Where in the Quran does it say to kill the infidels?

Question

If it is there, I would like to know the exact chapter and verse.

Answer 1

2:191 And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers.

2:193 And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah.

2:216 Warfare is ordained for you, though it is hateful unto you; but it may happen that ye hate a thing which is good for you, and it may happen that ye love a thing which is bad for you. Allah knoweth, ye know not.

2:244 Fight in the way of Allah, and know that Allah is Hearer, Knower.

5:33 The only reward of those who make war upon Allah and His messenger and strive after corruption in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land. Such will be their degradation in the world, and in the Hereafter theirs will be an awful doom.

Answer 2

The true definition of an infidel from what I researched and read about within those particular verses is anyone who is an oppressor, terrorist, or a violent instigator upon a society. Infidel DOES NOT refer to anyone who's a non-Muslim, which seems to be an interpretation of what an infidel is today by many in the west. If that were so, then the Quran would be contradicting itself because it preaches to respect anyone, no matter the race, creed, or political system. Unfortunately, many Islamic governments don't live by this ruling and treat any non-Arab or non-Muslims as 2nd class citizens and don't respect their individuality and freedoms. The corruption is within the leadership from most Middle Eastern countries, for whatever reason, and that's why there's a civil unrest between the citizens and their respective rulers.

Answer 3

The "best answer" is misleading. The verses cited (e.g. 2:191-193) do NOT advocate killing infidels simply because they are infidels. Nowhere in the Quran does it say to kill all infidels. In fact, the Quran explicitly forbids killing except in defence against an enemy which seeks to destroy Islam or make war on Allah, or someone who has attacked one's home or family. These are the "them" to which 2:191-193 refers.
I don't know why the asker gave the "best answer" a five-star rating. Marissa's answer from 9 years ago (i.e. 2006) is far better.
BTW, I wish non-Muslim politicians would stop calling groups like ISIL (a.k.a. ISIS), Al Qaeda & Al Shabab "Islamic extremists". These groups purport to be Islamic (or Muslim) but in fact they are not; they are just gangs of murderous thugs who obviously have no respect for the Quran or Islam. Moreover, the notion that a suicide bomber is a martyr and will have his way with dozens of virgins in the afterlife is utter BS and completely contrary to the Quran. Calling these groups "Islamic" gives them unwarranted credibility and and foments resentment toward Muslims. "Radical jihadists" might be a better term, but really they are just savages.
GT

Answer 4

Some people say that the verses say it s not the infidels who need to be killed but the idolaters

Really ... Kill the idolaters?? And that s ok? What another human believes is no business if yours. If he worships idols or does not worship anything, so what? What gives anyone the right to go out and kill them? An idol is a symbol. The symbolized is different from the symbol.
A word is a symbol that is heard. The word Allah/ God is also a symbol.... As much as any idol.
There are only two religions in the world. One that ordains freedom in how to exist... And another that says there is only one right way/ right name for God/ chosen people/ a God who must be feared .. Or eternal hell awaits .

Answer 5

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Where in the Quran does it say to kill the infidels?
If it is there, I would like to know the exact chapter and verse.

Answer 6

Interesting comments, observations and perspectives. Both Christianity and Islam have their histories of aggression and questionable actions. But that is history and we must acknowledge that history as we confront the difficulties of the present. Presently, it is clear that Christianity has evolved to embrace and promote the tenets of peace. There may be sects that occasionally pop up and commit atrocities, but those acts are quickly condemned by the larger Christian community.
Unfortunately we do not see a similar evolution with Islam. The 9-11 attacks were publicly celebrated and revered throughout the Islamic world and has martialed in the new era of Islamic-based aggression. The Islamic world has been overwhelmingly silent on the recent decades atrocities committed in the name of God which indicates it s tacit agreement with such actions and policies. And because of this, we non-Muslims are very curious about Muhammad s message to kill non-believers. We non-Muslims want to understand the problem to learn what might be done to mitigate or eliminate it. A complementary question might be "Are true Muslims willing to accept and live with others?

