Islam Spread By The Sword

Lets examine how many 'Islam is peace and tolerance' myths can be busted using just one page of the tafsir (explanation of the quran to understand its context) of Ibn Kathir website at tafsir.com. To understand who Ibn Kathir was (notice how tafsir.com doesnt even tell who he was because its assumed everyone reading knows who he was), lets look at the wikipedia bio page where it states:

Tafsir Ibn Kathir is famous all over the Muslim world and among Muslims in the Western world, and is one of the most widely used explanations of the Qu'ran today. (source)

8.39-41 tafsir (source):

1) Tolerance?

The Order to fight to eradicate Shirk and Kufr.

On the source page, kufr is defined as disbelief. Eradicate disbelief. Thats the complete opposite of tolerance. By islamic definition, shirk is 'any type of worship outside of the islamic mold'. This is a direct challenge to 'freedom of religion', because quran 8.39 is saying to eradicate freedom of religion and disbelief, based on their nauseating, zealot, self-proclaimed 'monopoly on truth'. In the tafsir of quran 9.5, this fighting is commanded to be fought 'on the earth in general'. (9.5)

then fight and kill the idolators wherever you may find them.' Allah's statement
next, (then fight the Mushrikin wherever you find them), means, on the earth
in general

2) Spread by the sword and take their money and resources is proven with the statement:

I was commanded to fight against the people until they proclaim, `There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah.' If and when they say it, they will preserve their blood and wealth from me

3) What is the purpose of this fighting?

Theocratic imperialism. Whoever says fighting in islam is only in self defense is lying.

"Whoever fights so that Allah's Word is the supreme, is in the cause of Allah"

4) A non-muslim telling a lie to a muslim is unacceptable, but a muslim telling a lie to a non-muslim is acceptable. This little story below is Muhammad detailing how a last minute conversion in the face of death or calamity to save your skin is illigitimate, hence the references to the 'day of resurrection', and that Muhammad did not condemn Usamah's action.

It is recorded in the Sahih that the Messenger of Allah said to Usamah bin Zayd when he overpowered a man with his sword, after that man proclaimed that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah; (Have you killed him after he proclaimed, `La Ilaha Illallah' What would you do with regard to `La Ilaha Illallah' on the Day of Resurrection.) Usamah said, "O Allah's Messenger! He only said it to save himself.'' The Messenger replied (Did you cut his heart open) The Messenger kept repeating, (What would you do with regard to `La Ilaha Illallah' on the Day of Resurrection) until Usamah said, "I wished I had embraced Islam only that day.'' Allah said next, (And if they turn away, then know that Allah is your protector, an excellent
protector, and an excellent helper!) Allah says, if the disbelievers persist in defying and fighting you, then know that Allah is your protector, master and supporter against your enemies. Verily, what an excellent protector and what an excellent supporter.

Yet, if the tables are turned, a muslim lying to a non-muslim is acceptable (tafsir of quran 3.28) Note the hypocrisy:

(unless you indeed fear a danger from them) meaning, except those believers who in some areas or times fear for their safety from the disbelievers. In this case, such believers are allowed to show friendship to the disbelievers outwardly, but never inwardly. For instance, Al-Bukhari recorded that Abu Ad-Darda' said, "We smile in the face of some people although our hearts curse them.'' Al-Bukhari said that Al-Hasan said, "The Tuqyah is allowed until the Day of Resurrection.'' The tafsir of Ibn Abbas (Muhammad's cousin) says: "With your tongues, but not with your hearts". That's called 'lying'.)

Nice double standard huh? It gets plenty worse believe me. Continue reading down the rest of this blog.

5) Muhammad and Islam's profit motive (more like a mafia pyramid scheme) is declared at the bottom of the page:

And know that whatever of war booty that you may gain, verily, one-fifth of it is assigned to Allah, and to the Messenger, and to the near relatives (of the Messenger), the orphans, the poor, and the wayfarer

For more dirty politics for financial gain, also note the tafsirs of quran 9.29:

The Order to fight People of the Scriptures until They give the Jizyah (source)

and if your wondering what jizya is, read the next page:

Paying Jizyah is a Sign of Kufr and Disgrace (source) and an examination of the ' Pact of Umar '.

