. I'll be surprised if Boko Haram is still around by the time my generation are adults. The people who I hope read this are those on Nairaland who so frequently insult Islam. Those people call islam a ton of names without even trying to go and find out for themselves the religion's true message. I want those people to read this and to understand that the Islam terrorists believe in is anything but the Islam that we Muslims believe God gave us and our Prophet, Muhammad, PBUH, started the spread of. I don't want to convert anyone, simply because religion is an entirely personal thing, but I just want that hostility towards Islam and towards Muslims to lessen. It's really uncalled for and is equally hurtful. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by koruji(m): 2:21am On Jul 02, 2011 |
@MShittu I like this progressive post. As for people calling Islam names that will happen no matter what, just like christianity gets insulted all the time, but this will tend to happen more frequently when those claiming to be muslim are always the ones to be found visiting violence on others. The solution is for the leadership of your religion to be front and center in condemning terrorism, exposing those involved and coming up with ways to stop it in its tracks. This is actually similar to the bad reputation Nigeria has around the world. We can complain till we are blue in the face, but if our leaders do not do as I suggested above then the world will know no different about Nigeria than a bunch of hoodlums - even though they constitute a minority. MShittu:
I'm less interested in what Boko Haram will do with this, as there is a silent revolution going on up North where people are forsaking the half-truths Imams sometimes feed the people and are beginning to learn Arabic to understand the true meaning of the Qur'an for themselves. I'll be surprised if Boko Haram is still around by the time my generation are adults. The people who I hope read this are those on Nairaland who so frequently insult Islam. Those people call islam a ton of names without even trying to go and find out for themselves the religion's true message. I want those people to read this and to understand that the Islam terrorists believe in is anything but the Islam that we Muslims believe God gave us and our Prophet, Muhammad, PBUH, started the spread of. I don't want to convert anyone, simply because religion is an entirely personal thing, but I just want that hostility towards Islam and towards Muslims to lessen. It's really uncalled for and is equally hurtful.
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Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by redsun(m): 2:34am On Jul 02, 2011 |
Islamist fundamentalists like boko haram are the darkest of the dark.They emerge in environments where life is cheap and wasteful.
Nigeria has reached a stage where the centre can not hold any more,a stage where evil is at outright war with good.It is no longer religious differences but those in light and those in the dark |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by redsun(m): 3:05am On Jul 02, 2011 |
Islam like any other religion is subject to reasoning.Just because mohammed did does not mean every other moslem will tow the line. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by sirjec(m): 7:55am On Jul 02, 2011 |
If I understand their fight, The say Western Education and not all education. May be they would accept Islamic Education |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Nobody: 8:15am On Jul 02, 2011 |
redsun:
Islam like any other religion is subject to reasoning.Just because mohammed did does not mean every other moslem will tow the line.
GOOD ONE |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by edoyad(m): 8:28am On Jul 02, 2011 |
It baffles me when i see muslims from Arab nations looking clean and enlightened; girls in denim gowns with Hijabs studying in the libraries or parks ; clean and well planned mosques with orderly processions etc.
Compare that to Aboki's version of Islam: dirty illiterate women with grotesque looking children on their backs and polio stricken ones crawling behind them; all manner of disorderliness in the name of 'almighty'; and refusal to get even the most basic education.
Just look at the calibre of youths that partook in the Arab uprisings, even the suicide bombers that fight western ideologies, a stark difference from the horde of illiterates the morons are marketing as disciples of mohammed. How could anyone take these charlatans serious ? |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by BIGERBOY1: 10:53am On Jul 02, 2011 |
Kenezi:
The author of that letter is worse than boko haram, because he is lying to others and himself. It is Islamic to murder "infidels". Muhammed did it, his successors did it, now boko haram are doing it.
i wonder who is worse you or boko haram, u r both extrimist on different divide just as boko haram would not listen to the puritanical islam presented in this article and would rather stick to their jundiced interpretation, so would u also stick to your delusional thought u have about islam. but u know what they say prejudice die hard. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by 190: 11:43am On Jul 02, 2011 |
REPLY FROM BOKO HARAM!!
