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Islam and War
The concept of jihad (wrongly translated as holy war) refers
to the duty of Muslims to struggle for their faith and the welfare of the
Muslim community. The Qur’an does not permit aggression against anyone and
Prophet Muhammad propagated his message in a peaceful manner. Warfare is
permitted only in self-defence. However, it must be noted that people only
resort to violence when their basic human rights are violated and when all
attempts at peaceful settlement are thwarted.
Islam and Human Rights
Islam teaches that human beings have a moral obligation to
live in harmony with one another.Islam also recognizes and accords rights to
all human beings regardless of race, color or creed. Islam requires its
followers to show respect and tolerance even to those who do not share their
faith. Prophet Muhammad said: “God has no mercy on one who shows no mercy to
others”.
Freedom of conscience is guaranteed by the Qur’an itself. It
states: “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256). Islamic law stipulates
that Muslims should protect the status of minorities.
Therefore the life and property of all citizens in an
Islamic state are considered sacred, whether a person is a Muslim or not.
Because of this, non-Muslim places of worship have survived and flourished all
over the Muslim world. Islam further encourages Muslims to respect the rights
of all living things. Therefore, Muslims are required to be conscious of the
environment and are not allowed to cause harm to nature.
It is important to realize that far from being extremists
and fanatics, Muslims are peaceful and law abiding citizens of the countries in
which they live. This stance is derived directly from the Qur’an which states:
“O human beings, We have created you from one male and female (Adam & Eve),
and we have created you as different tribes and nations so that you may know
each other” (49:13).
Islam and Women
Muslim women have all the rights of their male counterparts.
Islam granted full rights to women fourteen hundred years ago. Muslim women may
own and dispose property; they may work, exercise voting powers and exercise
numerous other rights freely without constraints. More so, Muslim women cannot
be forced to marry against their will.
To preserve chastity, respect and moral values in society,
Muslim men and women are required to dress in a manner which is considered
modest and dignified. Women are asked to cover their hair and wear loose
clothing. The diversity of female dress in some Muslim countries is often the
expression of local customs.
Since Islam is a universal religion, it is easy to become a
Muslim. One has to believe and affirm that “There is no god but God and that
Muhammad is the Messenger of God”.
The History of Islam
First, we want to take a look back at the history of Islam.
Islam was founded in the early seventh century by Muhammed. When he was 40
years of age, in A.D. 610, Muhammed claimed to be receiving messages from God.
These messages were later compiled and recorded in the Koran--Islam's holy
book.
About this same time, Muhammed began preaching against the
greed, economic oppression, and idolatry that plagued the Arab peoples. He
called on the many factions of the Arab peoples to unite under the worship of
Allah, the chief god of the Arab pantheon of deities. Though his message was
initially rejected, by the year 630 he had succeeded in gaining control of
Mecca, the economic and religious center of the Arabian peninsula.
Though Muhammed died two years later, the
religious/political movement he founded rapidly spread throughout the Arab
world, and far beyond. By A.D. 750, the Muslim empire spanned from Spain in the
west to India in the east. In the centuries that followed, Islam penetrated
deeper into Africa and Asia, extending as far as the Philippines. During its
"golden era" Islam claimed some of the world's finest philosophers
and mathematicians. It was during this time also that Islam and Christianity
clashed as a result of the Crusades to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims.
Beginning around 1500, and accelerating after the industrial
revolution of the 1700-1800s, Islam felt the increasing influence of the
European powers. Eventually, large portions of the Muslim world were colonized
by European countries. This political and economic domination by Europe
continued until the end of WWII, after which Muslim countries began to attain
political independence. With the discovery and development of the vast oil
reserves in many Muslim lands, economic independence suddenly came within reach
also. At last, Islam had in its grasp both the opportunity and the resources to
reassert itself as a powerful force in the world. After being on the defensive
for many centuries, Islam was now on the offensive!
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