What Does Islam Say About Terrorism ?

Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In theQuran, God has said:“God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealingjustly with those who have not fought you about religion and havenot driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers.” (Quran60:8)
The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of Godbe upon him, used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children

1. he would advise them: “...Do not betray, do notbe excessive, do not kill a newborn child.”

2. he also said:“Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with theMuslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though itsfragrance is found for a span of forty years.”

3. The Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with
   fire.

4. He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,

5. He even warned that on the Day of Judgment, “The first cases to be
   adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those
   of bloodshed.

6. Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: “A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died.On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat
   the insects of the earth.”

7)He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was asked, “Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said: “There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.”

1. Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad said:“When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.”

2. In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale
   destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the
   laws of Islam.