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]]> By: Drug Detoxification http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-51217 Drug Detoxification Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:36:17 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-51217 What about the previous post? I think that's an important note as well. What about the previous post? I think that’s an important note as well.

]]> By: myfreepaysite http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-49096 myfreepaysite Wed, 08 Mar 2006 10:55:46 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-49096 Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. just my 2c... Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. just my 2c…

]]> By: islam foreva http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-34325 islam foreva Sat, 18 Feb 2006 02:50:38 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-34325 There are zillions of misconceptions about islam and Mohammed (P.B.U.H). Islam doesnt allow killing of an innocent, it doesnt support wars and terrorism and homosexuality.It doesnt like pre-marital sex relations wich give birth to bastards and u all know that almost 90% of ppl in christian and jewish countries are bastards. U all know that 95% gals get raped and are deflowered as soon as she is over 14 years of age and last week i saw someone raped and killed a 5 years old (Thats wat SKY NEWS REPORTED). U all know that most of the ppl in non-muslim countries are alcoholics and smokers and drug addicts.Islam neva allow a muslim to use drugs for enjoyment and alcohol and heroin and cocain, it doesnt even allow cigar and cigarettes. In Holy Quran, there is a whole chapter about Mary and jesus christ and its about the purity of Virgin Mary and that Jesus christ is a High profile messenger of Supreme God whom we call Allah and u may call yahweh or Jehova or wateva. Quran tells us about the super-human tests imposed over Abraham and his super-human faith. Quran tells about Jacob and issac (the two sons of Abraham) Quran has detailed explanations about those prophets and Moses and David and Noah. A muslim cant be a muslim untill he believs in those prophets. But u all know that Bible and other divine books have been subjected to lotsa changesfrom time to time. Thats why God sent Prophet MOHAMMAD wid QURAN in wich not even a single word has been changed, its the same as it was 1400 years ago.If any of u can find me jes one single word changed then im ready to turn jew or christian or wateva u want. If u can show me only one verse wich says that Jesus christ or Abraham or noah werent prophets then kill me. Quran got one chapter on "THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL". There are zillions of misconceptions about islam and Mohammed (P.B.U.H). Islam doesnt allow killing of an innocent, it doesnt support wars and terrorism and homosexuality.It doesnt like pre-marital sex relations wich give birth to bastards and u all know that almost 90% of ppl in christian and jewish countries are bastards. U all know that 95% gals get raped and are deflowered as soon as she is over 14 years of age and last week i saw someone raped and killed a 5 years old (Thats wat SKY NEWS REPORTED). U all know that most of the ppl in non-muslim countries are alcoholics and smokers and drug addicts.Islam neva allow a muslim to use drugs for enjoyment and alcohol and heroin and cocain, it doesnt even allow cigar and cigarettes.
In Holy Quran, there is a whole chapter about Mary and jesus christ and its about the purity of Virgin Mary and that Jesus christ is a High profile messenger of Supreme God whom we call Allah and u may call yahweh or Jehova or wateva.
Quran tells us about the super-human tests imposed over Abraham and his super-human faith. Quran tells about Jacob and issac (the two sons of Abraham) Quran has detailed explanations about those prophets and Moses and David and Noah.
A muslim cant be a muslim untill he believs in those prophets. But u all know that Bible and other divine books have been subjected to lotsa changesfrom time to time. Thats why God sent Prophet MOHAMMAD wid QURAN in wich not even a single word has been changed, its the same as it was 1400 years ago.If any of u can find me jes one single word changed then im ready to turn jew or christian or wateva u want.
If u can show me only one verse wich says that Jesus christ or Abraham or noah werent prophets then kill me.
Quran got one chapter on “THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL”.

