Do you know what the Quran really says?

Question

So people always quote a verse in the Quran that says "and kill them wherever you find them." I am not going to lie, it does say that; but it is WAY out of context. Instead of whining about it I'll give you the verses here. Hopefully it'll make more sense:

“Fight in the cause of Allah those who FIGHT YOU, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. And kill them wherever you catch them and drive them out from whence they drove you out, for TERRORISM is WORSE than killing. But do not engage in combat with them at the sacred mosque unless they engage you in combat there. But if they combat against you, kill them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith. But if they cease, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And combat them on until there is no more terrorism or oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah. But if THEY CEASE, don't let there be hostility except to those who practice oppression.”
[Surah al-Baqarah: 190-193

PEACE!

Answer 1

the quran doesnt say anything its a book it cant talk


a little sarcastic humor here dont get offended

Answer 2

> But if they combat against you, kill them.

Can you explain how Islam expanded so rapidly. They conquered the Persian empire and pushed back the Byzantines. They pushed into North Africa and into Europe. If the directive that you cite is to kill all those who combat against them, and they invaded everywhere, then they would have had to kill a lot of people who defended against them. And, what do you know, that is exactly what happened. I do not think that Charles Martel is famous for invading Arabia, but for defending against the muslim invasion. Perhaps you are suggesting that every muslims, including the first ones, were not true muslims. Has anything changed?

Answer 3

this from my own regiltion THE BLANCE of postive negathive knowledge

notes people dont know how tresslated it right or teach it to arbic people right that why we are in war simple fact i have remembered in my notes studying it simple fatc it abused of knowledge

Answer 4

the quran commands muslims to implement islam upon the planet and run it by sharia law.. anyone who opposes that is "anti-islamic" and thus is at a state of war against islam.. so if we choose not to accept islamic rule or convert to islam then we are considered (by the quran) to be attacking islam.

the world will NOT be islamic, and will NOT be run by islamic laws, we will NOT convert, we will not live under islamic law.
there will be NO peace untill islam reforms and drops this part of the quran!

"Fight and kill the disbelievers wherever you find them, take them captive, harass them, lie in wait and ambush them using every stratagem of war."

Answer 5

i don't understand what kind of god is allah that he likes people to have killed themselves and blowing themselves up including innocent people to honor him and become martyr and promising that imaginary virgins? it is so complecated. God created the humanity why would he allow people to kill themselves in his honor Islam has that contents.

Answer 6

I am not allowed to comment on Islam. To do so is a violation of Y/A.

Answer 7

"And kill them wherever you catch them and drive them out from whence they drove you out"

I guess this would justify acts of terrorism against Israel and any of her supporters then.

Answer 8

For those who misuse the Verses of the Qur'an, please stop..
May Allah guide us all..

Answer 9

Thank you for putting this....subahanallah....

Answer 10

What Does Islam Say About "Forcing People in Religion?"

A basic and fundamental truth established by the sacred texts of Islam (Quran and Hadeeth) is that: - "No one can be compelled to accept Islam!"

It is the duty of the Muslims to establish proof of validity of Islam to the people in order for the truth to be distinct from falsehood. Once that is done, whoever wishes to accept Islam may do so and whoever wishes to continue upon their belief may do so. No one is to be threatened or harmed in any way should they chose not to accept Islam.


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Note: It is not only forbidden to compel someone to accept Islam - it is impossible to do so.

Please consider the meaning of the word"Islam" before continuing to read:
['Islam'; Ar. from the root 'slm' (silm), to be in peaceful submission; to surrender; to obey; peace; "Islam" lit. 'The active willful surrender, submission, obedience, in purity to the will of another (Allah) in complete peace.']

The understanding from the meaning of the word "Islam" itself makes it clear that there is no way that you could possibly force someone to do something that requires them to do it of their own free will and accord. If someone were "forced to enter Islam" then it would not be "Islam" anyway, as a condition of "Islam" is that it is by free choice in peace. Forcing people into Islam is totally illogical and certainly not acceptable in concept nor practice.

More about the word "Islam" [click]
[Y. Estes]


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It is the duty and obligation of the Muslims to establish the truth and proofs of Islam and then allow others the freedom of choice to accept or reject the proofs.

There are two principle sources of proof for the Muslim. They are:

The Quran - considered by Muslims to be the absolute Speech or Recitation of Allah, the Almighty. ('Quran' Ar. from the root; qr'a: to recite; Quran; lit. "That which is recited"). More about Quran . . . [click]

The Hadeeth - teachings of Muhammad, peace be upon him. (hadeeth - Ar. meaning, stories or narrations. The hadeeths have been collected, authenticated [in collections by Bukhari and Muslim called 'sahih', categorized, preserved and memorized for over 1,400 years; all in the original language [Arabic]). More about Hadeeth . . . [click]


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Among the many decisive pieces of evidence in Islam to prove that "There is no compulsion in Islam" are the following:
Allah says in His Quran: “Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth has been made clear from error. Whoever rejects false worship and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.” [Surah al-Baqarah: 256]

Allah also says in Quran: “If it had been your Lord’s will, all of the people on Earth would have believed. Would you then compel the people so to have them believe?” [Surah Yunus: 99]

And Allah says: “So if they dispute with you, say ‘I have submitted my whole self to Allah, and so have those who follow me.’ And say to the People of the Scripture and to the unlearned: ‘Do you also submit yourselves?’ If they do, then they are on right guidance. But if they turn away, your duty is only to convey the Message. And in Allah’s sight are all of His servants.” [Surah Al `Imran: 20]

Allah The Almighty has also said: “The Messenger’s duty is but to proclaim the Message.” [Surah Al-Maidah: 99]

It is important to note that these last two verses were revealed in Madinah. This is significant, since it shows that the ruling they gave was not just contingent on the Muslims being in Mecca in a state of weakness.

NOTE: See Footnote About JIHAD (1)
Some people might be wondering that if Islam indeed advocates such an approach, then what is all this we hear about jihad? How can we explain the warfare that the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions waged against the pagans?

The answer to this is that jihad in Islamic Law can be waged for a number of reasons, but compelling people to accept Islam is simply not one of them.

The reason why jihad was first permitted in Islam was so the Muslims could defend themselves against persecution and expulsion from their homes.

Allah, Most High says: “To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged – and verily Allah is Most Powerful for their aid – (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right – (for no cause) except that they say, ‘Our Lord is Allah’. Did Allah not check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid his cause, for truly Allah is full of strength and might.” [Surah al-Hajj: 39-40]

Many of the earliest scholars mention that these were the first verses of the Quran that was revealed regarding jihad. Thereafter the following verses were revealed:

“Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. And kill them wherever you catch them and drive them out from whence they drove you out, for terrorism is worse than killing. But do not engage in combat with them at the sacred mosque unless they engage you in combat there. But if they combat against you, kill them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith. But if they cease, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And combat them on until there is no more terrorism or oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah. But if they cease, don't let there be hostility except to those who practice oppression.”
[Surah al-Baqarah: 190-193]

From this point on, the scope of jihad was broadened from being purely for defense against direct attack to being inclusive of resistance against those who suppress the faith and deny people the freedom to choose their religion for themselves. This came later, because it is legislated for the Muslims only when they are capable of doing so. In times of weakness, Muslims may only fight against direct attack.