Why are hundreds of verses in the Koran that tell to kill...?

Question

fight, struggle, behead, burn, loot, etc
always out of context? And if they are, why are they in there?

Answer 1

Yes, always out of context. Those verses were revealed during wars and meant to urge Muslims forwards and give them morale when war was in progress.
They have NOTHING to do with non-muslims in general or today's world. If that were the case then a) this truly would have beena savage religion and b) EVERY muslim on the face of earth would have been killing non-muslims right and left.
I type this while sitting next to two Christians.
Terrorists are bent on maligning this religion's name and the average person does not have the time to research on their own. Unfortunately the terrorists' plot to sling mud upon this religion has been very successful.
I understand your confusion.
Cheers & God bless.

Answer 2

A few selected verses from the Qur’an are often misquoted to perpetuate the myth that Islam promotes violence, and exhorts its followers to kill those outside the pale of Islam.

1. Verse from Surah Taubah
The following verse from Surah Taubah is very often quoted by critics of Islam, to show that Islam promotes violence, bloodshed and brutality:

"Kill the mushriqeen (pagans, polytheists, kuffar) where ever you find them."
[Al-Qur’an 9:5]

2. Context of verse is during battlefield
Critics of Islam actually quote this verse out of context. In order to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah. It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the Mushriqs (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the Mushriqs of Makkah. A period of four months was given to the Mushriqs of Makkah to make amends. Otherwise war would be declared against them. Verse 5 of Surah Taubah says:

"But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful."
[Al-Qur’an 9:5]

This verse is quoted during a battle.

3. Example of war between America and Vietnam
We know that America was once at war with Vietnam. Suppose the President of America or the General of the American Army told the American soldiers during the war: "Wherever you find the Vietnamese, kill them". Today if I say that the American President said, "Wherever you find Vietnamese, kill them" without giving the context, I will make him sound like a butcher. But if I quote him in context, that he said it during a war, it will sound very logical, as he was trying to boost the morale of the American soldiers during the war.

4. Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during battle

Similarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur’an says, "Kill the Mushriqs where ever you find them", during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur’an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don’t be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them.

5. Shourie jumps from verse 5 to verse 7
Arun Shourie is one of the staunchest critics of Islam in India. He quotes the same verse, Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 in his book ‘The World of Fatwahs’, on page 572. After quoting verse 5 he jumps to verse 7 of Surah Taubah. Any sensible person will realise that he has skipped verse 6.

6. Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer
Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. It says:

"If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum,grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure that is because they are men without knowledge."
[Al-Qur’an 9:6]

The Qur’an not only says that a Mushriq seeking asylum during the battle should be granted refuge, but also that he should be escorted to a secure place. In the present international scenario, even a kind, peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers go free, if they want peace. But which army General will ever tell his soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don’t just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security?

This is exactly what Allah (swt) says in the Glorious Qur’an to promote peace in the world.

Answer 3

oh really? hundreds of verses? show me ONE verse that the Quran allows wrongful killings (that does not include death penalty or for self defense).

Answer 4

For one thing, Islam forbids Muslim to kill ANYTHING by burning them.

Answer 5

There are verses in the bible that say to kill also......
Be carfull pointing fingers.

Answer 6

KORAN WAS CREATED IN THE MEDIEVAL TIME AND SITUATIONS WERE DIFFERENT AT THAT TIME. BUT IN PRESENT TIME OF SCIENCE THESE TYPE OF THINGS ARE TOTALLY OUTDATED AND SHOULD BE CHANGED. BECAUSE KORAN HAS BEEN MISINTERPRETED BY CLERICS AND THEY ARE MISUSING IT FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT AND SOCIETY IS SUFFERING VERY HEAVILY.

Answer 7

they are not hundreds,and they all refer to what we should do in war, people fight in war,what do you think?

Answer 8

The Bible is much more fun. Try it !

Answer 9

watch rambo

Answer 10

And they say the quran came from God. I don't think so!!!
It's funny, Jesus Christ never taught that sort of thing.