Islam denounces Terrorism and shows the path to establishing Justice & Peace

Invoke your Lord with humility and in secret. He likes not the aggressors. And do not do mischief on the earth, after it has been set in order, And Invoke Him with fear and hope; Surely, Allah's mercy is (ever) near unto the good-doers. (The Qurán 7:55)

In recent times, 'violence' & 'terrorism' has unfortunately come to be associated with Islam and Muslims. For a religion called "Islam", which derives its meaning from the arabic root word "salama" (meaning: peace/submission), and whose followers do not get tired of greeting each other with "assalamu'alaikum" (meaning: peace be on you), association with the term of 'violence' is quite ironic. 

Acts of Terrorism and unjust aggression are hated by Allah (God) and as such are denounced in Islam.

Following is a collection of articles to study and understand the true position of Islam regarding this issue. This is important for not just the Non-Muslim reader, but also equally important for all Muslim readers as well to clear up misunderstandings. It is thus necessary to understand the concepts of War and Peace as explained in the Qur'an and applied by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in his life. It is a sincere advice that the readers keep in mind that Islam is a way of Life defined by God, the creator of the universe and all that exists. The treatment of sensitive issues by God are hence those that are most practical and the most humane and best for mankind. May Allah (swt) give us wisdom, guidance and the strength to follow the path pleasing to our Creator. Amen.

The Concept of Jihad, Non-Violence and Islam's devotion to establishing Peace and Justice

• Jihaad Defined - "Waging Peace and Justice" by Prof. Mohamed Elmasry. This article defines the concept of Jihad in Islam.

• The True meaning of Jihaad

• Non-Violence and Islam by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. This is a comprehensive paper presenting the Islamic view of non-violence and war.

• Islam and the question of Non-violence Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Read this article for the meaning of "violence" and more Islamic viewpoint.

• Concept of Peace & Jihaad in Islam [Recommended] Please read this article to understand the Qur'aanic concept of peace.

• Peace Justice and Revolution by Muqtedar Khan. [Recommended] This article is another well written article to understand the Qur'aanic standpoint on the use of force.

• No compulsion in Religion Violence CAN NOT be used to force people to converting to Islam. This article provides Qur'an and Hadeeth references and their interpretations.

• What does Islam say of Domestic Violence? Like other religious communities, Muslims have also been plagued by cases of Domestic violence against women. This is inspite of the fact that Islam has strictly condemned such unjustified violence and women have been given a most elevated status by the Quraan and Sunnah (traditions of the prophet). Please read this most important article.

• JIHAAD (external link) A comprehensive discussion on 'Jihaad' in Islam. 

• Audio Lecture on "JIHAAD"  by Dr. Israr Ahmad
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