NYSC › Re: Emeje Chinonye: Female Corper Dies In Borno State (photos) by ABUPHARM(m): 12:25pm On Aug 08, 2019 |
iTearHerToto: Who killed her Villager people Maybe Herdsmen Maybe too Boko Maybe o Afonja Don't think so. Wetin afonja find go North?? But if they did then truly our god is an awesome god
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Education › Re: Bishop Oyedepo Opens Center For Soiless Agriculture In Landmark University by ABUPHARM(m): 9:57pm On Aug 02, 2019 |
HigherEd: Soiless agriculture is safe. There's even less nutrient loss because all nutrients are determined in advance. However it is mostly championed by Urban nations like Singapore, Isreal who don't have the luxury of land to use up for extensive farming.
But Landmark being an Agric uni must explore it. It should be very useful to a place like Lagos if they ever dream of being self sufficient in food production. Thanks for the enlightenment |
Education › Re: Bishop Oyedepo Opens Center For Soiless Agriculture In Landmark University by ABUPHARM(m): 9:52pm On Aug 02, 2019 |
CodeTemplar: This is a timely solution for Buhari and his brethren who believe they must grab another man's land before they can plant crop/grass to graze. Soilless farming is good for arid regions and those with no land but will Buhari accept? What concerns Buhari with this now? Wait oo, is Buhari the cause of your misery in life?
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Education › Re: Olajide Rilwan Lekan: Medical Graduate Without "B" Grade From Russia University by ABUPHARM(m): 2:17pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
He's even a Yeloba moozlem
IPOB right now
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Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Algeria: Manchester City React To Mahrez Goal Against Super Eagles by ABUPHARM(m): 1:18pm On Jul 15, 2019*. Modified: 1:48pm On Jul 15, 2019 |
Danelo: It was inevitable. The team lost to Algerian team that has zeal n tenacity
Our goal keeper Apoyi or wats his name is just dea so it won’t look like we are 10 men We were ten men... Well they deserved to win the match, so they won |
Sports › Re: Henrikh Mkhitaryan Marries Long Time Girlfriend, Betty Vardanyan by ABUPHARM(m): 10:23am On Jun 18, 2019 |
illiteratepmb: She is over slim. I can even swallow her tiny breast. I am very sure that her puna go tight wella. I know say na only time e go take Las las sense go locate you  illiteratepmb: She is over slim. I can even swallow her tiny breast. I am very sure that her puna go tight wella. I know say na only time e go take Las las sense go locate you |
Politics › Re: Akoko, Edo Banishes Fulani Herdsmen From Their Place by ABUPHARM(m): 9:56pm On May 19, 2019 |
martineverest: tell me what I don't know ..oversabi.
akoko Edo speaks owo language..they bear Yoruba names too.....a typical example of akoko Edo man is Dele momodu. Martineverest you are very wrong sir, Akoko Edo speak numerous indigeneous languages and none is close to owo language. Unlearn to disseminate erroneous information on social platform. |
Career › Re: Oluwatobi Al-Bakare Becomes Second Lieutenant Of US Army, Husband Celebrates Her by ABUPHARM(m): 7:46pm On May 19, 2019 |
Sellfish: I sight her Hijab 
For once in a long while...
Islam Amaka  If it had been in Nigeria some dimwit would have been wailing islamization agenda. Hope they can see how a Muslim female military dressed in the USA without any hassles. But if is UI international female students wearing hijab those bunch of hypocrites mixed with inferiority cimplex will say they are enforcing Islam on them. |
Sports › Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Celebrating Winning The Serie A Title With The Juventus Squad by ABUPHARM(m): 10:41pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
I'm so glad and fortunate that i could witness the era of CR7
He is undoubtedly the GOAT |
Politics › Re: Stop Depending On Men - Nnia Nwodo Tells Women by ABUPHARM(m): 10:33pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Biglittlelois: I have noticed the northerners don't complain when it comes to their women depending on them, why?? Cos the women are totally submissive cos they earned it, but does south, the men with their lazy tendencies, want their women to be independent and submissive at the same time forcefully, forgetting that you can't have both at the same time,
Submission, same as respect, is earned not forced, do your duty as a man which is to provide, when your wife sees your hard work and determination to provide, she wouldn't think twice to contribute what she has without you asking, she will respect and submit to you willingly, but when a man lay a rule saying I will provide for this, you provide for that, you have made her a co partner, she will have a say in everything and sometimes a final say too, submission will def be far from her. How I wished I can like this comment a thousand times, I wouldn't have hesitate.. I don't know the matter with some men that share their responsibility with their spouses and at same time expect maximum submission. I am not saying women shouldn't support the husband, my point is that some men are hell bent on enforcing responsibilities on women which i deem deplorable. |
Politics › Re: Reno Omokri Disgraces Lola Shoneyin, Wole Soyinka’s Daughter-in-law’ by ABUPHARM(m): 8:51am On Apr 12, 2019 |
Richdad50: The last person to mess with is RENO OMOKRI. He is wisdom personified. Knowing has been an absolute blessing.