F[i]U[/i]CK YOU AND YOUR LETTER ![angry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/angry.png) |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by fumisko(f): 11:52am On Jul 02, 2011 |
i think the are just jobbless and all this is just to make their names heard, its just so unfortunate that other innocent people will continue to pay for their foolishness with their lifes ![](/faces/huh.png) |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by proffmanue(m): 11:55am On Jul 02, 2011 |
Islam is on a path of self destruction. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by LagosShia: 11:59am On Jul 02, 2011 |
[size=18pt]Aren't there some verses of the Qur'an that condone "killing the infidel"? [/size]By Huda, About.com Guide Question: Aren't there some verses of the Qur'an that condone "killing the infidel"? Answer: The Qur'an commands Muslims to stick up for themselves in a defensive battle -- i.e. if an enemy army attacks, then Muslims are to fight against that army until they stop their aggression. All of the verses that speak about fighting/war in the Qur'an are in this context. There are some specific verses that are very often "snipped" out of context, either by critics of Islam discussing "jihadism," or by misguided Muslims themselves who wish to justify their aggressive tactics. "Slay Them" - If They Attack You FirstFor example, one verse (in its snipped version) reads: "slay them wherever you catch them" (Qur'an 2:191). But who is this referring to? Who are "they" that this verse discusses? The preceding and following verses give the correct context: "Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loves not transgressors. And slay them wherever you catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter, But if they cease, God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful, If they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression" (2:190-193). It is clear from the context that these verses are discussing a defensive war, when a Muslim community is attacked without reason, oppressed and prevented from practicing their faith. In these circumstances, permission is given to fight back -- but even then Muslims are instructed not to transgress limits, and to cease fighting as soon as the attacker gives up. Even in these circumstances, Muslim are only to fight directly against those who are attacking them, not innocent bystanders or non-combatants. "Fight the Pagans" - If They Break TreatiesA similar verse can be found in chapter 9, verse 5 -- which in its snipped, out of context version could read: "fight and slay the pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war)." Again, the preceding and following verses give the context. This verse was revealed during a historical period when the small Muslim community had entered into treaties with neighboring tribes (Jewish, Christian, and pagan). Several of the pagan tribes had violated the terms of their treaty, secretly aiding an enemy attack against the Muslim community. The verse directly before this one instructs the Muslims to continue to honor treaties with anyone who has not since betrayed them, because fulfilling agreements is considered a righteous action. Then the verse continues, that those who have violated the terms of the treaty have declared war, so fight them, (as quoted above). Directly after this permission to fight, the same verse continues, "but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity, then open the way for them, for God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful." The subsequent verses instruct the Muslims to grant asylum to any member of the pagan tribe/army who asks for it, and again reminds that "as long as these stand true to you, stand ye true to them: for God loves the righteous." ConclusionAny verse that is quoted out of context misses the whole point of the message of the Qur'an. Nowhere in the Qur'an can be found support for indiscriminate slaughter, the killing of non-combatants, or murder of innocent persons in 'payback' for another people's alleged crimes. The Islamic teachings on this subject can be summed up in the following verses (Qur'an 60:7- ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) : "It may be that God will grant love (and friendship) between you and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies. For God has power (over all things), and God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. God does not forbid you, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for God loves those who are just." http://islam.about.com/od/terrorism/f/terrorism_verse.htm |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by LagosShia: 12:06pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
as for those giving excuses to boko haram who themselves are not muslims,but they want and wish for boko haram to continue giving muslims and islam a bad image as their alqaeda folks have done,let me tell you this:
boko haram can be right in opposing education used for missionary purpose and evangelizing and converting unsuspecting muslim students into christianity.but no where is it islamically forbidden to study english or any other language.if we muslims do not know english how can we spread islam to english speakers? Ahmad Deedat,the legendary muslim preacher,used english perfectly to spread islam and disprove christianity and defeat christian pastors and evangelists in debates and public talks.Ahmad Deedat even after his death continues to inspire many english speakers to become muslim.you just need to search for "Ahmad Deedat" on youtube and watch his impressive videos.