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]]> By: Anonymous http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-33105 Anonymous Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:09:15 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-33105 Abu Omar, thank you very much for your thoughtful reply in the debate about what is written in the Koran about jihad. I will get back to the issue after I've read the material you pointed to. You've obviously devoted a lot of thought to this matter. I'm also glad that you're one of those who interpret your religion in a peaceful manner. Your contribution is be of great value. Abu Omar,

thank you very much for your thoughtful reply in the debate about what is written in the Koran about jihad. I will get back to the issue after I’ve read the material you pointed to. You’ve obviously devoted a lot of thought to this matter. I’m also glad that you’re one of those who interpret your religion in a peaceful manner. Your contribution is be of great value.

]]> By: Niora http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-32850 Niora Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:49:21 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-32850 130: All it proves is that not all material - particularly unsolicited material - that is offered to the press automatically gets published. The press does not operate like that. Surely you don't claim that the Western media never publishes <a href="http://images.google.fi/images?q=%22jesus+cartoon%22&hl=fi&btnG=Etsi+kuvia" rel="nofollow">Jesus cartoons</a>, or even <a href="http://images.google.fi/images?svnum=10&hl=fi&lr=&q=%22god+cartoon%22&btnG=Hae" rel="nofollow">God cartoons</a> for that matter? It happens a <em>lot</em> and is not considered anything remarkable at all. If you've somehow failed to see any, you obviously haven't been looking very hard - just look into Gary Larson's highly popular <em>Far Side</em>, for example. And such cartoons are not always very respectful, either. (Of course, if you find such cartoons offensive, don't go look at them. But don't claim they don't exist and aren't published, because they most definitely are, all over mainstream Western press.) 130: All it proves is that not all material – particularly unsolicited material – that is offered to the press automatically gets published. The press does not operate like that.

Surely you don’t claim that the Western media never publishes Jesus cartoons, or even God cartoons for that matter? It happens a lot and is not considered anything remarkable at all. If you’ve somehow failed to see any, you obviously haven’t been looking very hard – just look into Gary Larson’s highly popular Far Side, for example. And such cartoons are not always very respectful, either.

(Of course, if you find such cartoons offensive, don’t go look at them. But don’t claim they don’t exist and aren’t published, because they most definitely are, all over mainstream Western press.)

]]> By: Abu Omar http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-32822 Abu Omar Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:41:17 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-32822 <b> Danish paper rejected Jesus cartoons </b> http://www.guardian.co.uk/cartoonprotests/story/0,,1703552,00.html What does this prove? Danish paper rejected Jesus cartoons
http://www.guardian.co.uk/cartoonprotests/story/0,,1703552,00.html

What does this prove?

]]> By: Abu Omar http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-32820 Abu Omar Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:36:36 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-32820 Hello Anonymous, This "Abu Omar" name is just a nickname or an alias i.e., it is not written in any official paper. "Abu" means "father of", and "Bin" means "Son of". "Bin" is not commonly used except in some Gulf countries, whereas "Abu" is very common in many Arab countries. Another suffix is "Abd" which means "Servant of" and it is used only with God names. (ALLAH has 99 names). Here are some useful links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_%28Arabic_term%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Names_of_God#List_of_Names Hello Anonymous,
This “Abu Omar” name is just a nickname or an alias i.e., it is not written in any official paper.

“Abu” means “father of”, and “Bin” means “Son of”.
“Bin” is not commonly used except in some Gulf countries, whereas “Abu” is very common in many Arab countries.
Another suffix is “Abd” which means “Servant of” and it is used only with God names. (ALLAH has 99 names).

Here are some useful links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_%28Arabic_term%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abd
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Names_of_God#List_of_Names

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-32814 Anonymous Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:24:27 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-32814 Phil: "I just don’t understand why we should give Mohammed any special treatment. 50% of Americans might get offended when people draw cartoons of George Bush, so should we ban that?" Short answer: oil and gas. Let's wait until oil and gas become prohibitively expensive to use or their use is curtailed because climate change becomes too obvious to ignore. Then we can pay them back with interest. Phil:

“I just don’t understand why we should give Mohammed any special treatment. 50% of Americans might get offended when people draw cartoons of George Bush, so should we ban that?”

