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Originally posted by Pike1483
Okay, I'll admit that I'm not an expert on the Koran (as proved by my earlier Surah blunder). I never said I was. I simply said I had studied it, which I have. Based on what I've learned from stuff, I can see why the terrorists hate us and think us infidels. And once again I'm not bashing the whole Muslim religion, I'm just simply stating my interpretation of it. If they're not fighting a "holy war" against us, then what are they doing? If anyone is an expert on the Koran, please explain this to me. I'm also not claiming that Christians have never persecuted anyone..
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Al-Qaeda has violated, imho, the just war doctrine which is contained in the Qur'an.
In particular, the declaration of war can only be initiated by head of states. Qur'an, when it come to warfare, is a very statecentric document. It also ordained that warfare must be the last resort. It is also interesting, something you don't hear, warfare or force is not a permitted instrument for advancing Islam. Consider this:
Invite (all) to the Way
Of thy Lord with wisdon
And beautiful preaching;
And argue with them in ways that are best
And most gracious (16: 125)
Let there be no compulsion
In religion: Truth stands out
Clear from Error: (2: 256)
The just ad bellum tradition in Islam is very similar to the western tradition: just cause, right intent, proper authority, and discrimination in the use of force.