Did you know that Islam does not allow the killing of nonmuslims?

Question

The verses that anti-islam people like to quote are taken out of context, and I've put some of them into context and used actual verses surrounding that one verse (and in cases even half verses making it look so, but stating nothing like what they try to say) to prove it. What do you think about this? This is also showing that we are not allowed to kill nonmuslims who are not physically fighting us. We are to use discretion and leave them alone.

What do you think of these two translations?

004:094] O ye who believe ! when you go forth to fight in the cause of ALLAH, make proper investigation and say not to anyone who greets you with the greeting of peace, Thou art not a believer.' You seek the goods of this life, but with ALLAH are good things in plenty. Such were you before this, but ALLAH conferred His special favour on you; so do make proper investigation. Surely, ALLAH is Aware of what you do.

[004:094] Oh you who believe! When you go out (to fight) in the path of Allah, make a distinction (between friends and foes). If someone wishes you the greeting of Islam, do not, seeking the benefits of this world, be quick and say, “You are not the believer.” Allah has the most abundant booty and benefits for you. In fact, you were like that once, but Allah bestowed His favors upon you. Therefore, (verify and) ascertain the facts first. Indeed, Allah is very well Aware of everything you do!

Answer 1

There are plenty of verses that clarify what you have said. Verses that are deliberately distorted by people with hidden agendas to deface true Islam.

Quran is clear that all people including Christians, Jews, Hindus, Budhists or really any other faith are created by the One God, whom we call Allah. How can any Muslim pretend to be greater than Allah who is sustaining everyone.

Quran 5:32 says killing one person is as if one has killed all of humanity and saving one life is as if one has saved all humanity. The context of this verse is the murder of Abel by Cain, who not only killed Abel, but also all the children in his lineage for centuries.

Quran 22:39-40 clearly specifies circumstances under which warfare is allowed and why.

Quran has one Surah that does not begin announcing the mercy of Allah SWT which is Surah e Tawbah, Surah number 9, which has some strong language based on the conditions that were created around the Prophet, when there was an open murder of Muslim allowed across Arabia. In response Allah too allowed Muslims to fight back across Arabia. Even there exceptions are provided. If someone is asking for peace, the Quran says give them peace and in fact take such a person to safety after conveying the message of peace from Islam.

Answer 2

When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in Medina, he had the strongest army in that part of the peninsula. There were many small groups of Jews (like Banu Quraidha, Banu Qainuqa & Banu Al Nadheer) around that area also. If Islam allows killing non-Muslims, why didn't he kill them all at once as it would have been like a walk in the park for him?!!! People need to think again before accuse Islam of being a violent religion.

Answer 3

It is very clear that People of the Book are not to be harmed unless they provoke. The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was very clear about this and the Hadith Quasi backs it up. It is a shame that people such as Bin-Ladin are representing Islam these days instead of men with integrity such as Salah-al-Din (Saladin). Salah-al-Din embodied all that a true Muslim should be. Fair, generous (maybe to a fault) and devout. In fact he embodied all that a man should be regardless of faith.