More Islam Spread By The Sword

Notice that by reading the verses from the english translation of the quran below, you might just gloss right over it, because the 'spread by the sword' mentality isnt immediantly apparent.

quran 18:83 - And they ask you about Dhul-Qarnain. Say: "I shall recite to you something of his story."
18:84 - Verily, We established him in the earth, and We gave him the means of everything.
18:85 - So he followed a way.
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editors note: Is 18:85 the 'straight path' muslims claim to be following? If so, note what it recommends/commands them to do as they journey to the furthest reaches of the earth, (or is it the literal end of the flat earth?)
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18:86 - Until, when he reached the setting place of the sun, he found it setting in a spring of black muddy (or hot) water. And he found near it a people. We (Allah) said (by inspiration): "O Dhul-Qarnain! Either you punish them, or treat them with kindness."
18:87 - He said: "As for him (a disbeliever in the Oneness of Allah) who does wrong, we shall punish him; and then he will be brought back unto his Lord; Who will punish him with a terrible torment.

What does this story, and specifically 'we shall punish him' mean? Lets go to three islamic tafsirs (explanation of quranic verses) to get some insight, Notice how all three tafsirs say to kill:

(1) Tafsir by Ibn Kathir (source) :

(We (Allah) said (by inspiration): "O Dhul-Qarnayn! Either you punish them or treat them with kindness'') means, Allah gave him power over them and gave him the choice: if he wanted to, he could kill the men and take the women and children captive, or if he wanted to, he could set them free, with or without a ransom. His justice and faith became apparent in the ruling he pronounced:
As for him who does wrong,) meaning who persists in his Kufr and in associating others in worship with his Lord,
(we shall punish him,) Qatadah said, i.e., by killing him.

(2) Tafsir of al-Jalalayn (source) :

He said, 'As for him who does wrong, by way of [practising] idolatry, we shall chastise him, We shall slay him. Then he shall be returned to his Lord and He shall chastise him with an awful chastisement (read nukran or nukuran), that is, a severe [one], in the Fire.

(3) Tafsir of Ibn ‘Abbâs (source) :

(He said: As for him who doth wrong) as for him who disbelieves in Allah, (we shall punish him) in this worldly life by killing him, (and then he will be brought back unto his Lord) in the Hereafter, (who will punish him) by means of the Fire (with awful punishment!) with a severe punishment.

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There you have it. The quran teaches to go out and create murder and mayhem in the name of islam. This is a common theme in the quran. In fact killing and dying in the name of islam is considered the 'supreme success' per quran 9.111





quran 9:111 - Verily, Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties; for the price that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allah's Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) and the Qur'an. And who is truer to his covenant than Allah? Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded. That is the supreme success.





Book 019, Number 4292:
Ibn 'Aun reported: I wrote to Nafi' inquiring from him whether it was necessary to extend (to the disbelievers) an invitation to accept (Islam) before m". ing them in fight. He wrote (in reply) to me that it was necessary in the early days of Islam. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) made a raid upon Banu Mustaliq while they were unaware and their cattle were having a drink at the water. He killed those who fought and imprisoned others. On that very day, he captured Juwairiya bint al-Harith. Nafi' said that this tradition was related to him by Abdullah b. Umar who (himself) was among the raiding troops. ---

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("He killed those who fought" is actually "He killed those who defended themselves.")
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Book 019, Number 4294
(EXCERPT) Invite them to (accept) Islam; if they respond to you, accept it from them and desist from fighting against them. Then invite them to migrate from their lands to the land of Muhairs and inform them that, if they do so, they shall have all the privileges and obligations of the Muhajirs. If they refuse to migrate, tell them that they will have the status of Bedouin Muilims and will be subjected to the Commands of Allah like other Muslims, but they will not get any share from the spoils of war or Fai' except when they actually fight with the Muslims (against the disbelievers). If they refuse to accept Islam, demand from them the Jizya. If they agree to pay, accept it from them and hold off your hands. If they refuse to pay the tax, seek Allah's help and fight them.

Sheer Insanity & Dhimmitude

Many muslims and the mainstream media are carefully setting up non-muslims like lambs to the slaughter.