Richdad This impostor always looking for ways to become relevant. Richdad and stupidity is like Reno Omokiriri and Agodi prison. |
Politics › Re: Zamfara Killings: Miyetti Allah Profers Solutions by ABUPHARM(m): 8:58pm On Apr 06, 2019 |
masseratti: I don't know why people, region or states pride themselves based on population, it does not make sense having more than two kids on this modern world is stressful, it's high time Nigeria takes its burgeoning population in check, currently we are over populated, and the North is getting worse with parents having kids they can't take care of, with a good numbers turning into banditry,almajiris, the southwest they are either yahoo boys or nurtw area boys south south militant, south east am not so familiar with that terrain so I can't give a honest opinion.
Nigeria is over populated, government must do something about it and not put religious sentiments into it. Let me help you honestly with chaos bedevilling the southeast since you ain't familiar. They have the hihgest number of Yahoo Yahoo boys, highest cases of kidnapping, armed bandits and a few to mention, all emanates from the east. |
Politics › Re: No State In Nigeria Is Controlled By Boko Haram - Buhari by ABUPHARM(m): 1:32pm On Apr 06, 2019 |
Thank you Mr PMB for telling the truth and uplifting Nigeria to the progressive Next Level. This is a wonderful presentation, long life Mr president, more wisdom to pilot the affairs our great nation, Nigeria. |
Politics › Re: Onnoghen Was Forced To Resign - Daily Independent by ABUPHARM(m): 1:24pm On Apr 06, 2019 |
Deepthoughts: Buhari forced onnoghen out, there's no doubt about that, buhari clearly never wish to have a southern Christian as CJ right from onset,the NJC certainly was compromised by the government,they couldn't fault the clearly illegal exparte order of the CCT,they couldn't call the court of appeal to order, onnoghen's travails just show that the north can do whatever they like in this country n the South can only grumble but nothing would happen,any southern Christian that laugh at onnoghen is a complete fool,let a southern Christian president try this against a nothern Muslim CJ n you will see the result,I just read a news piece somewhere today about the plan by the army to establish 109 special forces battalion in okene kogi, already there are army SF battalions in Benue,Niger ,borno n other places in the north why not in the South?, when the South refer to the north as being illiterate while they are educated n enlighten I just laugh. See how dumb you sound, only the gullible would take you serious.. This one parent too will be looking forward to benefitting from him  Deepthoughts: Buhari forced onnoghen out, there's no doubt about that, buhari clearly never wish to have a southern Christian as CJ right from onset,the NJC certainly was compromised by the government,they couldn't fault the clearly illegal exparte order of the CCT,they couldn't call the court of appeal to order, onnoghen's travails just show that the north can do whatever they like in this country n the South can only grumble but nothing would happen,any southern Christian that laugh at onnoghen is a complete fool,let a southern Christian president try this against a nothern Muslim CJ n you will see the result,I just read a news piece somewhere today about the plan by the army to establish 109 special forces battalion in okene kogi, already there are army SF battalions in Benue,Niger ,borno n other places in the north why not in the South?, when the South refer to the north as being illiterate while they are educated n enlighten I just laugh. See how dumb you sound, only the gullible would take you serious.. This one parent too will be looking forward to benefitting from him |
Islam › Re: Chinese Man Converts To Islam In Kano State, Gets New Muslim Name. Photos by ABUPHARM(m): 12:08am On Apr 01, 2019 |
our brothers from the Y'east won't like this  |
Education › Re: Ogungbemi Tolulope, Best Graduating Student UNILAG, Physiotherapy Department by ABUPHARM(m): 10:03am On Mar 31, 2019*. Modified: 7:27pm On Mar 31, 2019 |
godofuck231: o feel sorry for your ancestors Your qoute proves me right when I insisted on enlightening you. I gave u facts, instead of you to accept or give rebuttal, you resort to throwing tantrums. Uncouth and ill-breed as usual. |