Short answer: oil and gas.

Let’s wait until oil and gas become prohibitively expensive to use or their use is curtailed because climate change becomes too obvious to ignore. Then we can pay them back with interest.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-32810 Anonymous Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:52:27 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-32810 Abu Omar, this naming system is interesting. So, abu means "father", and, as far as I know, bin means "son". I'm not asking you to tell your surname, but I assume you do have have a surname, too. Do you all have patronymes in addition to first names and surnames like Russians? Abu Omar,

this naming system is interesting. So, abu means “father”, and, as far as I know, bin means “son”.

I’m not asking you to tell your surname, but I assume you do have have a surname, too.

Do you all have patronymes in addition to first names and surnames like Russians?

]]> By: Abu Omar http://www.finlandforthought.net/2006/02/01/drawing-mohammed/comment-page-3/#comment-32802 Abu Omar Thu, 09 Feb 2006 13:54:30 +0000 http://www.finlandforthought.net/?p=5021#comment-32802 -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 2:39 </i> <b> But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall be companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein. </b> <i> comments </i>: This verse warns those who disbelieve in ALLAH, that he the almighty will punish them in the hereafter. All religions have the concept of reward and punishment. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 3:151 </i> <b> Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority: their abode will be the Fire: And evil is the home of the wrong-doers! </b> <i> comments </i> To understand this verse, you have to read it in its context (verses 150, 151 & 152). In summary, this verse talks about the "Uhud" battle between Muslims and Pagans. (coming from Madina) and the Pagans (coming from Mecca). It describes the panic Muslims had in the battle where they left the prophet alone and escaped to the mountains. So, this verse does not say anything about waging any war against unbelievers. Please check out this page from Wikipedia to learn the context of these verses: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Uhud -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 4:14 </i> <b> But those who disobey Allah and His Messenger and transgress His limits will be admitted to a Fire, to abide therein: And they shall have a humiliating punishment. </b> <i> comments </i> Please read the previous verse (4:13) and link it to this verse. Simply, verse 4:13 talks about the rewards for those who obey ALLAH, and verse 4:14 talks about the punishment for those who disobey ALLAH. There is no command to wage a war against anybody ! -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 4:74 and 4:76 </i> Verses 4:74 and 4:76 are excerpted out of context. To understand what are they talking about, you have to read the skipped verse, which is 4:75. The three verses are listed below in order. In these verses, ALLAH commands Muslims to fight back those who oppressed them (read verse 75 carefully) <b> 4.74. Let those fight in the cause of Allah Who sell the life of this world for the hereafter. To him who fighteth in the cause of Allah,- whether he is slain or gets victory - Soon shall We give him a reward of great (value). </b> <b>4.75 And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)?- Men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!" </b> <b> 4.76. Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who reject Faith Fight in the cause of Evil: So fight ye against the friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan. </b> -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 4:101 </i> <b> ….. For the Unbelievers are unto you open enemies. </b> <i> comments </i> This is only one sentence from the whole verse! Please read the whole verse to understand the topic. Here is the complete verse (4:101) <b> When ye travel through the earth, there is no blame on you if ye shorten your prayers, for fear the Unbelievers May attack you: For the Unbelievers are unto you open enemies. </b> Simply, the verse asks Muslims to be careful during their prayer and to shorten it if they fear an attack by their enemies. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <b> ===== this is very important </b> <i> verse 5:33 </i> <b> The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter; </b> <i> comments </i> This verse talks about the punishment of those who terrorize others. It is stated clearly that those who terrorize others (Muslims and non-Muslims) are -at the same time- waging a war against ALLAH and his Messenger. Here you can find how Islam looks at terrorism. To understand the point of terrorism in this verse, you should read the previous one (verse 5:32) which says: <b> On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people : and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our messengers with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land. </b> <i> comments </i> As you can see, any one who slew a person, it would be as if he slew the whole people. => Do you see how much terrorism is renounced in Islam. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verses 5:51 to 5:82 </i> <i> comments </i> Verses from 5:51 to 5:82 describes the relation between Muslims, Jews, Christians and Pagans. In those verses, there is no mention anyhow of war or waging it against others. Please read the verses again carefully. