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6.5.17

Basic Human Ethics just in 60 Verses from Quran


Basic Human Ethics just in 60 Verses from Quran

Some of the basic human ethics outlined in the Qur'an applicable in our day to day lives:
1. Respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion, color, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job and so on -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/17/70/default.htm
2. Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception --
http://islamawakened.com/quran/33/70/default.htm
3. Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way -- 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/17/53/default.htm , 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/2/83/default.htm
4. Do not shout. Speak politely keeping your voice low. -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/31/19/default.htm
5. Always speak the truth. Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/22/30/default.htm
6. Do not confound truth with falsehood -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/2/42/default.htm
7. Say with your mouth what is in your heart -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/3/167/default.htm
8. Speak in a civilised manner in a language that is recognised by the society and is commonly used -  http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/5/default.htm
9. When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/6/152/default.htm
10. Do not be a bragging boaster -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/31/18/default.htm
11. Do not talk, listen or do anything vain -- 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/23/3/default.htm  
http://islamawakened.com/quran/28/55/default.htm
12. Do not participate in any paltry. If you pass near a futile play, then pass by with dignity -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/25/72/default.htm
13. Do not verge upon any immodesty or lewdness whether surreptitious or overt -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/6/151/default.htm
14. If, unintentionally, any misconduct occurs by you, then correct yourself expeditiously -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/3/134/default.htm
15. Do not be contemptuous or arrogant with people -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/31/18/default.htm
16. Do not walk haughtily or with conceit -- 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/17/37/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/Quran/31/18/default.htm
17. Be moderate in thy pace -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/31/19/default.htm
18. Walk with humility and sedateness -- http://islamawakened.com/quran/25/63/default.htm
19. Keep your gazes lowered devoid of any lecherous leers and salacious stares -- 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/30/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/31/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/40/19/default.htm
20. If you do not have complete knowledge about anything, better keep your mouth shut. You might think that speaking about something without full knowledge is a trivial matter. But it might have grave consequences…
http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/15/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/16/default.htm
21. When you hear something malicious about someone, keep a favourable view about him/her until you attain full knowledge about the matter. Consider others innocent until they are proven guilty with solid and truthful evidence -- 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/12/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/13/default.htm
22. Ascertain the truth of any news, lest you smite someone in ignorance and afterwards repent of what you did..  [http://islamawakened.com/quran/49/6/default.htm
23. Do not follow blindly any information of which you have no direct knowledge. (Using your faculties of perception and conception) you must verify it for yourself. In the Court of your Lord, you will be held accountable for your hearing, sight, and the faculty of reasoning.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/17/36/default.htm
24. Never think that you have reached the final stage of knowledge and nobody knows more than yourself. Remember! Above everyone endowed with knowledge is another endowed with more knowledge .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/12/76/default.htm
Even the Prophet [p.b.u.h] was asked to keep praying, "O My sustainer! Advance me in knowledge." .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/20/114/default.htm
25. The believers are but a single Brotherhood. Live like members of one family, brothers and sisters unto one another … http://islamawakened.com/quran/49/10/default.htm
26. Do not make mockery of others or ridicule others.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/49/11/default.htm
28. Do not insult others by nicknames .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/49/11/default.htm
29. Avoid suspicion and guesswork. Suspicion and guesswork might deplete your
30. Spy not upon one another… http://islamawakened.com/quran/49/12/default.htm
31. Do not backbite one another .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/49/12/default.htm
32. When you meet each other, offer good wishes and blessings for safety. One who
conveys to you a message of safety and security and also when a courteous greeting is offered to you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous or (at least) of equal courtesy.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/86/default.htm
33. When you enter your own home or the home of somebody else, compliment the inmates… http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/61/default.htm
34. Do not enter houses other than your own until you have sought permission; and then greet the inmates and wish them a life of blessing, purity and pleasure.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/24/27/default.htm
35. Treat kindly Your parents, Relatives, The orphans " And those who have been left alone in the society.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/36/default.htm
36. Take care of the needy, the disabled, those whose hard earned income is insufficient to meet their needs, And those whose businesses have stalled, And those who have lost their jobs… http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/36/default.htm
37. Treat kindly Your related neighbours, and unrelated neighbours, Companions by your side in public gatherings, or public transportation.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/36/default.htm
38. Be generous to the needy wayfarer, the homeless son of the street, and the one who reaches you in a destitute condition.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/36/default.htm
39. Be nice to people who work under your care…. http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/36/default.htm
40. Do not follow up what you have given to others to afflict them with reminders of your generosity… http://islamawakened.com/quran/2/262/default.htm
41. Do not expect a return for your good behaviour, not even thanks… http://islamawakened.com/quran/76/9/default.htm
42. Cooperate with one another in good deeds and do not cooperate with others in evil and bad matters… http://islamawakened.com/quran/5/2/default.htm
43. Do no try to impress people on account of self-proclaimed virtues… http://islamawakened.com/quran/53/32/default.htm
44. You should enjoin right conduct on others but mend your own ways first. Actions speak louder than words. You must first practice good deeds yourself, then preach… http://islamawakened.com/quran/2/44/default.htm
45. Correct yourself and your families first Trying to correct others… http://islamawakened.com/quran/66/6/default.htm
46. Pardon gracefully if anyone among you who commits a bad deed out of ignorance, and then repents and amends… http://islamawakened.com/quran/6/54/default.htm  http://islamawakened.com/quran/3/134/default.htm
47. Divert and sublimate your anger and potentially virulent emotions to creative energy, and become a source of tranquillity and comfort to people .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/3/134/default.htm
48. Call people to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful exhortation. Reason with them most decently… http://islamawakened.com/quran/16/125/default.htm
49. Leave to themselves those who do not give any importance to the Divine code and have adopted and consider it as mere play and amusement… http://islamawakened.com/quran/6/70/default.htm
50. Sit not in the company of those who ridicule Divine Law unless they engage in some other conversation… http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/140/default.htm
51. Do not be jealous of those who are blessed.. http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/54/default.htm
52. In your collective life, make rooms for others .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/58/11/default.htm
53. When invited to dine, Go at the appointed time. Do not arrive too early to wait for the preparation of meal or linger after eating to engage in bootless babble. Such things may cause inconvenience to the host .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/33/53/default.htm
54. Eat and drink [what is lawful] in moderation .. http://islamawakened.com/quran/7/31/default.htm
55. Do not squander your wealth senselessly… http://islamawakened.com/quran/17/26/default.htm
56. Fulfil your promises and commitments… http://islamawakened.com/quran/17/34/default.htm
57. Keep yourself clean, pure … 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/9/108/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/4/43/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/5/6/default.htm
58. Dress-up in agreeable attire and adorn yourself with exquisite character from inside out … http://islamawakened.com/quran/7/26/default.htm
59. Seek your provision only by fair endeavour … 
http://islamawakened.com/quran/29/17/default.htm
http://islamawakened.com/quran/2/188/default.htm
60. Do not devour the wealth and property of others unjustly, nor bribe the officials or the judges to deprive others of their possessions … http://islamawakened.com/quran/2/188/default.htm