Education › Re: Ogungbemi Tolulope, Best Graduating Student UNILAG, Physiotherapy Department by ABUPHARM(m): 8:58am On Mar 31, 2019 |
godofuck231: sorry for your bitter state and I had to quote you, dear enlightened one be aware also that there are a certain number of certificates available at graduation level in medicine in most Nigerian universities, accreditations are another issue and only the best of the best are most likely to graduate from medicine a lot of candidates apply but the number stipulated for the course is limited ,but instead of increasing the capacity the authorities cut down and relegate these students to other related courses , you can now hold your comments , don't misquote me please , thanks Sorry to disappoint you, I derive maximum pleasure to enlighten an uninformed and egocentric mind like yourself. If you are medic, I won't be startled even if you reason far less than this. I acknowledge the certificate availability saga, it also holds true for other professional courses like pharmacy, dentistry, Physiotherapy and Nursing and not medicine alone as you portrayed. Majority of those that couldn't get medicine, pharmacy, Nursing are pushed to biochemistry, micro biology, physiology and even agric etc. Once again, unlearn to think that anyone that studied allied medical course previously wanted to study medicine. Peace. |
Crime › Re: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Reveals What Stopped Sureties From Producing IPOB Leader by ABUPHARM(m): 8:00am On Mar 31, 2019 |
He calls himself a RABBI, but when he ran together with his family, I know he has something to do with a RABBIT  |
Education › Re: Ogungbemi Tolulope, Best Graduating Student UNILAG, Physiotherapy Department by ABUPHARM(m): 10:10am On Mar 29, 2019 |
godofuck231: she most likely applied for medicine but some ass holes gave her physiotherapy despite that she excelled when will Nigerians stop killing their kids and using their dreams to wash their evil stomach If I didn't quote you, it will look as if am not helping you get enlightened. Fact 1, If you applied for medicine and didn't score the required cutoff, you can never be given other professional courses like Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and the likes even if you have higher score that can get you any of the above listed courses. Fact 2, Unlearn to think that anyone doing allied medical courses had previously wanted to study medicine. This is erroneous and hasty generalization. Fact 3, Before she could graduate with such outstanding result, there is a high chance that the course had been her dream and passion, so putting the effort needed to achieve this was easy as taking pap compare to other food when one is ill. |
Politics › Re: I Will Correct Lapses Of My First Tenure – Buhari by ABUPHARM(m): 8:51am On Mar 22, 2019 |
Words and Opposite Boy.............. Girl Tall.............. Short Day .......... .. Night Buhari .......... Ipob |
Nairaland General › Re: List 5 Quotes That Inspire You by ABUPHARM(m): 10:39pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
tunjilee003: believe in yourself their is no limit to what you can achieve Glo Advert. Always see this quote when am watching EPL |
Literature › Re: 10 Nigerian Authors Whose Books You Must Read This Year by ABUPHARM(m): 9:30pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
Deicide: This thread is only just two pages truly if you wanna hid something from an African man put it in a book! Broda what's the thing you're hiding from Africans, abi those that threaded the two pages are from Asia ni?  Proudly Africa |
Celebrities › Re: Deona Hayes, Linda Ikeji’s Lookalike Reacts To Comparison (Photos) by ABUPHARM(m): 10:14pm On Mar 20, 2019 |
GOFRONT: Well, to be perfectly honest, this is my own opinion, without offending anyone who might think differently, from my point of view, looking at it from a different perspective, and without condemning anyones' views or by trying to objectify them while considering each and everyone's valid opinion, I honestly beleive that I completely forgot what I was going to say...... what about getting a brain? |
Education › Re: School In Edo Where Pupils Sit On Bare Floor, Mats (Photos) by ABUPHARM(m): 7:38pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Kenmatt: You can still be a product of this kind of School and be a genius.
If you're a product of this kind of school, punch like.
