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OPPOSING BIGOTRY
TOWARDS ISLAM
The Interfaith Alliance is promoting a “Faith Shared” project. We applaud its efforts to teach
tolerance and oppose bigotry by increasing awareness and education of different religions. In an
attempt to further that goal, we are providing additional information about Islam. Here are
quotes from the Quran.
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Battle for Allah: "Those who believe do battle for the cause of Allah; and those who
disbelieve do battle for the cause of idols. So fight the minions of the devil. Lo! the
devil's strategy is ever weak" (Quran 4:76). Also, "O Prophet! urge the believers to
war; if there are twenty patient ones of you they shall overcome two hundred, and if
there are a hundred of you they shall overcome a thousand of those who disbelieve,
because they are a people who do not understand" (Quran 8:65). And, "O Prophet!
strive hard against the unbelievers and the hypocrites and be unyielding to them; and
their abode is hell, and evil is the destination" (Quran 9:73). Also, "O you who believe!
fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in you hardness;
and know that Allah is with those who guard (against evil)" (Quran 9:123). Even more
references can be found in the Quran at 2:191; 2:193; 3:118; 4:75,76; 5:33, 8:12;
9:5; 33:60-62.
Don't take Jews and Christians as friends: "O you who believe! do not take the
Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever
amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does
not guide the unjust people" (Quran 5:51).
A Man’s Seed Comes From His Chest: "Now let man but think from what he is
created! He is created from a drop emitted-Proceeding from between the backbone and
the ribs" (Quran 86:5-7).
Salvation by works: "And He answers those who believe and do good deeds, and
gives them more out of His grace; and (as for) the unbelievers, they shall have a
severe punishment," (Quran 42:26). Also, "Then those whose balance (of good deeds)
is heavy, they will be successful. But those whose balance is light, will be those who
have lost their souls; in hell will they abide," (23:102-103).
The Hadith is a collection of the deeds and sayings of Muhammad and is held in very high
regard by Muslims. It helps inform them about Muhammad and how to be like him.
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Lying is okay when furthering Islam. "Muhammad bin Maslama got up saying, 'O
Allah's Apostle! Would you like that I kill him [Ka'b bin Al-Ashraf]?' The Prophet said,
'Yes,' Muhammad bin Maslama said, 'Then allow me to say a (false) thing (i.e. to
deceive Kab).' The Prophet said, 'You may say it'" (Hadith Vol. 5, Book 59, #369).
Participate in Jihad: Allah's Apostle was asked, "What is the best deed?" He replied,
"To believe in Allah and His Apostle (Muhammad). The questioner then asked, "What is
the next (in goodness)? He replied, "To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah's
Cause." (Hadith Vol. 1, Book 2, Number 25).
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Kill the Muslim who leaves Islam: "...for the Prophet said, 'If somebody (a Muslim)
discards his religion, kill him'" (Hadith Vol. 4, Book 52, #260).
We hope this information informs you about Islam. And, since Islam has so many women in it,
you might be interested in the following.
10. The Quran says it is okay to beat wives: "As to those women on whose part ye fear
disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them, refuse to share their beds, beat them..."
(Quran 4:34).
11. Muhammad said that women are deficient in intelligence: "O women! Give alms,
as I have seen that the majority of the dwellers of Hell-fire were you (women)." They
asked, "Why is it so, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "You curse frequently and are
ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and
religion than you.” (Hadith Vol. 1, Book 6, #301).
Remember, our motivation is to inform you of what Islam teaches so you might better
understand its intentions and teachings. After all, knowledge helps remove bigotry and
ignorance. We need to promote love, not violence and intolerance. That is why we are sure
you will agree with Jesus, who said,
12. “…love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” (Matt. 5:44).
13. “…love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” (Luke 6:27).
Jesus never promoted violence or lying. He never promoted refusing to take people as friends
who aren’t of the same religion. He never degraded women. But, all these things are done and
promoted by Islam – that denies the Trinity, that Jesus die for our sins, and rose from the dead.
So, in this culture of tolerance and understanding, we hope this information is helpful. We also
hope that those who claim to be Christians will look to God’s word for guidance and follow
Jesus, lest they inadvertently promote that which is contrary to God’s word and lead many
astray. That is why the Bible says,
14. “Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness
and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” (2 Cor. 6:14).
Question: Is it proper to promote the words of the Quran in a Christian pulpit in an attempt to
teach tolerance when the Quran clearly contradicts God’s word about salvation and teaches
violence against non-Muslims as well as the beating of wives? Is this what should be done? Is
this really what tolerance means? Or, is the Christian pulpit the place where the truth of God’s
word, God’s love, and God’s forgiveness in Jesus should be promoted? Isn’t the pulpit the place
where Christian ministers beckon the lost to acknowledge their sin before God and realize that
they will face God’s judgment without Christ? Shouldn’t they be urged to turn from their sin,
look to Jesus, receive him as Savior and Lord, and accept him as the only way to God (John
14:6) and the only way to salvation (Acts 4:12). Shouldn’t they be informed that it is not
sincerity and tolerance that earns favor with God, but only the work of God the Son (John
1:1,14) who died on the cross (1 Cor. 15:1-3)?
“…what fellowship has light with darkness?” (2 Cor. 6:14).
Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but
through Me,” (John 14:6).
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