This post was published in my first blog shortly after the incident at http://islam4women.8m.com/articles/tragedy.html
Sep. 11th 2001 – Tragedy in the US
I would like to express my deep condolences to the families of the victims. This horrendous crime has nothing to do with Islam. The aim of these people is to launch a war, “a clash of civilizations”. We must never allow them succeed! We must do our best to stop them and the best way to do it is INFORMATION; explaining the world the real message of Islam, promoting tolerance and cooperation between peoples. May God help us and prevent an escalation of the events. (September 2001)
“There shall be no compulsion in religion”. (Qur’an 2:256)
“Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the Christians, and the Sabians, whoever believes in God and the Last day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve.” (Qur’an 2:62)
“Do not argue with the people of the scripture (meaning Jews and Christians) except in the nicest possible manner – unless they transgress – and say: ‘We believe in what was revealed to us and in what was revealed to you, and our God and your God is one and the same; to Him we are submitters.’ ” (Qur’an 29:46)
“You shall invite to the path of your Lord with wisdom and kind enlightenment, and debate with them in the best possible manner. Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path, and He knows best who are the guided ones.” (Qur’an 6:125)
“God does not enjoin you from befriending those who do not fight you because of religion, and do not evict you from your homes. You may befriend them and be equitable towards them. God loves the equitable.” (Qur’an 60:8)
“Say: ‘We believe in God, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Ismael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord; We make no difference between one and another of them, And we submit to God.” (Qur’an 2:136)
“… and do not aggress; God dislikes the aggressors.” (Qur’an5:87)
“….. You shall not kill – God has made life sacred – except in the course of justice. These are His commandments to you, that you may understand.” (Qur’an 6:151)
“And do not kill any person – for God has made life sacred – except in the course of justice, and whoever is slain unjustly, We have indeed given to his heir authority, so let him not exceed the just limits in slaying; surely he is aided.” (Qur’an 17:33)
“…You shall resort to pardon, advocate tolerance, and disregard the ignorant.” (Qur’an 7:199)
“Truth comes from your Lord. Let anyone who will, believe, and let anyone who wishes, disbelieve” (Qur’an 18.29)
“Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms and prayers? Making peace between one another: Enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.” (Prophet Mohammad, p.b.u.h.)