If you're a product of Ajii school, hit share. I hailed from that Primary school, now studying pharmacy in a Federal uni |
Education › Re: School In Edo Where Pupils Sit On Bare Floor, Mats (Photos) by ABUPHARM(m): 7:36pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Ozavis: confirm Igarra is my home town and I know ufa primary school wella that same thing I saw last year when i traveled home. My primary school don cast in the hands of APC government I think say na only me be the Igarra person wen dae Nairaland oo.  |
Foreign Affairs › Re: New Zealand Mosque Attack: 49 Dies As White Supremacist Opens Fire by ABUPHARM(m): 11:09am On Mar 16, 2019 |
My view on this is that terrorism has no religion.Terrorists target humanity not any one belonging to a particular faith....Let us not support and hail terrorism in any form. However if the culprit is having name like Mushafi the story would have been different. , |
Foreign Affairs › Re: New Zealand Mosque Attack: 49 Dies As White Supremacist Opens Fire by ABUPHARM(m): 6:38pm On Mar 15, 2019 |
ollah2: Most of you are emotionally and completely dumb, these migrants have lived in their countries for centuries without problems but the so called west invaded their lands and turned it into deserts yet you don't want them to migrate.
Who invaded Afghanistan? Who invaded Iraq? Who invaded Syria? Who invaded Libya?
Did you see anybody living in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait etc trying to migrate to the western countries? Hell to the no, simply because they are living their lives peacefully.
Start using your brains once in a decade abeg Brother, you've gotten a thinking brain |
Education › Re: 10 Most Influential Books Of All Time by ABUPHARM(m): 10:47pm On Mar 14, 2019 |
BlackHummer: Oga, Hitler was not a christian even though he was born into a christian family because he openly rejected the tenets of christianity. He was clear and unequivocal about his stance. Goodle is your friend.
Secondly, let me accept that he was a christian to satisfy you and to prove a point. Did Hitler as a 'Christian' kill people in the name of Jesus or Yaweh? He did not! He did not base his terroristic activities on christianity unlike moslems that kill in the name of Allah. Anyone that kills is a terrorist whether an Athiest, Christian or Moslem.
Thirdly, let us assume he did kill in the name of Jesus or any christian figure. How many Hitlers have we had? Look at the frequency of terrorism from christianity and Islam.
You mentioned somwthing about the world wars and like i said, they did not do it because of any religious beliefs. It was not done in the name of Jesus, Allah, Budha etc but was purely political. The point of focus is what breeds terrorism. Terrorism in this world is from 3 major sources and i dare you to proof me wrong.
1. Fanatism 2. Politics and quest for power 3. Islam.
Now that we are in the error of civilisation, who are those causing the most trouble now?
Isis, Hamas, Hezbollah, Taliban, Al qaeda, Al Shabaab , BokoHaram, Fulani Herdsmen... to mention a few.
Non religious terrorists: FARC, IRA, Nexal, IPOB, NDA
Christian terrorist: I am not saying there could be no christian terrorists, but please name one current christian terrorist, or atleast one within the last 3 decades. In the event that you could mention one, how are they compared to bokoharam?
You talked about propaganda by the west. Ok, accepted. Let's talk about our immediate surrounding. I dare you to name one christian terrorist group in Nigeria. By christian terrorist, i mean terrorists that kill in the name of Jesus or any authority associated with christianity.
You can choose to defend Islam. It is expected of you. You keep saying all these are propaganda from the west as though we are blind and can't see for ourselves what is going on in the world. I have mixed with people from diverse religions and background and can say that Moslems tendency for violence is next to none. Granted - not everything said about moslems are true but you guys are making it difficult for one to distinguish the truth from rumours by proving the so called conspiracy true. Let BokoHaram and Isis stop killing people and people will not hate you the way they do now. We do not like defence, we like results.
Lastly, no body gives a damn about the meaning of Islam. Is it not a paradox that a religion that means peace is doing the exact opposite? You really do not know how to argue intelligently, i mean no insult. Christians, Jews and hindus don't make a fuss about being peaceful but yet they are. As a christian, i can't remember when the topic 'peace' was taught in my church yet we are peaceful. I hardly hear christians claiming or emphasising to people that they are peaceful. There are bad christians just like there are in other religious or ethnic groups but to see a christian kill for political or religios reasons en mass is almost not possible. See, when you have to emphasis to someone that you are 'something', then you are more than likely not that 'something'. Continue defending and defining Islam as peaceful all you want but know that people will judge you based on your actions and not by what you claim. I know that your hatred for Islam would never allow you to reason logically, your parochial view on issues would never allow you to think critically when it comes to Islam being tainted with terrorism. Terrorism is used to support the politically correct mantra that terror groups such as the Isis, Bokoharam truly have nothing to do with Islam—otherwise they would not bomb mosques and kill fellow worshippers of Allah. Am glad that any unbiased mind following this will learn that you are only showcasing a futile hatred and hypocrisy towards Islam. The more you hate Islam the more people embrace it, because its beautiful teachings can not be compromised by a mere hater Ma salam |
Education › Re: 10 Most Influential Books Of All Time by ABUPHARM(m): 1:37am On Mar 14, 2019 |
BlackHummer: No one is saying that the quran does not have good portions. Even satan's books talk about peace to a measure.
