Islam against Violence (Special Folder)

By Dr. Ali Al-Halawani

violence

If you want to learn more about this intriguing issue, just click the following links and read them carefully.

Islam against Violence

Islam has always been accused of nurturing and calling for violence and the murdering of its opponents and foes. This is totally against the nature of Islam and all the ideal morals and good deeds Islam calls its adherents to stick to and abide by. In this special folder, you will find some of the interesting articles and materials published by the Truth-Seeker website covering the issue of Islam and its stance regarding violence and aggression from different perspectives. If you want to learn more about this intriguing issue, just click the following links and read them carefully.

Allah the Almighty says in His Ever-Glorious Qur’an what may mean,

“Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth has been made clear from error. Whoever rejects false worship and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.”(Al-Baqarah 2:256)

And,

“If it had been your Lord’s will, all of the people on Earth would have believed. Would you then compel the people so to have them believe?” (Yunus 10:99)

 

 

Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (Part 1/ 2)

Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (Part 1/ 2)

Not all Muslims understand and follow their religion.

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Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (Part 2 / 2)

Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (Part 2 / 2)

Not all Muslims understand and follow their religion; and some of them are ignorant about the true essence of their faith.

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Peace Vision of Islam (Part 1/2)

In this video, Dr. Zakir Naik clarifies the misconceptions about Islam, and describes how peaceful the religion of Islam is. He clears the air about the subjugation of women in Islam, terrorism, etc.

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Peace Vision of Islam (Part 2/2)

This is part 2 of the great video by Dr. Zakir Naik in which he says it all about Islam and its stance on women, terrorism and peace. If you think Islam is a religion that advocates violence, come and join us to hear what will make you believe it is not.

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Can a Sword Capture a Human Heart?

Can a Sword Capture a Human Heart?

This article by Dr. Ali Al-Halawani titled: Can a Sword Capture a Human Heart?, deals with the rumors and fallacies spread by many alleging that Islam has spread by the edge of the sword.

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Religious Tolerance in Islam

Religious Tolerance in Islam

This article by Marmaduke Pickthall on Tolerance in Islam shows many facets of this issue as peculiar to Islam and Muslims. Find out more…

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Let There Be No Compulsion in Religion

Let There Be No Compulsion in Religion

The article, Let There Be No Compulsion in Religion by Sami al-Majid is a very important one as it shows it is in no way does Islam preach forced conversions, rather, this is something forbidden by clear texts. The article is a clear elaboration on this.

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The Role of Human Rights in Islamic Law

The Role of Human Rights in Islamic Law

This article is on the Role of Human Rights in Islamic Law; it is written by Dr. Robert Crane; it is very informative indeed.

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Religion: A Device to Control? Islam Answers (P. 1/2)

Religion: A Device to Control? Islam Answers (P. 1/2)

This article tackles one of the biggest questions throughout history: Is religion a device to control human beings? The answer to this is given from an Islamic perspective.

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Religion: A Device to Control? Islam Answers (P. 2/2)

Religion: A Device to Control? Islam Answers (P. 2/2)

This is part 2 of the article Religion: A device to control? Islam Answers. It tackles one of the biggest questions throughout history: Is religion a device to control human beings? The answer to this is given from an Islamic perspective.

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An Islamic View of Peaceful Coexistence (Part 1/2)

An Islamic View of Peaceful Coexistence (Part 1/2)

This is part 1 of the article An Islamic View of Peaceful Coexistence by Dr. Jaafar Sheikh Idris in which he refutes the claims that Islam was spread by the sword.

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An Islamic View of Peaceful Coexistence (Part 2/2)

An Islamic View of Peaceful Coexistence (Part 2/2)

This is part 2 of the article An Islamic View of Peaceful Coexistence by Dr. Jaafar Sheikh Idris in which he refutes the claims that Islam was spread by the sword. It reaffirms the fact that in Islam there is no compulsion in the matter of religion.

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God’s Attribute: The All-Peace

God’s Attribute: The All-Peace

This article by Dr. Salman Al-Oadah deals with God’s Attribute: The All-Peace. It contains many meanings and denotations that should be learned by all.

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Peace and Tranquility in a Modern World

Peace and Tranquility in a Modern World

This article titled, Hajj: A Universal Message for Peace shows how Islam adores peace and calls upon all humankind to adopt it at all costs.

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Watching Silently

Watching Silently

This article titled Supporting Palestinians: Emotions Are Not Enough, is directed to those who wants to understand the situation there, in Palestine and those who want to stretch their hands with assistance and help. Is watching Silently acceptable?

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Who Will Save You from Me Now?

Who Will Save You from Me Now?

Who Will Save You from Me Now? is an example of how a great leader dealt with those who showed him enmity; it is about Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Prophet of Islam.

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Dr. Ali Al-Halawani is Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Translation, Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was Assistant Professor and worked for a number of international universities in Malaysia and Egypt such as Al-Madinah Interanational Univerity, Shah Alam, Malaysia (Mediu) and Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), Egypt; Former Editor-in-Chief of the Electronic Da`wah Committee (EDC), Kuwait; Former Deputy Chief Editor and Managing Editor of the Living Shari`ah Department, www.islamOnline.net; Member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS); and member of the World Association of Arab Translators & Linguists (Wata). He is a published writer, translator and researcher. You can reach him at [email protected].

 

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