Should Muslims Go to War?: Against

Question 1

What are four points?

Answer 1

Peace and reconciliation is at the heart of Islam and the teachings in the Qur’an
Life is sacred
Modern weapons (especially nuclear weapons) cannot be used in a way that is compatible with Muslim rules

Question 2

Peace and reconciliation is at the heart of Islam and the teachings in the Qur’an

Answer 2

The word ‘Islam’ means peace

There can be no peace if there is a war and so Muslims should not go to war as it contradicts their religious principles

Question 3

Life is sacred

Answer 3

The Qur’an 4:126 states: “And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And ever is Allah, of all things, encompassing.”
War involves killing thus destroying life that belongs to Allah
Allah’s creation should be respected

Question 4

Modern weapons (especially nuclear weapons) cannot be used in a way that is compatible with Muslim rules

Answer 4

The military jihad rules state that the sick, elderly, women and children should not be harmed in war
“Kill not the emaciated old, nor the young, nor the women.” (Hadith)
This is not feasible as these groups of people, as well as innocent civilians, will be injured and/or killed as 9/10 war casualties are now civilians

Question 5

Muslim Peace Fellowship

Answer 5

Their motto is “Whatever act of violence has taken place, we deplore it.”
They try to find peaceful solutions to conflict and speak out against war because they believe that violence only leads to more violence - war only increases hatred and distrust
They believe that non-violent methods are the only way to achieve peace