Here's a typical news headline:

Study: English Muslims face deprivations

They are more likely to be jobless, have poor housing than other minorities
Associated (with terrorists) press (source)
Updated: 8:40 a.m. ET May 15, 2006
LONDON - Muslims are more likely than other religious minorities to be unemployed and live in poor housing in the most deprived parts of England, according to a government study Monday.
Half of English Muslims over the age of 25 are not involved in the formal labor market and a third live in the most deprived areas of the country, according to the study commissioned by the government.
Muslims are also particularly vulnerable to long-term illness and experience poor levels of education, said the researchers from the universities of Derby, Warwick, Birmingham and Oxford.
“Taking the Muslim population as a whole, they face some of the most acute conditions of multiple deprivation,” the report said.

Sticking close together

The report said members of the Muslim, Sikh and Hindu communities were likely to remain concentrated in the same areas because families want to stay close together and many prefer to live near their places of worship.
A government spokeswoman said the academics had reviewed a variety of data, including information from the 2001 national census.
The government will use the study in its work to encourage equal opportunities for members of all religious communities, the spokeswoman said.
Sir Iqbal Sacranie, secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain, said the research showed the poverty and other deep-seated problems that have contributed to the marginalization and disaffection felt among many young Muslims.
“We hope that this report serves to highlight the need to develop policies that are able reach into these communities and fulfill their needs,” Sacranie said.
end of article.
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This article is a typical attempt to portray muslims as persecuted, marginalized, disaffected, discriminated against, etc. Deceptive articles like this one from the Associated Press and carried by major news outlets like msnbc in this case, are why people are rapidly losing trust in the mainstream media. Note where the information in the article is partly coming from: (- Iqbal Sacranie, secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain, said - . )

Remember that a major component of taqiyya is withholding key information, so now let's take a look at what they dont tell you.

What They Dont Tell You:

The source of this divisive behaviour comes from islam itself.

quran 3.149 - O ye who believe! if ye obey those who disbelieve, they will make you turn back on your heels, and ye turn back as losers.
quran 3.151 - We will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they set up with Allah that for which He has sent down no authority, and their abode is the fire, and evil is the abode of the unjust.

Muslims have no intention of assimilating. Quite the opposite. Its all part of Allah's identity theft of 'God', or evils identity theft of good.... however you want to look at it.

quran 5.51 - O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.

quran 4.144 - O you who believe! do not take the unbelievers for friends rather than the believers; do you desire that you should give to Allah a manifest proof against yourselves?

quran 98.6 - Verily, those who disbelieve from among the People of the Book and the idolaters, will be in the Fire of Hell, abiding therein. They are the worst of creatures.

quran 9.123 - O ye who believe! fight such of the disbelievers as are near to you and let them find hardness in you; and know that ALLAH is with the righteous.

---The strategy tactic of 9.123 is like that of a circular ripple effect. The article would like you to believe that the muslims want to keep their families togethor and be close to the mosques, but the real tactic is to band tightly togethor and then expand outward by making life miserable for the non-muslims. The tafsir (explanation) confirms this:
Tafsir al-Jalalayn of quran 9.123
O you who believe, fight those of the disbelievers who are near to you, that is, the nearest, followed by the next nearest of them, and let them find harshness in you, that is, severity, in other words, be harsh with them, and know that God is with the pious, helping and granting [them] victory.
'Helping and granting them victory' is what Iqbal Sacranie, (secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain), has in mind with the statement 'fulfill their needs' in the article. ---

quran 8.39 - And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e. worshipping others besides Allah) and the religion (worship) will all be for Allah Alone [in the whole of the world]. But if they cease (worshipping others besides Allah), then certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what they do.

This Associated (with terrorists) Press article carried by MSNBC.com (and whoever else) is playing the public for fools! The public should feel severely insulted at this blatant islamic propaganda. Read this link below and see from an islamic website that muslims consider non-muslims guilty of worse than murder simply for existing:

http://inshallahshaheed.wordpress.com/2006/11/13/al-walaa-wal-baraa-part-2-hating-all-non-muslims-for-their-shirk/

quran 4.101 - And when you journey in the earth, there is no blame on you if you shorten the prayer, if you fear that those who disbelieve will cause you distress, surely the unbelievers are your open enemy.

quran 28.86 - And you were not expecting that the Book (this Qur'an) would be sent down to you, but it is a mercy from your Lord. So never be a supporter of the disbelievers.

quran 9.29 - Fight against those who (1) believe not in Allah, (2) nor in the Last Day, (3) nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger (4) and those who acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e. Islam) among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.