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verses from 7:96 to 7:98 </i> <i> comments </i> => I don't see in those verses any mention of war or fight against unbelievers. Please read them again carefully. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verses from 8:12 to 8:18 </i> <i> comments </i> These verses talks about the "Badr" battle between Muslims and Pagans. In that battle Muslims were around 300 and were not prepared for any fight, whereas pagans were around 1000 warier fully equipped with weapons. The verses describes how ALLAH supported Muslims in that battle and how he instill terror into the hearts of pagans. The rest of the battle is described in verses 8:41 to 8:49. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Anfal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Badr -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 9:5 </i> <b> But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. </b> <i> comments </i> Again, here you have to look at the previous verse 9:4 to understand verse 9:5. In general verses 9:1 to 9:6 talks about the victory of the Messenger and his followers when they entered Mecca. At that time, Mohammad (PBUH) was very merciful to those who hurt him and expelled him. Nevertheless, he gave them 4 months to choose among three options: either they sign treaties not to fight Muslims, or to leave Mecca, or to convert to Islam . Read verse 9:4 carefully to get this idea. Now, look at verse 9:6 what it says: <b> If one amongst the Pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure. That is because they are men without knowledge. </b> -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verses 9:60, 9:61 and 9:64 </i> <i> comments </i> Maybe you mean verses 33:60, 33:61 and 33:64 (the above numbering does not match) These verses talk about those who stir up sedition and those who provoke dissent in Madina (treason). So, ALLAH asks his Messenger to warn them or otherwise he should fight them and expel them from his city (Madina). This is what verses 33:60 to 33:64 talk about. Again, I don't see any command to wage a war against unbelievers. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <b> verses 33:5, 33:29, 33:30 </b> There is a mistake in the numbering. Maybe you mean 9:5, 9:29 and 9:30. The verse 9:5 was discussed earlier. Verse 9:28 says: <b> O ye who believe! Truly the Pagans are unclean; so let them not, after this year of theirs, approach the Sacred Mosque. And if ye fear poverty, soon will Allah enrich you, if He wills, out of His bounty, for Allah is All-knowing, All-wise. </b> And verse 9:29 continues to say: <b> Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. </b> So, those unbelievers mentioned in 29 are the same as those who were initially been warned to select one of three choices: either to sign a treaty with the Messenger, or to leave Mecca or to accept Islam, otherwise, the Messenger has the right to fight them. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 47:4 </i> <b> Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah.s Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost. </b> <i> comments </i> This verse talks about what should Muslims do when they are engaged in a war, and ask them to be firm. There is no command to Muslims to wage any war. <i> verse 47:29 </i> <b> Muhammad is the apostle of Allah. and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. </b> <i> comments </i> This verse call Muslims to be firm and strong when they face their enemy. At the same time it does not command them to start any war against the unbelievers. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 60:4 </i> <b> (the complete verse): There is for you an excellent example (to follow) in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people: "We are clear of you and of whatever ye worship besides Allah: we have rejected you, and there has arisen, between us and you, enmity and hatred for ever,- unless ye believe in Allah and Him alone": But not when Abraham said to his father: "I will pray for forgiveness for thee, though I have no power (to get) aught on thy behalf from Allah." (They prayed): "Our Lord! in Thee do we trust, and to Thee do we turn in repentance: to Thee is (our) Final Goal. </b> <i> comments </i> Abraham people were worshiping idols. Therefore, the meaning is restricted to this case. One more point, the verse says "there has arisen, between us and you, enmity and hatred for ever", which means between both sides Abraham and pagans. It does not mean at all that the enmity and haltered should arise between Muslims and non-Muslims who follow Abraham, i.e. Jews and Christians. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 72:23 </i> <b> “Unless I proclaim what I receive from Allah and His Messages: for any that disobey Allah and His Messenger,- for them is Hell: they shall dwell therein for ever.” </b> <i> comments </i> I don't see any inciting to wage a war in this verse. ALLAH the almighty will punish those who don't believe in him in the hereafter. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. <i> verse 98:6 </i> <b> 98.6. Those who reject (Truth), among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, will be in Hell-Fire, to dwell therein (for aye). They are the worst of creatures. </b> <i> comments </i> Again, this verse describes the destiny of those who don't believe in ALLAH. No command to wage a war here. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.