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23.4.15

Non Muslims in Islamic Society

Protection of Minorities, a Religious Obligation of Muslims

By: Aftab Khan
http://aftabkhan-Net.blogspot.com

“ .. Nearest in affection to the believers (Muslims) are those who say: "We are Christians…”(Qur’an;5:82).

"It was not until the Western nations broke away from their religious law that they became more tolerant, and it was only when the Muslims fell away from their religious law that they declined in tolerance". [Pickthall]


Introduction:

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Although no one is safe in Pakistan and other Muslim countries fighting terrorism, occasionally acts of violence are committed against minorities especially the Christians, on various pretexts. No one is safe form the the terrorists, who attack Mosques, Churches and other places of worship, even the children in schools are not spared. The state has declared war against terrorism, targeting them every where. However it is not possible to guard each and every place. Citizens have to be vigilant.
Islam, while upholding balanced views in general, enjoins the most solicitous care for the weak and oppressed. In communities which base their civil rights on brute strength, the weaker go to the wall, and public opinion expects nothing else. Even in modern democracies of the saner sort, it is often told that it is the fate of minorities to suffer; strength of numbers here becomes the passport to power and privilege. The minorities (non Muslims) in an Islamic state are to be treated with justice in every way-in rights of property, in social rights, and in the right to opportunities of development. The non-Muslim living under the protection of a Muslim state is referred as Dhimmi, [from Zimma, protected (by state)] a free non-Muslim subject. They are exempt from duties of Islam like military service and Zakat, instead they are required to pay jizyah (poll-tax). Historically some Islamic governments paid this poll tax for poor non-Muslim subjects or reduced it to mere symbolic tax. If the State cannot protect those who paid jizyah, then the amount they paid is returned to them.