Answer 7

It seems that religious defenders always say: they did it so it must be ok for me to do it. People reference the crusades forgetting occupation of Europe by Muslims. under the Jihad slogan. to force their religious belief on others. Yes there were atrocities in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The salient point that most people miss, is that the vast majority of Jews and Christians admit that atrocities existed, in the past, when people were ignorant, superstitious and could not understand the physical world around them. Remember Epilepsy was viewed as demonic possession... Nowadays, over 99% of the earth population know that it is a disease and not demonic possession. Muslims need to learn from the experience of the all the other religions, admit that atrocities in the name of God were committed, and that any reference to killing or execution does no longer apply and are not part of the religion. They should teach their children to ignore any reference to violence in the Quran as a thing of the past that is no longer acceptable or correct. This way the children cannot, allegedly, misinterpret the verses and start beheading. I am against any religion that still include killing, maiming and rape as part of its Holy scripture. Past is past, if people really are against the violence, remove it from the teaching. Any in response to some of the comments that might be added in reference to modern wars, any educated person knows that modern day conflicts are all economical, about Money... Money...Influence....Greed..., and has nothing to do with forcing others to convert. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were not to force Muslims to convert but has to do with Oil, and other resources. I lived in the Middle East for few years, and I was it is illegal not to have a religion, and even it was explained to me that if I say I am atheist or agnostic I will get in serious even fatal trouble...

Answer 8

wikipedia:
Charles Matthews writes that there is a "large debate about what the Quran commands as regards the "sword verses" and the "peace verses". According to Matthews, "the question of the proper prioritization of these verses, and how they should be understood in relation to one another, has been a central issue for Islamic thinking about war."[4]

Prior to the Hijra travel, Muhammad struggled non-violently against his oppressors in Mecca.[5] It wasn't until after the exile that the Quranic revelations began to adopt a more defensive perspective.[6]

According to Oliver Leaman, a number of Islamic jurists asserted the primacy of the "sword verses" over the conciliatory verses in specific historical circumstances.[7] For example, according to Diane Morgan, Ibn Kathir (1301–1372) asserted that the Sword Verse abrogated all peace treaties that had been promulgated between Muhammad and idolaters.[8]

Modernists reject the abrogating status of the sword verses, which would result in the abrogation (naskh) of numerous Quranic verses that counsel peace and reconciliation

Answer 9

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My dear newcomer sister to the Islamic way of Life: Assalam o Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wabarakatuh. NO ONE in thier right minds ( or with their best of intentions ) can prove any verse of the Quran, to be something to be ashamed/rebuked of. Why? because Quran was from God. saying it wont matter to the disbelievers. The BEST way to rebuttle any argument is to go into the context of the Ayah mentioned. THIS WAS THE VERSE U QOUTED, RIGHT? At-Taubah | 129 verses | Repentance سورة التوبة Sura #9 | Madina 5 Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. BUT HAVE U READ THE VERSES ABOVE AND ESP THE ONE BELOW IT? And if anyone of the idolaters seeketh thy protection (O Muhammad), then protect him so that he may hear the Word of Allah, and afterward convey him to his place of safety. That is because they are a folk who know not. How can there be a treaty with Allah and with His messenger for the idolaters save those with whom ye made a treaty at the Inviolable Place of Worship? So long as they are true to you, be true to them. Lo! Allah loveth those who keep their duty. How (can there be any treaty for the others) when, if they have the upper hand of you, they regard not pact nor honour in respect of you? They satisfy you with their mouths the while their hearts refuse. is there a religion which says -- PROTECT UR ENEMY IF HE IS INNOCENT AND IF HE REPENTS? then what about JOAN OF ARC? so this CLEARLY STATES that ONLY WHEN THE PEACE TREATY WAS BROKEN BY THE PAGANS (THEY KILLED THE JEWISH ALLIES OF MUHAMMED-PBUH) should there be a war Hope i answered your question.

Answer 10

quran kill infidels

Answer 11

I suggest that you all read "God is Not Great" how religion poisons everything ! by the late great Christopher Hitchens for those who haven t already done so !! I could say more but he says it all and better! Cherry pick the qu ran if you will ,christians and jews do with thier holy books written by bronze age goat herders who knew nothing about disease, the cosmos, genetics OR Evolution! Bloodywell wake up ! I don t hate any one but you religious people are getting near to my limit! I was a mate of two who were shot and killed during the attack on Charlie Hebdo and do you really think that the killers are with virgins now? And anyway what s with "virgins"? Where do they get them all from? Not around me I ve done my best! And I thank them all mostly women not many "Virgins"
Get a life ,you ve only got this one,make the most of it you obscurantists!