If the quran says you shouldnt kill, then why are your people killing? You still are not getting the point. Our concern is not what your book says but what it propels people to do. Check any country with moslems, you will always find war. Why? Why always moslems? The problem with Islam is not what is written but rather, the unseen evil force sponsoring the letters and words in the religion and the quran itself. Why do moslems read about peace from the quran but do the opposite?
What annoys me most is that you all claim you're been victimized when clearly, you are the ones creating problems. You delude yourselves by saying islam is hated because it is the true religion but the true reason is because you arr violent and unpeaceful. It would have been different if you all are persecuted for righteousness, but that is not the case. No one wants to stay with a violent and murderous person. Islam aside, in your immediate evironment, do u like staying with people that cause trouble? Be reasonable for once.
Do this homework. List out all the 194 countries in the world in a table. Group then into weak population of moslems, intermediate population of moslems and large population of moslems and try to rank then by average amount of peace obtainable. If you are sincere enough, you will see the picture i am trying to paint. Islam the religion of peace my foot It is only an unlearned and unintelligent person that can subscribe to your cheap gimmick. Over sixteen millions souls were lost during the first word war and it was not the Muslims who incited it, Hitler (a christian) killed six millions Jews no one blames the entire Christendom for his action. In contrary, when a Muslim or some groups of Muslims errs you blame all Muslims entirely. In the second case, many issue of violence in the middles east are instigated by the western countries and they later shift the blames to the Muslims. A case in point is the anti-Muslim campaign in the American media following the Oklahoma bomb blast, where the press was quick to declare a ‘Middle Eastern conspiracy’ behind the attack. The culprit was later identified as a soldier from the American Armed Forces. Different labels given to the same individual for the same action, i.e. ‘terrorist’ and ‘patriot’ Before India achieved independence from British rule, some freedom fighters of India who did not subscribe to non-violence were labeled as terrorists by the British government. The same individuals have been lauded by Indians for the same activities and hailed as ‘patriots’. Thus two different labels have been given to the same people for the same set of actions. One is calling him a terrorist while the other is calling him a patriot. Those who believed that Britain had a right to rule over India called these people terrorists, while those who were of the view that Britain had no right to rule India called them patriots and freedom fighters. It is therefore important that before a person is judged, he is given a fair hearing. Both sides of the argument should be heard, the situation should be analyzed, and the reason and the intention of the person should be taken into account, and then the person can be judged accordingly Ultimately as against your last statement, Islam is derived from the word ‘salaam’ which means peace. It is a religion of peace whose fundamentals teach its followers to maintain and promote peace throughout the world. |
Education › Re: 10 Most Influential Books Of All Time by ABUPHARM(m): 8:27pm On Mar 13, 2019 |
BlackHummer: My friend! Stop trying to butter Islam up. You are only trying to defend Islam which is expected of a real fanatic. These stories are made up and sold by moslems who do not support terrorism but need to justify portions of the quran that do.
It is true that Islam advices its members, just as you have quoted, to forgive and prevent adversities but if you look at it critically, it is mentioned only when their numbers and military strength is judged to be relatively weak. Moslems preach forgiveness and peace when they are few in numbers but the momment they grow to a sizeable number, they begin to enforce sharia and violence eventually. That is why the quran tells you people to kill those who do not believe in the name of allah in quran 8. Islam makes good people bad. Islam makes bad people terrorists.
You speak of my hatred for Islam as though i am trying to hide or deny it. I truely hate Islam (not necessarily moslems) like wild fire because it is the root cause of global instability. In their hearts is a disease, and Allah increaseth their disease. A painful doom is theirs because they lie. - 2:10 Brother, your ignorance seems irredeemable, I could sensed how hard you are trying to portray Islam as a violent religion but unfortunately for you it is not..as yours hatred toward Islam will continue to heat and eat you harder. Allah says in the glorious Quran “Whoever kills a person [innocent person…it is as though he has killed all mankind. And whoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved all mankind.” (Qur’an, 5:32), there is no other religious scripture that has a verse as concise and explicit as this. Only this verse is enough to debunk all the lies and slanders you framed towards Islam. You talked about the Sharia (Islamic Jurisprudence), I challenge you to list only one Islamic law that is against humanity. |
Education › Re: 10 Most Influential Books Of All Time by ABUPHARM(m): 2:37am On Mar 12, 2019 |
BlackHummer: My friend, I am not moved by cheap blackmails. Study both portions in context. The context. The quoted was a parable. Do you even know what a parable is? Secondly, let us assume it isn't a parable but a true life scenario. The judgement was passed because those accused were guilty of murder. The judgement is found in all the legal systems today because it is in line with equity. But your devilish books says behead anyone who does not believe in allah. What kind of wickedness is that?
