What do you think?

Question

My friend posted this and it was deleted; now I’m not saying their decision was wrong, and I’m not asking you to either. I just want your opinion; do you think it should be deleted?





Question: Why is it people still call those that criticize Islam hateful and intolerant? What is so hard about facing the simple truth: Islam is a violent religion.
The holy books of Islam clearly state that its followers are to kill those that don’t believe the same as them.

"Fight them until all opposition ends and all submit to Allah." Qur'an:8:39

The call to the Jihad is all throughout the koran and other holy books.

"A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, ‘Instruct me as to such a deed as equals Jihad in reward.' He replied, ‘I do not find such a deed.'" Bukhari:V4B52N44

"Allah's Apostle was asked, ‘What is the best deed?' He replied, ‘To believe in Allah and His Apostle Muhammad.' The questioner then asked, ‘What is the next best in goodness?' He replied, ‘To participate in Jihad, religious fighting in Allah's Cause.'" Bukhari:V1B2N25

"Jihad Is Compulsory." Muslim:C40B20N4676

"Allah's Apostle said, ‘I have been ordered to fight with the people till they say, "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah."'"mBukhari:V4B52N196

"Warfare is ordained for you." Qur'an:2:216

So if you’re not convinced quite yet…

"Allah's Apostle said, ‘Know that Paradise is under the shade of swords.'" Bukhari:V4B51N73

"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." Qur'an:9:5

"Fight those who do not believe until they all surrender, paying the protective tax in submission." Qur'an:9:29

"Fight them and Allah will punish them by your hands, lay them low, and cover them with shame. He will help you over them." Qur'an:9:14

"Fight the unbelievers around you, and let them find harshness in you." Qur'an:9:123
"Allah wished to confirm the truth by His words: ‘Wipe the infidels out to the last.'" Qur'an:8:7

"I shall terrorize the infidels. So wound their bodies and incapacitate them because they oppose Allah and His Apostle." Qur'an:8:12

"The infidels should not think that they can get away from us. Prepare against them whatever arms and weaponry you can muster so that you may terrorize them. They are your enemy and Allah's enemy." Qur'an:8:59

"Lord, why have You ordained fighting for us, why have You made war compulsory?" Qur'an:4:77

"It is not fitting for any prophet to have prisoners until he has made a great slaughter in the land." Qur'an:8:67

"Little do you remember My warning. How many towns have We destroyed as a raid by night? Our punishment took them suddenly while they slept for their afternoon rest. Our terror came to them; Our punishment overtook them." Qur'an:7:3

"The Prophet had their men killed, their children and woman taken captive." Bukhari:V5B59N512

"Allah's Apostle said, ‘I have been ordered to fight the people till they say: "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah." Whoever says this will save his property and his life from me.'" Bukhari:V9B84N59

"O Prophet, strive hard [fighting] against the unbelievers and the Hypocrites, and be harsh with them. Their abode is Hell, an evil refuge indeed." Qur'an 9:71


These are just a few of the many, many, many verses too. If you want more information on Islam go to: http://www.prophetofdoom.net/Islamic_Quotes_Fighting.Islam http://www.prophetofdoom.net/Islamic_Quotes_Fighting.Islam

For all of you that criticize this question.
Who on earth do you think you are?! Just because you don't agree with him you think you should stop him?! You think his opinion is not valid so you should stop him from expressing it?! Is that not oppressive?!



And I have one thing to say to all you criticizing the Bible, the difference is: the Christians regard the OT as a book of history in which violence was common and necessary. But then came the NT, which was the new way for the Christian (and we all know it teaches peace).
Allow me to quote Kenneth Woodward.
“Like the Bible, the koran asserts its own divine authority. But whereas Jews and Christians regard the Biblical text as the words of divinely inspired human authors, Muslims regard the koran, which means “The Recitation,” as the eternal words of Allah himself. Thus, Mohammed is the conduit for God’s words, not their composer.”

What did that quotation have to do with anything? Simply this: The koran clearly states ITS ORDERS TO KILL HOLD TO THIS DAY! THE BIBLE'S DOES NOT!

In response to Justsyd.
You think so? It’s lovely that you THINK it is! But it wasn’t. By the way, what were the Bible verses for? Wouldn’t you consider that a rant?







Oh, if you want a good laugh, visit this site. (You will want to see this!)

http://www.religion-of-peace.com/WisdomOfAllah.html

In response to Outta Here.
Did I ever say Yahoo? I said “they,” not Yahoo. Your response has nothing to do with my question...

Answer 1

i think it straight badmouths islam ... thats what happens when u critisize someone directly and you shouldnt do it ..

Answer 2

Yes. It should be deleted. It's nothing more than an opinionated rant, it is not a question.

You must kill those who worship another god. Exodus 22:20

Kill any friends or family that worship a god that is different than your own. Deuteronomy 13:6-10

Kill all the inhabitants of any city where you find people that worship differently than you. Deuteronomy 13:12-16

Kill everyone who has religious views that are different than your own. Deuteronomy 17:2-7

Kill anyone who refuses to listen to a priest. Deuteronomy 17:12-13

Kill any false prophets. Deuteronomy 18:20

Any city that doesn’t receive the followers of Jesus will be destroyed in a manner even more savage than that of Sodom and Gomorrah. Mark 6:11

Jude reminds us that God destroys those who don’t believe in him. Jude 5

Answer 3

When enough people are offended by a post and either report it or given thumbs down, the post is electronically deleted.

Apparently, enough people were offended and the post was removed.

It is the READERS on here who are responsible for the deletion....not Yahoo. Yahoo doesn't have a huge building somewhere with thousands of people reading every post.

Answer 4

I don't think it should have been deleated, because talking about questions like these is how we are led to understanding.

However, perhaps the question should have included Christianity and its propensity towards violence as well, just to give it balance.

It is a hard thing for religious people to recognize that their faith can lead to harm, but it is a reality.

Answer 5

I think all the killing was added in there. WHy would we be given choice and then have to be killed because of it. ANd didn't GOd say love your enemies as well.

I think that was added in the bible, by an anti-christ

Answer 6

i agree, it should be deleted, it's no more violent than any other religion....if someone with a bible handy wants to find me a quote, there is a call from jesus in there to kill the non-believers before his feet...

Answer 7

It should not have been deleted. This is a valid discussion for R&S, especially with the current geo-political climate in the world.

Answer 8

No it should NOT have been deleted. "Hate" and "intolerance" is subjective. A label of Islam being a "violent religion" just shows that someone hasn't had a chance to meet those who use Islam to grow in virtuous deeds, altruism, wisdom and blah blah blah.

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Answer 9

I think it is foolish, to kill someone just because they don't embrace your beliefs. It isn't exactly the best recruitment method. -shrug-

Answer 10

theyre upset but its also listed in the cults book and that IS A FACT.....WE NEED the Trinity.