WITH RECENT events around the world, even Muslims seem confused as to whether attacks on civilians are Islamic. Clearly it is unIslamic.
Anything we do as Muslims is acceptable only if done within the framework of Islamic Laws.
The same goes for waging war. There are stringent rules which need to be adhered to.
And fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors. (Holy Qur’aan, 2:190)
Fighting in the defence of Islam, oppressed Muslims and for the liberation of Muslim lands needs to be carried out within the parameters of Islam for it to be effective and accepted by Allah Ta’ala.
Abu Bakr (radhiallahu anh) gave an army these instructions: Do not kill any woman, child or old person. He even forbade the destruction of trees, inhabited places, oasis and the unnecessary killing of animals.
Islam does not allow merciless slaughter of innocents.
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