I just hate arguing with moslems because they are violent and dumb. No wonder you will hardly see a moslem making great scientific feat even though they keep claiming that their book has everything there is to life. Very asinine claim, similar to their religion of peace mantra. Google for the top contributors to science and technology, you will always see they are either christians, athiests and from other peaceful religion. Not moslens! Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton etc are proofs. Even in sports, world class footballers like Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, Ronaldhino, Beckam, Maradona, Pelle to name a few are christians who are making impact. This is not to say that some moslems like Mohammed Salah and Hazard are not, but 90% of those making impact are peaceful christains. You will even find out that these footballers or minute moslem scientists are making impact because they are in an environment of peaceful christians.
You need to sit down and ask yourself why Islam is violent and not making significant contribution to the advancement of the world. Lol, who's blackmailing who? I can only see how your hatred for Muslims is eating you up like a wild fire. LET ME CALM THE TIDE OF YOUR IGNORANCE. Islam is a practical faith that permits self-defence in certain strict situations. When? Let the Quran explain. First, the Prophet Muhammad and his companions patiently bore vehement persecution in Mecca for nearly 13 years. This included a three-year starvation boycott from which his wife Khadija later died. Muslims didn’t fight back. Next, Muhammad sent some companions to seek refuge in Abyssinia under a Christian King, and Muslims still didn’t fight back. Third, when the Prophet’s companions even asked to fight back, Muhammad responded clearly, “I have not been given permission to fight.” And, finally, when the persecution became unbearable, Muhammad and the Muslims simply left Mecca – still refusing to fight back. Yet the extremists trying to kill Muslims in Mecca pursued the Muslims to kill them in Medina. And now – finally – the Quran addressed fighting for the first time, permitting Muslims to fight in self-defence. The permission given in Quran 22:40-41 to fight was only given to “those against whom war is waged.” And fighting wasn’t just to defend Muslims from persecution – but to defend Christians, Jews, and people of all faiths. All subsequent verses addressing fighting are pre-conditioned on these clearly outlined rules of self-defense. Otherwise, it’s cherry picking, something the Quran forbids as perverse. Additionally, Quran 2:193-194 declares that Muslims may only fight active combatants. Meaning, even if during battle an enemy combatant asks for amnesty, you must grant it. In Islam, there’s no such thing as “collateral damage,” mutilation, or torture. You might now understand who the Quran refers to when it says “kill them where you find them”. The “them” are those terrorists who persecuted people for their faith, exiled them from their homes and then pursued to kill innocent people in their new homes. In other words, “them” is close to a modern day Isis. The Quran permits killing terrorists in self- defence because they have waged pre-emptive war against you, or against Christians, Jews, or people of any faith. Yet, even then, if terrorists desist, the Quran forbids aggression against them. This teaching is not mere theory, it’s Islamic history. Prophet Muhammad did something remarkable when he returned to Mecca after 20 years. Having suffered brutal persecution and murder of even his own children, he offered blanket forgiveness, with the one condition that the Meccans accept universal freedom of conscience. He did not force Islam. He did not wage war. He did not imprison the city. He forgave. As non-Muslim historian Stanley Lane-Poole attests: “The day of Mohammad's greatest triumph over his enemies was also the day of his grandest victory over himself. He freely forgave the Koraysh all the years of sorrow and cruel scorn in which they had afflicted him and gave an amnesty to the whole population of Mecca.” That is the love and compassion that Islam and the Quran teach. Any honest person can see that Isis represents Prophet Muhammad the way darkness represents light; the two are complete opposites. Misconceptions about Islam creep in because people learn about the faith from headline news rather than from the Quran and the Prophet. The Jihad of education is the death blow to terrorism, and the lifeblood of universal human rights. And I invite you to that true Jihad. |