Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said: “O you who believe, do not consume each other’s properties illicitly – only mutually acceptable transactions are permitted. You shall not kill yourselves. God is Merciful towards you.” (Quran 4:29)
*Terrorism Has No Place in Islam:*
This is the reminder of the Quran: “We made a covenant with you, that you shall not shed your blood, nor shall you evict each other from your homes. You agreed and bore witness.” (Quran 2:84)
*The Traits of the Believers are Reflected in Jihad and Not in Terrorism as Understood from these Verses:*
“They avoid gross sins and vice, and when angered they forgive… When gross injustice befalls them, they stand up for their rights. Although the just requital for an injustice is an equivalent retribution, those who pardon and maintain righteousness are rewarded by God. He does not love the unjust… Resorting to patience and forgiveness reflects a true strength of character.” (Quran 42:37-43)
*Killing Innocent People is Prohibited and Condemned:*
Innocent people are victims of terrorism. Killing innocent people is prohibited in Quran: “You shall not kill any person – for God has made life sacred – except in the course of justice. If one is killed unjustly, then we give his heir authority to enforce justice. Thus, he shall not exceed the limits in avenging the murder; he will be helped.” (Quran 17:33) “You shall not kill – God has made life sacred – except in the course of justice.” (Quran 6:151)
*Grossness of Murder can be Understood from this Verse:*
“Because of this, we decreed for the Children of Israel that anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people. And anyone who spares a life, it shall be as if he spared the lives of all the people…” (Quran 5:32)
*Jihad is Needed Only When Peaceful Solution Fails:*
“If it were not for God’s support of some people against others, there would be chaos on earth. But God showers His grace upon the people.” (Quran 2:251)
*Quran Allows to Fight Only if the Terms of the Treaty is Violated:*
“If they violate their oaths after pledging to keep their covenants, and attack your religion, you may fight the leaders of paganism – you are no longer bound by your covenant with them – that they may refrain” (Quran 9:12)
*War should be Tolerated Only to Drive Away Aggression and Tyranny:*
“Permission is granted to those who are being persecuted, since injustice has befallen them, and God is certainly able to support them. They were evicted from their homes unjustly, for no reason other than saying, “Our Lord is God…” (Quran 22:39-40)
*Quran doesn’t Promote Fighting but Friendship with those Who don’t Fight with Believers:*
“God does not enjoin you from befriending those who do not fight you because of religion, and do not evict you from your homes. You may befriend them and be equitable towards them. God loves the equitable.” (Quran 60:8)
*Quran Promotes Peace and it Shows the Way to Establish the Same:*
“If they resort to peace, so shall you, and put your trust in God. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.” (Quran 8:61) Another verse states: “…Therefore, if they leave you alone, refrain from fighting you, and offer you peace, then God gives you no excuse to fight them” (Quran 4:90)
*Quran Teaches us How to Treat the Non-Fighting Enemies in their Territories:*
“If one of the idol worshipers sought safe passage with you, you shall grant him safe passage, so that he can hear the word of God, then send him back to his place of security. That is because they are people who do not know.” (Quran 9:6)
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Shaykh, you are very correct
May Allah reward you abundantly