Answer 4

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword." (Matthew, 10:34)
This question is often hurled at Muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. In fact, such misinformation and false propaganda often leads to discrimination and acts of violence against 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.
Let us analyze this allegation of ‘fundamentalism’ and ‘terrorism’:
1. Definition of the word ‘fundamentalist’
A fundamentalist is a person who follows and adheres to the fundamentals of the doctrine or theory he is following. For a person to be a good doctor, he should know, follow, and practise the fundamentals of medicine. In other words, he should be a fundamentalist in the field of medicine. For a person to be a good mathematician, he should know, follow and practise the fundamentals of mathematics. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of mathematics. For a person to be a good scientist, he should know, follow and practise the fundamentals of science. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of science.
2. Not all ‘fundamentalists’ are the same
One cannot paint all fundamentalists with the same brush. One cannot categorize all fundamentalists as either good or bad. Such a categorization of any fund amentalist will depend upon the field or activity in which he is a fundamentalist. A fundamentalist robber or thief causes harm to society and is therefore undesirable. A fundamentalist doctor, on the other hand, benefits society and earns much respect.
3. I am proud to be a Muslim fundamentalist
I am a fundamentalist Muslim who, by the grace of Allah, knows, follows and strives to practise the fundamentals of Islam. A true Muslim does not shy away from being a fundamentalist. I am proud to be a fundamentalist Muslim because, I know that the fundamentals of Islam are beneficial to humanity and the whole world. There is not a single fundamental of Islam that causes harm or is against the interests of the human race as a whole. Many people harbour misconceptions about Islam and consider several teachings of Islam to be unfair or improper. This is due to insufficient and incorrect knowledge of Islam. If one critically analyzes the teachings of Islam with an open mind, one cannot escape the fact that Islam is full of benefits both at the individual and collective levels.
4. Dictionary meaning of the word ‘fundamentalist’
According to Webster’s dictionary ‘fundamentalism’ was a movement in American Protestanism that arose in the earlier part of the 20th century. It was a reaction to modernism, and stressed the infallibility of the Bible, not only in matters of faith and morals but also as a literal historical record. It stressed on belief in the Bible as the literal word of God. Thus fundamentalism was a word initially used for a group of Christians who believed that the Bible was the verbatim word of God without any errors and mistakes.
According to the Oxford dictionary ‘fundamentalism’ means ‘strict maintenance of ancient or fundamental doctrines of any religion, especially Islam’.
Today the moment a person uses the word fundamentalist he thinks of a Muslim who is a terrorist.
5. Every Muslim should be a terrorist
Every Muslim should be a terrorist. A terrorist is a person who causes terror. The moment a robber sees a policeman he is terrified. A policeman is a terrorist for the robber. Similarly every Muslim should be a terrorist for the antisocial elements of society, such as thieves, dacoits and rapists. Whenever such an anti-social element sees a Muslim, he should be terrified. It is true that the word ‘terrorist’ is generally used for a person who causes terror among the common people. But a true Muslim should only be a terrorist to selective people i.e. anti-social elements, and not to the common innocent people. In fact a Muslim should be a source of peace for innocent people.
6. 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.
7. Islam means peace
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.
Thus every Muslim should be a fundamentalist i.e. he should follow the fundamentals of the Religion of Peace: Islam. He should be a terrorist only towards the antisocial elements in order to promote peace and justice in the society.

Answer 5

says it right in the surah
Kill disbelievers wherever you find them. If they attack you, then kill them. Such is the reward of disbelievers.
This is not out of context put in plain black and white the true teaching of Islam is filled with violence, we are sinners and we need a savior and that savior is Jesus Christ wont we pray to accept him today friends.

Answer 6

Islam is a balanced religion that even protects the rights of animals and plants. How can it asks to kill all non-muslims.?

Answer 7

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Look, I don't care who said what when and to whom. I want to know why, not one single Muslim has stood up and said "I'm sorry" for 9/11 or why one single Muslim has not stood up to condemn the actions of their fellow Muslims. (Don't tell me about CAIR)

I won't get an answer about flying airplanes full of innocent people into buildings. That was what? Self Defense? I don't expect an answer because they can't. They can't step outside the religion and say, "This is wrong!"

Islam means subjugation, not peace.

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Answer 8

May Allah (God) thank you! Muslims are only allowed to fight those who oppress others and in self defense. Allah (God) knows best!

Answer 9

the prophet mohammed said that killing other is wrong. Yet it is easy words to say, since the prophet killed as well.

Answer 10

It doesn't matter what the Koran says, the Muslim countries do it.

They do it especially to those who wake up and become Christian.

So it's not that it doesn't matter to me, it doesn't matter to those Muslims that kill people for converting.

And you know that they do it.