In Pakistan the minorities enjoy their rights through the social contract ingrained in constitution. They pay all taxes and serve in the armed forces. Many Christians like ‘Cecil Chaudhri’, are decorated war heroes and many more laid down their lives for the defence of Pakistan. I remember my class fellow Daniel, who joined Pak Army and laid down his life in East Pakistan during 1971 war. Justice Cornelius, the man of integrity rose to the coveted position of Chief Justice of Pakistan, while Justice Bhagwan Das retired as an honorable judge of Supreme Court and appointed Chairman of Public Service Commission. His role in judicial crisis remained exemplary.

Protection Non Muslims & Their Places of Worship:

It is one of the fundamental principles of Islam that every religion which has belief in God as its focal point must be accorded full respect; however much one may disagree with its particular tenets writes Muhammad Asad in his commentary, The Message of Qur’an. The Muslims are under an obligation to honour and protect any house of worship dedicated to God, whether it be a mosque or a church or a synagogue (also mentioned at Qur’an;22:40); and any attempt to prevent the followers of another faith from worshipping God according to their own lights is condemned by the Qur'an as a sacrilege. Allah says: “Hence, who could be more wicked than those who bar the mention of God's name from [any of] His houses of worship and strive for their ruin, [although] they have no right to enter them save in fear [of God]? For them, in this world, there is ignominy in store; and for them, in the life to come, awesome suffering.”(Qur’an;2:114).
A striking illustration of this principle is forthcoming from the Prophet's treatment of the deputation from Christians of Najran in the year 10 Hijrah. They were given free access to the Prophet's mosque, and with his full consent celebrated their religious rites there, although their adoration of Jesus as "the son of God" and of Mary as "the mother of God" was fundamentally at variance with Islamic beliefs (Ibn Sad I/I,'84 f).
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the main enforcer of human rights safeguarding the legitimate interests of minorities: The monks of Mount Sinai were provided protection, hence it is ‘Sunnah’ (Tradition) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to protect the minorities. On establishing the first Islamic state at Medina, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) entered into many alliances, treaties with the Muslims and the non-Muslims, securing peace and tranquility for the Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The Charter of Medina, in fact was the first ever written constitution in the history of mankind for a multi religious society. This was based on the contract agreed upon by Muslims, Jews and others, stipulating that they all would be treated as equal citizens of Medina, giving the non-Muslims right of choosing a legal system they wished their affairs be governed by, be it Islamic or Jewish law or pre-Islamic Arab tribal traditions. This confirms the principle “no compulsion in religion”, freedom of expression and religious practice was open to everyone. It gave the right of protection, security, peace and justice; not only to Muslims, but also to the Jews who lived in the City of Medina, as well as the allies of Jews who were non-Muslims. The Jews were recognized as a separate political and ethnic minority, and allowed to practice their religion quite freely. In fact, Jews were considered on an equal bases as Muslims under the Islamic State.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was very sensitive to the protection of minorities, as evident from the Hadith narrated by Abdullah bin Amr:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"Whoever killed a Mu'ahid (a person who is granted the pledge of protection by the Muslims) shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise though its fragrance can be smelt at a distance of forty years (of traveling)."(Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith:9.49). Narrated Amr bin Maimun: The second Caliph Omar (after he was stabbed by a man from minority), instructed (his would-be-successor) saying, "I urge him (i.e. the new Caliph) to take care of those non-Muslims who are under the protection of Allah and His Apostle (peace be upon him) in that he should observe the convention agreed upon with them, and fight on their behalf (to secure their safety) and he should not over-tax them beyond their capability." (Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith: 4.287).
It is one function of Islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. Muslims during their rule granted freedom of worship to all religious communities in the Holy City of Jerusalem. Throughout the Muslim world, churches, synagogues and missionary schools were built within the Muslim neighborhoods. These places were protected by Muslims even during the contemporary crises in the Middle East. As per Qur’an; “…Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another there would surely have been pulled down monasteries churches synagogues and mosques in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid His (cause); for verily Allah is Full of Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce His Will).”(Qur’an;22:40)

