AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE OF TERROR AND SUICIDE ATTACKS

“In True Islam, Terror Does Not Exist.” No person can kill a human being. No one can touch an innocent person, even in time of war. No one can be a suicide bomber. No one can rush into crowds with bombs tied to his or her body. Islam states, “Do not touch children or people who worship in churches. ” M. Fethullah Gülen This book includes extensive analyses on the following subject matters, in order: i) Islam, always, i.e., at all the times, approbates peace, ii) the Qur’an regards human life as being exalted and inviolate, iii) Islam considers murder as one of the gravest sins and as a capital crime, iv) in Islam, even in warfare, there are rules to be observed; non-combatant innocent people cannot be killed, v) in the history of wars, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was the first person to set forth rules for warfare, vi) Islam regards suicide attacks as heinous murders, and vii) suicide attacks can be perpetrated through use of chemical drugs.

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