And feel themselves subdued??? And they have the NERVE to claim they are being marginalized???!!!!! Again, this Associated (with terrorists) Press article is pure islamic propoganda. The Arabic word used in 9.29 is 'saghiroona'. For reference, note that in quran 27.37 is it also used in context of disgraced, humiliated, shame, humbled. See 9.29 and 27.37 here. Another fine example of islamic perpetual victims syndrome is pointed out here. Dont let a muslim tell you jizya is 'just a tax'. It is a symbol of humiliation and degradation as demonstrated in the weblink below.

Paying Jizyah is a Sign of Kufr and Disgrace (source)

Jizyah is 'protection money' just like the mafia. See it referenced as 'protection' (protection from who? from the muslims of course!) in


Book 19, Number 2955: He fixed stipends for Muslims, and provided protection for the people of other religions by levying jizyah (poll-tax) on them .

Book #19, Hadith #3031: He spared his life and made peace with him on condition that he should pay jizyah (poll-tax).

Book #34, Hadith #425: jizya (a tax taken from the non-Muslims, who are in the protection, of the Muslim government).

Book #53, Hadith #386: Our Prophet, the Messenger of our Lord, has ordered us to fight you till you worship Allah Alone or give jizya (i.e. tribute); and our Prophet has informed us that our Lord says:-- "Whoever amongst us is killed (i.e. martyred), shall go to paradise to lead such a luxurious life as he has never seen, and whoever amongst us remain alive, shall become your master."

Book #019, Hadith #4294: If they refuse to accept Islam, demand from them the jizya.

Muslims will say this is something that doesnt apply anymore, yet their texts contradict that:

Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 43, Number 656:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The Hour will not be established until the son of Mary (i.e. Jesus) descends amongst you as a just ruler, he will break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the Jizya tax. Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it (as charitable gifts).

Its interesting how muslims want to be percieved as persecuted and marginalized when their very own islamic texts tell them to persecute and marginalize all others. (Side note: Hijab and burqas for women are similar to jizya in a symbolic sense because they provide a visual seperation to identify which women are not to be harassed by muslim men. Source: islamic tafsir)

quran 9.33 - He it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may cause it to prevail over all religion, however much the nonbelievers may be averse.

Note the word 'religion' in 9:33. There is no seperation of 'church and state' in islam, therefor, the plan is to stuff political islam down you and your children's throats whether you like it or not. The Associated (with terrorists) Press, MSNBC.com, whatever other news outlet carried this story (and ones like it), and Iqbal Sacranie, (secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain), would really appreciate your support and dhimmitude. Ponder this: Does Iqbal Sacranie care about what the people of Britain think, or the 'great reward' promised in quran 4.74?

quran 4.74 - Let those then fight on the path of Allah, who barter this present life for that which is to come; for whoever fighteth on Allah's path, whether he be slain or conquer, we will in the end give him a great reward.

I'm sure Iqbal Sacranie, in his fancy suit and tie, will find some gullible suckers to help pave his way to 'great reward'. Pure deception, zealotry and propaganda. Dont fall for it.

It never ends. Read more here and here.

Read the Pact of Umar . Note how it is the enforcement of quran 9.29, and is a prime reason why conflict follows muslims wherever they go. Remember that the next time someone TRIES TO portrays islam as a 'spiritual philosophy' or a 'peaceful source of inspiration' (George W. Bush - Hillary Clinton - Condoleeza Rice). Personally I'll never endorse a politician or political party unless I feel they have a true grasp of the motives of political islam.


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Its blatantly obvious that the way muslims WANT to be percieved, and what their true motives are, are two different things. A trojan horse virus on your computer works the EXACT same way. Now notice this statement from islam-qa.com discussed here (down near the bottom):

showing enmity towards the disbelievers) is one of the basic principles of Islam, and one of the most important duties of the believers.

http://answering-islam.org.uk/NonMuslims/index.htm

Read about how taqiyya is used.

Read about islamic twisted logic.

Visit the audio and video section here and here.

The main page of this site about islam.

http://islamreview.blogspot.com/

Dont be fooled into thinking islam is a 'peaceful religion'. Read about Malaysia and especially the Pact of Umar.