Kindness and Equity:

Muslims are encouraged to act towards all the non-Muslims living in Islamic state with kindness and equity. As per Qur’an;
"As for such (of the unbelievers) as do not fight against you on account of your faith, and neither drive you forth from your homelands, Allah does not forbid you to show them kindness and to behave towards them with full equity. Indeed, Allah loves those who act equitably"(Qur’an;60:8).
There are numerous Hadiths, which encourage Muslims to be kind to other religious communities, especially those who constitute minorities in the Muslim State. As a result many deserving non Muslims were able to get very high positions in the Muslim hierarchy. Islam does not forbid engagement in respectful and peaceful dialogue with others, especially the People of the Book, provided that neither side exploit the illiteracy or dire financial need of others so as to psychologically manipulate them in the name of outreach.

Legal and Dietary Freedom:

Islamic law also permits non-Muslim minorities to set up their own courts, which implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves. The rights of minorities are well protected in Islam. Another interesting fact in Islamic history is that although Muslims are prohibited from preparing, selling and consuming alcohol, whereas the ruling is not the same with non-Muslim. If non-Muslim minority in an Islamic state wish to do so, and do not involve Muslims, they would actually be given this right, they even consume pork, strictly prohibited for the Muslims. This points out that the concept of human rights in Islam has often been given a much negative view. While throughout Europe and America, Muslims are not permitted to make the call to prayer (adhan) on loud speakers, church bells ring freely in the Muslim world.

Special Status of Christians as ‘People of the Book’ in Islam:

In order to be a  Muslim, one has to affirm his belief in Allah (One God), His angels, His books (Qur’an and all scriptures previously revealed to His Messengers which also include the original Torah, Psalms and Gospel), His messengers (include all Biblical prophets, from Adam to Jesus, 25 mentioned by name in Qur’an), and Muhammad (peace be upon him) to be His Last Messenger, Resurrection after death on the Day of Judgement, accounting and the scales, hell and paradise and that the good and evil of Destiny are from Allah Most High. Muslims, Jews and Christians share their common ancestor Abraham (pbuh).The Christians and Jews are called People of the Book in Qur’an. Muslims are asked to call upon the People of the Book for common terms that is to worship One Allah, and to work together for the solutions of the many problems in the society.
In Islam there is no preference for any special race or chosen people. Allah says: “Those who believe (in the Qur'an) and those who follow the Jewish (Scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians (a monotheistic group) and who believe in God and the last day and work righteousness shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.”(Qur’an;2:62). This is with reference to those Jews and Christians and monotheists who could not receive the message of Islam,
Islam is the only faith other than Christianity which regards Jesus Christ (pbuh) and Mary in very high esteem. One is astounded to find the some people portraying Islam and Muslims as the enemies of Christ, infidels and pagans, not realizing the respect and love Muslims have for Jesus and Mary (peace be upon them). The Qur’an mentions "Jesus" by name twenty five times, as the "Messiah" eleven times. He is also addresses as Jesus the son of Mary: “And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign for mankind,..”(Qur’an;23:50).  Chapter number nineteen in Qur’an has been named after ‘Mary’ and mentions her by name at least thirty three times.  She is seen modestly dressed with her head covered; the Muslim women are also dressed modestly like Mary.
Doctrinal differences apart Qur’an grants special status by considering Christians nearest in affection to the Muslims:
“You will find the most violent in enmity to the believers are the Jews and the idolaters (pagan Arabs); and nearest in affection to the believers are those who say: "We are Christians." That is because among them there are men that are priests and monks, who do not behave arrogantly.”(Qur’an;5:82).
This is because the Christians do not believe, as do the Jews, that revelation is God's exclusive gift to the children of Israel; and their "priests and monks" teach them that humility is the essence of all true faith. It is noteworthy, points out Muhammad Asad,  that the Qur’an does not in this context include the Christians among "those who are bent on ascribing divinity to aught beside God" (Alladhina ashraku-the element of intent being expressed in the use of the past tense, similar to Alladhina kafaru, Alladhina Zalamu, etc.): for although, by their deification of Jesus, they are guilty of the sin of shirk ("the ascribing of divinity to anyone or anything beside God"), the Christians do not consciously worship a plurality of deities inasmuch as, theoretically, their theology postulates belief in the One God, who is conceived as manifesting Himself in a trinity of aspects, or "persons", of whom Jesus is supposed to be one. However repugnant this doctrine may be to the teachings of the Qur'an, their shirk is not based on conscious intent, but rather flows from their "overstepping the bounds of truth" (mentioned at Qur’an; 4: 171, 5:77) in their veneration of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ and Islam:

Jesus Christ is highly respected by Muslims as prophet of God. Muslim is a person who submits his will to God. Jesus Christ (pbuh) said; “I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me.”(John;5:30), “Thy will be done”. (Mathew;6:10,26:42). Hence Jesus submitted his will to the ‘Will of God’ (Muslim). Muslims worship the same one God, worshiped by Jesus, they are required to offer obligatory prayes (Salah), keep fast (saum) and spend on charity (zakah) practice humility which was also practiced and preached by Jesus(Mathew;17:21, 23:23-24, 26:36, 1 Peter;4:8). Muslims are circumcised as was the Jesus (Luke;2:21-24), they greet in the same manner as Jesus (peace be upon him) greeted in Hebrew ‘Sholam alay kum’(Luke;24:36), the Islamic greeting in Arabic: “Assalaamu alai kum” both meaning ‘Peace be on you’. Muslims also do not eat pork nor indulge in intoxicants. Attire and appearance of Jesus with a beard is same as of faithful Muslim. Jesus was the last Hebrew prophet, who was sent by God to preached the  implantation of the Law of Moses to the Jews (Mathew;5:17-20) and make lawful some of that which was forbidden to them(Qur’an;3:49,50). Muslims believe in Jesus as messenger of God (Bible;Acts;2:22), his miraculous birth without father(Qur’an;19:16-40, Matthew;1:18-25 & Luke;1:28-35), the miracles performed by the will of God(Qur’an;3:49, Mathew;4:23,9:35, Luke; 4:22, 9:11, 3:8 and Acts:4:16).  They further believe in the revelations (Injeel, Gospel, scripture) he received form God, who saved him and raised him up to Himself, to be sent back to this world before end of time. Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) prophesized the advent of Muhammad, peace be upon him.(John;14:16, 15:26,16:7,12-14, Qur’an;6:20).

Equitable Muslim Rule:

The history of Islam proves that Muslims, Christians, and Jews and other non Muslims [like Hindus in Moghal empire] lived together in dominant Islamic societies. When the 2nd Caliph Omar took Jerusalem from the Byzantines in 634 C.E, he insisted on entering the city with only a small number of his companions. Proclaiming to the inhabitants that their lives and property were safe, and that their places of worship would never be taken from them, he asked the Christian patriarch Sophronius to accompany him on a visit to all the holy places. The Patriarch invited him to pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but he preferred to pray outside its gates, saying that if he accepted the invitation to pray in church, later generations of Muslims might use his action as an excuse to turn it into a mosque. A mosque was built on the spot where Omar prayed. The Christians entrusted the Muslims, and as such the key of the Church in Jerusalem kept in the hands of the Muslims.

Social Courtesies & Justice:

There are other social courtesies which Muslims are urged to extend to non Muslims: like the respect is to be extended to the non Muslim deceased;(Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith:2.399). Condolences are desirable, even if the deceased was a non-Muslim.  It is permissible for a Muslim to visit a sick non-Muslim person.(Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Fiqh 4.5). The strong emphasis placed on the need to behave with equity towards minorities has been heeded by Muslims throughout the ages. Minorities in the Muslim State have always enjoyed a fair and kind treatment by the Muslim majority. On the personal level, there is nothing to stop any Muslim from forging a friendship with non-Muslims who harbor no ill intentions against Islam or its followers.
Any man or woman, of any race or faith, may, on accepting Islam, freely marry any Muslim woman or man, provided it be from motives of purity and chastity and not of lewdness. As always, food, cleanliness, social intercourse, marriage and other interests in life, are linked with the duty to Allah and faith in Him. Duty and faith are for individual’s own benefit, here and in the Hereafter.
Social intercourse, including eating (halal) food and marriage with women from the People of the Book is permitted by Islam. According to Qur’an: “This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers but chaste women among the People of the Book revealed before your time when ye give them their due dowers and desire chastity not lewdness nor secret intrigues.”(Qur’an;5:5).
Islam looks after the interest of non believers with justice, the good deeds of non-believer will not be wasted. Narrated Anas ibn Malik: Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) said about reward for a non-believer, that he would be made to taste the reward (of virtue in this world). (Sahih Muslim Hadith:1305). The children of minorities (non-Muslims), are similar to the children of Muslims with respect to their entry into Paradise.(Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Fiqh 4.89a).
Islam guarantees full protection and security of the State including freedom to practice religion to all non Muslims. Human life of Muslims and non Muslims alike, has a very high place in Islam. The killing of innocent people is strictly prohibited, according to Qur’an: “if anyone slew a human being unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land it would be as if he slew the life of all mankind: and if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind.”(Qur’an;5:32). This commandment is not conditional to the killing of innocent Muslim but about killing of innocent human being (Al-nas). Killing is only permitted in state of war or through judiciary if some one commits some crime warranting such punishment. Violence through mob justice is totally against the teachings of Islam.  

Conclusion:

Muslims love Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) than their own self, which should be abundantly clear to the world if they know little about Muslims and history. The reaction in the Muslim world against publication of blasphemous caricatures a Dutch newspaper is just a small indicator. The sectarianism has weakened the very foundations of Pakistan; even now the war with extremist elements is being fought by the soldiers of Pak Army, who are being martyred for the sake of peace and safety of citizens of Pakistan. The ruthless religious fanatics has no mercy even for their Muslim brothers, they kill innocent people through suicide bombers on the name of Islam. Hence under present circumstances the incidence of violence against minority non Muslims, should be considered as part of the larger scheme of terrorists and enemies of Pakistan to create anarchy to achieve their goals. The rough statistics show that there has been more blasphemy related incidences against Muslims than the minorities. Though any sane Muslim can not even think of such acts.
It appears that some people have the tendency to exploit the religious sensitivities of common Muslims to settle their scores or to achieve nefarious designs. The Christians and non Muslims living in Pakistan or elsewhere must understand the Muslim sensitivities and be extra conscious not to provide any opportunity to the fastidious elements to exploit. However any act of violence, against peaceful citizens cannot be condoned on any pretext. The culprits should be apprehended and those found negligent in protecting the citizens should be punished through the process of law, to avoid reoccurrence of such crimes. The media should play its part in educating the society to be tolerant, non violent and law abiding.
Tolerance and moderation which Muslims appears to lack now, has been the hallmark of Islam. Allah says: “We have made you (Muslims) a community of the middle way (keeping balance in extremes) so that you may testify against mankind and that your own Messenger may testify against you.”(Qur’an;2:143). The English educationist and historian, Thomas Arnold observed: ‘During the Muslim rule, on the whole, the level of tolerance exhibited towards non Muslims was missing in Europe till modern times’. The Muslims as true followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and adherent of Qur’an, should be tolerant towards minorities and adhere to Shari’a (Islamic Law). The great scholar Marmaduke Pickthall was very right, when he wrote:
"It was not until the Western nations broke away from their religious law that they became more tolerant, and it was only when the Muslims fell away from their religious law that they declined in tolerance".

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Yusuf Estes - Introducing Islam To Non-Muslims - YouTube

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    Jan 12, 2012 - Uploaded by سبحان الله استغفر الله
    Introducing Islam To Non Muslims Yusuf Estes (born in 1944) is an ... He became the Muslim Delegate to the United Nations World Peace  ...
    Why do non-muslims have to pay Jizyah tax under Islamic ...

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    Aug 17, 2011 - Uploaded by Live4AllahSWT
    Why do non-muslims have to pay Jizyah tax under Islamic Sharia Law? ..... @NoMoreConspiracy brother, the countries that are currently under  ...

Islam, Non Muslims & Tolerance - Nouman Ali Khan ...

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Oct 9, 2013 - Uploaded by ByChoiceMuslim
Does Islam preach respect for other faiths? ...We open our doors to our non muslim nationsand don't require, that's right DON'T REQUIRE

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