verse 2:39
But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall be companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein.

comments :
This verse warns those who disbelieve in ALLAH, that he the almighty will punish them in the hereafter. All religions have the concept of reward and punishment.

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verse 3:151
Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority: their abode will be the Fire: And evil is the home of the wrong-doers!

comments
To understand this verse, you have to read it in its context (verses 150, 151 & 152). In summary, this verse talks about the “Uhud” battle between Muslims and Pagans. (coming from Madina) and the Pagans (coming from Mecca). It describes the panic Muslims had in the battle where they left the prophet alone and escaped to the mountains.
So, this verse does not say anything about waging any war against unbelievers.
Please check out this page from Wikipedia to learn the context of these verses:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Uhud

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verse 4:14
But those who disobey Allah and His Messenger and transgress His limits will be admitted to a Fire, to abide therein: And they shall have a humiliating punishment.

comments
Please read the previous verse (4:13) and link it to this verse. Simply, verse 4:13 talks about the rewards for those who obey ALLAH, and verse 4:14 talks about the punishment for those who disobey ALLAH. There is no command to wage a war against anybody !

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verse 4:74 and 4:76

Verses 4:74 and 4:76 are excerpted out of context. To understand what are they talking about, you have to read the skipped verse, which is 4:75. The three verses are listed below in order. In these verses, ALLAH commands Muslims to fight back those who oppressed them (read verse 75 carefully)

4.74. Let those fight in the cause of Allah Who sell the life of this world for the hereafter. To him who fighteth in the cause of Allah,- whether he is slain or gets victory – Soon shall We give him a reward of great (value).

4.75 And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)?- Men, women, and children, whose cry is: “Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!”

4.76. Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who reject Faith Fight in the cause of Evil: So fight ye against the friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan.

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verse 4:101
….. For the Unbelievers are unto you open enemies.

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This is only one sentence from the whole verse!
Please read the whole verse to understand the topic. Here is the complete verse (4:101)

When ye travel through the earth, there is no blame on you if ye shorten your prayers, for fear the Unbelievers May attack you: For the Unbelievers are unto you open enemies.
Simply, the verse asks Muslims to be careful during their prayer and to shorten it if they fear an attack by their enemies.

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verse 5:33
The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter;

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This verse talks about the punishment of those who terrorize others. It is stated clearly that those who terrorize others (Muslims and non-Muslims) are -at the same time- waging a war against ALLAH and his Messenger. Here you can find how Islam looks at terrorism.

To understand the point of terrorism in this verse, you should read the previous one (verse 5:32) which says:

On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person – unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land – it would be as if he slew the whole people : and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our messengers with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land.

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As you can see, any one who slew a person, it would be as if he slew the whole people.
=> Do you see how much terrorism is renounced in Islam.

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verses 5:51 to 5:82
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Verses from 5:51 to 5:82 describes the relation between Muslims, Jews, Christians and Pagans.
In those verses, there is no mention anyhow of war or waging it against others. Please read the verses again carefully.

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verses from 7:96 to 7:98
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=> I don’t see in those verses any mention of war or fight against unbelievers. Please read them again carefully.