Pact of Umar - islam

Muslims always try to downplay the the 'Pact of Umar'. Read this from tafsir.com regarding it:

Do not initiate the Salam to the Jews and Christians, and if you meet any of them in a road, force them to its narrowest alley.) This is why the Leader of the faithful `Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, demanded his well-known conditions be met by the Christians, these conditions that ensured their continued humiliation, degradation and disgrace. (source)

http://www.annaqed.com/english/is/pact_of_umar.html -

http://www.annaqed.com/english.html

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/pact-umar.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pact_of_Umar

http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/2002/jul26.html

The pact of Umar is an agreement between the Christians of Syria (whom fell under the occupation of the Muslim invaders) and Umar Ibn Al-Khattab the second successor (khalifa) of Muhammad.

In this pact, Umar agreed to allow the Christians to keep practicing their faith with several conditions. Muslims claim that this pact shows how tolerant Islam was in dealing with non-Muslims in newly invaded territories.

Contrary to that claim, this pact was very humiliating to Christians, clearly showing how arrogant and oppressive the Muslims were in dealing with non-Muslims who fell under their rule. Although the pact was written to seem like the Christians themselves had drafted it, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that the terms were actually dictated on them!

Sadly, there are some naïve Christians who reiterate the Muslims' propaganda without ever bothering to read the details of the pact. In fact, some Christians are so stupid that they brag about it more than the Muslims do! A recently elected Christian Orthodox patriarch praised the pact in his speech during a reception held in his honor in Jordan!

The "Pact of Umar" reflects the general teaching of Islam concerning non-Muslims, and accordingly, millions of Christians continue to live as second class citizens in Islamic countries.

The following is a translation of the pact:

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The Status of Non-Muslims Under Muslim Rule We heard from 'Abdul-Rahman Ibn Ghanam [died in year 78 H. 697 AD.] as follows: When Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, accorded a peace to the Christians of Syria, we wrote to him as follows:

In the name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. This is a letter to the servant of Allah Umar [ibn al-Khattab], Commander of the Faithful, from the Christians of such-and-such a city. When you came against us, we asked you for safe-conduct (aman) for ourselves, our descendants, our property, and the people of our community, and we undertook the following obligations toward you:

ARTICLES OF THE PACT OF UMAR
We Christians:
1 - We shall not build, in our cities or in their neighborhood, new monasteries,
2 - churches,
3 - convents,
4 - or monks' cells,
5 - nor shall we repair, by day or by night, such of them as fall in ruins
6 - or are situated in the quarters of the Muslims. . . .
7- We shall not give shelter in our churches or in our dwellings to any spy,
8 - nor hide him from the Muslims. We shall not teach the Quran to our children.
9 - We shall not manifest our religion publicly
10 - nor convert anyone to it.
11 - We shall not prevent any of our kin from entering Islam if they wish it.
12 - We shall show respect toward the Muslims, and
13 - we shall rise from our seats if they wish to sit.
14 - We shall not seek to resemble the Muslims by imitating any of their garments, the headgear, the turban, footwear, or the parting of the hair.
15 - We shall not speak as they do,
16 - nor shall we adopt their honorific names.
17 - We shall not mount on saddles,
18- nor shall we gird swords nor bear any kind of arms nor carry them on our persons.
19 - We shall not engrave Arabic inscriptions on our seals.
20 - We shall not sell fermented drinks. . . .
21 - We shall not display our crosses or our books in the roads or markets of the Muslims.
22 - We shall only use clappers in our churches very softly.
23 - We shall not raise our voices in our church services or in the presence of Muslims,
24 - nor shall we raise our voices when following our dead.
25 - We shall not show lights on any of the roads of the Muslims or in their markets.
26 - We shall not bury our dead near the Muslims.
27 - We shall not take slave who have been allotted to the Muslims.
28 - We shall not build houses over-topping the houses of the Muslims. . . .
(When I brought the letter to Umar, he added, "And we shall not strike a Muslim. We accept these conditions for ourselves and for the people of our community, and in return we receive safe-conduct.

If we in any way violate these undertakings for which we ourselves stand surety, we forfeit our covenant [dhimma], and we become liable to the penalties for contumacy and sedition.

Umar Ibn Al-Khittab replied: Sign what they ask, but add two clauses and impose them in addition to those which they have undertaken. They are: "They shall not buy anyone made prisoner by the Muslims," and "Whoever strikes a Muslim with deliberate intent shall forfeit the protection of this pact."

From Al-Turtushi's book, Siraj al-Muluk.