Tuesday 1 March 2011

The Islamic Teachings on War and Peace

There are many misunderstandings in the world for Jihad (holy war) and the tenets of Islam concerning the armed struggle. What are the true teachings of the Koran and the practice of Holy Prophet Muhammad on this subject? Why do Muslims have taken up arms in early Islamic history?
The Islamic teachings on war and peaceThe teaching of Islam differs from previous lessons, in that it sits between the two extremes. Islam does not preach the attack as did Moses, nor did he preaches, like Christianity today (probably corrupt), the opposite thing. He does not ask us to present the other cheek and at the same time, sell our clothes to buy a sword. The teaching of Islam is adapted to man's natural instincts and he brings peace in the only way possible. Readmore...