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verses from 8:12 to 8:18
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These verses talks about the “Badr” battle between Muslims and Pagans. In that battle Muslims were around 300 and were not prepared for any fight, whereas pagans were around 1000 warier fully equipped with weapons. The verses describes how ALLAH supported Muslims in that battle and how he instill terror into the hearts of pagans.
The rest of the battle is described in verses 8:41 to 8:49.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Anfal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Badr

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verse 9:5
But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

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Again, here you have to look at the previous verse 9:4 to understand verse 9:5. In general verses 9:1 to 9:6 talks about the victory of the Messenger and his followers when they entered Mecca. At that time, Mohammad (PBUH) was very merciful to those who hurt him and expelled him. Nevertheless, he gave them 4 months to choose among three options: either they sign treaties not to fight Muslims, or to leave Mecca, or to convert to Islam . Read verse 9:4 carefully to get this idea.

Now, look at verse 9:6 what it says:
If one amongst the Pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure. That is because they are men without knowledge.

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verses 9:60, 9:61 and 9:64
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Maybe you mean verses 33:60, 33:61 and 33:64 (the above numbering does not match)

These verses talk about those who stir up sedition and those who provoke dissent in Madina (treason). So, ALLAH asks his Messenger to warn them or otherwise he should fight them and expel them from his city (Madina). This is what verses 33:60 to 33:64 talk about.
Again, I don’t see any command to wage a war against unbelievers.

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verses 33:5, 33:29, 33:30
There is a mistake in the numbering. Maybe you mean 9:5, 9:29 and 9:30. The verse 9:5 was discussed earlier.

Verse 9:28 says:
O ye who believe! Truly the Pagans are unclean; so let them not, after this year of theirs, approach the Sacred Mosque. And if ye fear poverty, soon will Allah enrich you, if He wills, out of His bounty, for Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.

And verse 9:29 continues to say:
Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.

So, those unbelievers mentioned in 29 are the same as those who were initially been warned to select one of three choices: either to sign a treaty with the Messenger, or to leave Mecca or to accept Islam, otherwise, the Messenger has the right to fight them.

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verse 47:4
Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah.s Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.

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This verse talks about what should Muslims do when they are engaged in a war, and ask them to be firm. There is no command to Muslims to wage any war.

verse 47:29
Muhammad is the apostle of Allah. and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other.

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This verse call Muslims to be firm and strong when they face their enemy. At the same time it does not command them to start any war against the unbelievers.

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verse 60:4
(the complete verse): There is for you an excellent example (to follow) in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people: “We are clear of you and of whatever ye worship besides Allah: we have rejected you, and there has arisen, between us and you, enmity and hatred for ever,- unless ye believe in Allah and Him alone”: But not when Abraham said to his father: “I will pray for forgiveness for thee, though I have no power (to get) aught on thy behalf from Allah.” (They prayed): “Our Lord! in Thee do we trust, and to Thee do we turn in repentance: to Thee is (our) Final Goal.

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Abraham people were worshiping idols. Therefore, the meaning is restricted to this case.
One more point, the verse says “there has arisen, between us and you, enmity and hatred for ever”, which means between both sides Abraham and pagans. It does not mean at all that the enmity and haltered should arise between Muslims and non-Muslims who follow Abraham, i.e. Jews and Christians.

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verse 72:23
“Unless I proclaim what I receive from Allah and His Messages: for any that disobey Allah and His Messenger,- for them is Hell: they shall dwell therein for ever.”

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I don’t see any inciting to wage a war in this verse. ALLAH the almighty will punish those who don’t believe in him in the hereafter.

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verse 98:6
98.6. Those who reject (Truth), among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, will be in Hell-Fire, to dwell therein (for aye). They are the worst of creatures.

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Again, this verse describes the destiny of those who don’t believe in ALLAH. No command to wage a war here.

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