Understanding Islam — Page 20
IS ISLAM A VIOLENT RELIGION? 20 whom are even pursuing humanitarian causes at the time of capture by these terrorists. To suggest that the terrorists are acting on Islamic teachings is an abomination and an atrociously unfounded claim that can only be made by Islamophobes who are intent on defaming Islam out of their own ignorance. Allah the Almighty also says that during a battle, a party should only fight until there is no more persecution, and religion can once again be professed freely for the sake of God alone. Furthermore, the Holy Quran stipulates that the Muslims must fulfil any covenants or pacts they form with idolaters if they have not acted with aggression towards Muslims and have kept the terms of their mutual agreements from their side: Excepting those of the idolaters with whom you have entered into a treaty and who have not subsequently failed you in anything nor aided anyone against you. So fulfil to these the treaty you have made with them till their term. Surely, Allah loves those who are righteous. 18