also,science and knowledge is good for all humanity regardless where it comes from.muslim scientists in the days of the empire,studied greek works.
also,there is really nothing western about christianity and using education to convert unsuspecting muslim students.the west is far from being christian.they are pagan and atheist and secular.so what muslims should be careful of in Nigeria are those christian missioanries who open learning institutions to "help" us with "poisoned honey".they pretend they want to educate us but only to confuse us and steal our souls for their own benefit.other than that we have nothing against any education.we should also examine our english textbooks that our children use to learn and read and make sure those textbooks are not missionary textbooks and do not contain christian religious messages to indoctrinate our children in disguise of "teaching them". |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by senbonzakurakageyoshi(m): 12:14pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
190:
REPLY FROM BOKO HARAM!!
F[i]U[/i]CK YOU AND YOUR LETTER ![angry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/angry.png)
ACTUAL REPLY FROM BOKO HARAM *BOMBS 190's HOME* |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Nobody: 12:26pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
Yesterday you will say islamic banking are in christian countries like england and US today you will say they are pagan. LMAO. Eeddiot |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Choboi(m): 12:27pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
It is very dishearthen hearin all d evils dis bastardz boko 'ram' hav done & again reading d most foolish message ve ever read, imagine d stupid pple sendin a note as if a guy is sendin a well structured love letter to his girlfriend, Bleep u nd ur stupid letter. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Nobody: 12:30pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
@northern shia. Who dash U̶̲̥̅̊ lagos.Yesterday you will say islamic banking are in christian countries like england and US today you will say they are pagan. U̶̲̥̅̊ said boko rams are not muslim but they maybe right if they r fightin missionaries that is convertin unsuspet muslims. R U̶̲̥̅̊ well? LMAO. Eeddiot |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Nobody: 12:36pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
Good. They understand English? ![shocked](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/shocked.gif) Someone translate this to arabic or their indigenous language for them |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by LagosShia: 12:37pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
kcswat:
@northern shia. Who dash U̶̲̥̅̊ lagos.Yesterday you will say islamic banking are in christian countries like england and US today you will say they are pagan. U̶̲̥̅̊ said boko rams are not muslim but they maybe right if they r fightin missionaries that is convertin unsuspet muslims. R U̶̲̥̅̊ well? LMAO. Eeddiot
you should join boko haram and learn how to read english.then i will answer your post. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Nobody: 12:38pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
![undecided](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/undecided.png) @ write up there is no need for schooling.allah has already pre-ordained what you wil become. bisimillahi ![lipsrsealed](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/lipsrsealed.png) |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by LagosShia: 12:43pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
careytommy:
@ write up there is no need for schooling.allah has already pre-ordained what you wil become. bisimillahi ![lipsrsealed](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/lipsrsealed.png)
that is not what muslims believe. it is christians who belive in "original sin" and that every baby (innocent as babies are) have a sinful nature and are condemned for the sin they did not commit.learn more about your religion and see how backward and irrational christianity is.the ignorance of nigerian christians is alarming.this narrow-mindedness even from their so called leaders will only create more suspicion and fear in the society. |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by Delafruita(m): 12:44pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
Islam has always been a religion of peace and that hasn't changed.its just unfortunate that some maniacs have chosen to manipulate some verses of the qur'an to soothe their bastardised philosophy.i respect muslims a lot and i dont consider this boko harams as muslims.its unfortunate they have created a bad tag by which muslims around the country would now be considered |
Re: Letter To Boko Haram: This Is Great by umechuma: 12:47pm On Jul 02, 2011 |
The author of this letter is assumed to be southern by his name(Ambassador Abdulrazaq Oyebanji Hamzat) who is also not considered as true Muslim by his northern fellow counterpart because of his liberal views on what Islam is all about.A northern Muslim is a conservative and understands Islam differently from a southern Muslim.Therefore this letter is only relevant in the south and total nonsense in the north. |