Is the war in Iraq predicted in the Qu'ran?

Question

The most recognized symbol for the US , after the Stars & Stripes, is the Eagle. The following verse is taken from the Quran , the Islamic holy book:
"For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle.
The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced: for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah and there was peace."
That verse is number 9.11 of the Quran

Answer 1

This is Koran 9.11 in three translations..


YUSUFALI: But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand.

PICKTHAL: But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then are they your brethren in religion. We detail Our revelations for a people who have knowledge.

SHAKIR: But if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, they are your brethren in faith; and We make the communications clear for a people who know.

That verse doesn't exist...No, the war in Iraq is not predicted in the Koran. The word eagle does not appear anywhere in the book.

Answer 2

Read it carefully: I am giving some verses of chapter Nine from Holy Qura'n. You can read entire chapter from following site.

http://www.alislam.org/quran/translation/9.html

Chapter 9: Al-Taubah.

9: 1. This is a declaration of complete vindication on the part of Allah and HIS Messenger to the idolaters to whom you had announce a commitment that Islam would triumph in Arabia.
9: 2. So go about in the land for four months, and know that you cannot frustrate the plan of Allah and that Allah will humiliate the disbelievers.

9: 3. And this is a proclamation from Allah and HIS Messenger to the people on the day of the Greater Pilgrimage, that Allah is clear of idolaters, and so is HIS Messenger. So if you repent, it will be better for you; but if you turn away, then know that you cannot frustrate the plan of Allah. And give tidings of a painful punishment to those who disbelieve,

9: 4. Except those of the disbelievers with whom you have entered into a treaty and who have not subsequently failed you in anything nor aided anyone against you. So fulfil to these the treaty you have made with them till their term. Surely Allah loves those that are righteous.

9: 5. And when the forbidden months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever you find them and take them captive, and beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they repent and observe Prayer and pay the Zakaat, then leave their way free. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful.

9: 6. And if anyone of the idolaters seeks protection of thee, grant him protection so that he may hear the Word of Allah; then convey him to his place of security. That is because they are a people who have no knowledge.

9: 7. How can there be a treaty for these idolaters with Allah and HIS Messenger, Except those with whom you entered into a treaty at the Sacred Mosque ? So, as long as they are true to them. Surely Allah loves those who fulfil their obligations.

9: 8. How can it be when, if they prevail against you, they would not observe any tie of kinship or covenant in respect of you. They would please you with their mouths, while their heart repudiate what they say and most of them are perfidious.

9: 9. They have bartered the Signs of Allah for a paltry price and have turned men away from HIS way. Evil indeed is that which they do.

9: 10. They observe not any tie of kinship or covenant in respect of any believer. And it is they who are transgressors.

9: 11. But if they repent and observe Prayer and pay the Zakaat, then they are your brethren in Faith. And WE explain the Signs for a people who have knowledge.

9: 12. And if they break their oaths after their covenant, and attack your religion, then fight these leaders of disbelief --surely, they have no regard for their oaths, - that they may desist.

9: 13. Will you not fight a people who have broken their oaths, and who plotted to turn out the Messenger, and they were the first to commence hostilities against you ? Do you fear them ? Nay, Allah is most worthy that you should fear HIM, if you are believers.

9: 14. Fight them, that Allah may punish them at your hands, and humiliate then, and help you to victory over them, and relieve the minds of a people who believe;

9: 15. And that HE may remove the anger of their hearts. And Allah turns with mercy to whomsoever HE pleases. And Allah is All-Knowing, Wise.

9: 16. Do you think that you would be left in peace, while Allah has not yet known those of you who strive in the cause of Allah and do not take anyone for an intimate friend besides Allah and HIS Messenger and the believers ? And Allah is well-Aware of what you do.

9: 17. It is not for the idolaters to maintain the Mosques of Allah while they bear witness against themselves to disbelief. It is they whose works shall be vain, and in the Fire shall they abide forever.



To understand any single vers some time you need to know background and cotaxt as well.

Answer 3

There's no such verse.

The truth is... the Eagle comes to cause more harm than good.

Answer 4

[9:11] If they repent and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), then they are your brethren in religion. We thus explain the revelations for people who know.

Answer 5

you are a moron.

The Quran does not say that.

Holy Quran 9:11 "But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand."

Answer 6

That is not true.Please read up on things before you post them.
I am a christian.But it is not good to spread a lie,to hurt another.

Answer 7

Oh comeon !! quran is not bible that you will bring such change and it will be changed, Quran is well protected Book, try harder !!! you are failed here

Answer 8

BS....THERE IS NO SUCH VERSE IN QURAN this is CORRUPTED...VERY CORRUPTED... ....SHAME ON U DISGUISED CRUSADERS WHO WANT TO GIVE ISLAM A BAD NAME...

Hah... its laughable u HAVE to do all these things, coz it only means islam truly is more powerful than u...

Answer 9

how dare u twist Qur'an? enough that u ppl did that to Torah and Bible

Answer 10

if you just know what God says about those who speak lies about Him, you will never wish to do it.