What you need to know about Islam #14

Yesterday we looked at the first 3 pillars of Islam Radicalism so let’s cover the last 2 today.

Pillar 4: Jihad is only way to win

The true muslim wants to practice Islam the way Muhammad did which makes since because I want to imitate Christ in my Christian life. So jihad is based on Muhammads definition contained in the Quran. 60% of the Quran is related to the concept of jihad..that should tell us something right there! An example of averse to fight for Islam is found here:

Sarah 9:38-39 38. O you who believe! What is the matter with you, that when you are asked to march forth in the Cause of Allah (i.e. Jihad) you cling heavily to the earth? Are you pleased with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But little is the enjoyment of the life of this world as compared with the Hereafter. 39. If you march not forth, He will punish you with a painful torment and will replace you by another people, and you cannot harm Him at all, and Allah is Able to do all things.

This verse was given to Muhammad when some muslims hesitated to go into battle, so they are warned Allah will punish them and replace them. Islam teaches the must fight, no matter the cost to achieve one world religion and one world government...Islam.

So when you see the breath taking videos of beheadings and such, the answer why is found in the Quran:

Sarah 47:4 4. So, when you meet (in fight Jihad in Allah's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islam), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allah to continue in carrying out Jihad against the disbelievers till they embrace Islam (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allah's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost,

Pillar 5: Faith is the reason

The motivation for Islam is Islam their faith. It overrides everything! We must understand that! Let me give you some reminders:

1. If you believe in Allah you will obey. Surah 5:44 “Therefore fear not men, but fear Me”. If you don’t follow commands of Allah and Muhammad then you don’t believe.

2. Alah controls your fate, so obey. Surah 3:145 “No person can ever die except by Allah’s leave and at an appointed term.” Death is not to be feared it is under Allah’s control.

3. If you believe in judgement you will obey. If a muslim believes what the Quran teaches about hell the will obey Allah and do anything to avoid it.

4. If you are martyred, you get paradise. Martyrdom for Allah is a guaranteed entrance to paradise. Those who are not martyred must get in by works which still is not a guarantee! So why not die and know for sure in their faith. Muhammad himself said “The person who participates in Holy battles in Allah’s cause and nothing compels him to do so except belief in Allah and His Apostles, will be recompensed by Allah either in reward or booty (if he survives) or will be admitted to paradise (if he is killed in battle as a martyr).” 

5. Your faith is supreme to others. Muslims are taught over and over their faith is superior to others in everything. So any attack on them or their faith is an attack on Allah and Islam.

Knowing these things should help you understand their thinking much clearer.

Tom