Unfortunately more and more often,
Islam has been associated with terrorism
and violence due to the actions of a few
extreme individuals who’ve taken it upon
themselves to do the most heinous
crimes in the name of Islam. The Alqaeedah, Boko Haram still unresolvable problem and others are assumed to
be justified by Islam in the minds of some
people. This idea has been fueled further
by many media channels which defame
Islam by portraying these bombers as
‘Islamists’ or ‘Jihadists’, as though they
were sanctioned by Islam, or had any
legitimate spokemenship on behalf of
Muslims. The actions of a few fanatical
individuals who happen to have Muslim
names or ascribe themselves to the
Muslim faith should not be a yardstick by
which Islam is judged. For the same
reason, that one would not do justice to
Christianity if it where perceived as
sanctioning the genocide of the Native
Americans, the atrocities of world war II
or the bombings of the IRA.
To understand Islam’s stance on
terrorism, one must refer to its original
sources, the Quran and the teachings of
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon
him,which are explicit in their prohibition
of any form of injustice including that of
wanton violence which seeks to instill
fear, injury or death to civilians.

The Quran turns our attention to the high
value of human life, whether it is Muslim
or Non-Muslim and makes it absolutely
forbidden to take an innocent life
unjustly. The gravity of such a crime is
equated, in the Quran, with the killing of
all humanity.
“On that account: We ordained for the
Children of Israel that if any one slew
a person - unless it be for murder or
for spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people: and if any one saved a life, it
would be as if he saved the life of the
whole people. Then although there
came to them Our apostles with clear
signs, yet, even after that, many of
them continued to commit excesses in
the land.” ( 5:32 )
Not only is human life sacred in Islam but
the property, wealth, family and dignity of
all individuals in society are to be
respected and protected. Those who
transgress these rights and sow fasad
(corruption) as the Quran describes it,
incur the wrath of Allah.
"…and seek not corruption in the
earth; lo! Allah loveth not corrupters
" (28:77)
Likewise in another verse
“The blame is only against those who
oppress men and wrong-doing and
insolently transgress beyond bounds
through the land, defying right and
justice: for such there will be a
penalty grievous” (42:42)

Islam goes further than just prohibiting
oppression and safeguarding rights, it
commands its faithful to deal kindly and
compassionately to all those who seek to
live in peace and harmony
"Allah forbids you not, 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 Allah loves those who are
just" (60:
In times of war and conflict, where
enmity can obstruct an individual’s
judgement to act morally, Islam
commands that justice be upheld even
towards one’s enemies.
"O ye who believe! stand out firmly for
Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and
let not the hatred of others to you
make you swerve to wrong and depart
from justice. Be just: that is next to
piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-
acquainted with all that ye do" (5:
Centuries before the Geneva Convention
was drawn up, Muslims were bound by a
code of conduct which the Prophet
Muhammad, peace be upon him, set. He
forbade the killing of women, children and
elderly in war. In an authentic narration
the Prophet (pbuh) warned that he who
kills anyone who has a covenant of peace
with the Muslims will not smell the scent
of Paradise. In fact, he taught that justice
is not only to humans but must be shown
to animals and all living things.

In a narration the Prophet (pbuh) informed us
about how a lady was sent to hell
because of a cat she had locked up until it
starved and died. If such is the sanctity
which Islam places on the soul of an
animal, how much more grave is the
killing of hundreds of innocent humans?!
Abu Bakr the first Calipha of the Muslims
reflected these prophetic teachings when
he advised his general Yazid, who was
confronting Roman armies,
"I advise you ten things, Do not kill
women or children or an aged, infirm
person. Do not cut down fruit-bearing
trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place.
Do not slaughter sheep or camels except
for food. Do not burn bees and do not
scatter them. Do not steal from the
booty, and do not be cowardly."
The message of the Quran is clear as we
have seen, that the sanctity of any human
life is to be respected and any violation in
that regard is paramount to the worst
crime. Mercy is at the heart of the
Islamic call, “We sent thee (O
Muhammad) not save as a mercy for
the peoples” (21:107) ; a totally different
message to what the terrorists are sadly
imparting to humanity.

Aren't you tired of lying to yourself.

Terrorists are called FUNDAMENTALISTS. They adhere to the fundamentals of Islam.

Rev. King was called a fundamentalist in the words expressed by kiro, Rev. King practiced the fundamentals of christianity which include baptism church members with fire, having affairs with members of your church! Another christian fundamentals involve murdering ur own child by Faith healing;

www.nairaland.com/1291509/how-dubious-belief-faith-healing

So keep fooling urself!