so, the injuction to “Kill the unbelievers where ever you will find them” might apply to me?
MrS, for now, until you show otherwise, I will assume that you are sincere in asking these questions and are not trying to “set up” anyone. This will be a trust between us and I will respond to your questions while they do remain sincere and genuine.
To answer…
No, this verse does not apply to you. Here are some verses on killing innocent people:
The Qur’an says about the prohibition of murder, (…Take not life, which Allah hath made sacred, except by way of justice and law: thus does He command you, that ye may learn wisdom.) (Al-An`am 6: 151) and Allah says in the Qur’an, (Nor take life, which Allah has made sacred, except for just cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully, We have given his heir authority (to demand Qisas or to forgive): but let him not exceed bounds in the matter of taking life; for he is helped (by the law)) (Al-Israa’ 17: 33).
According to the Qur’an, killing any person without a just cause is as big a sin as killing the whole humanity and saving the life of one person is as good deed as saving the whole humanity. See verse 5:32.
But your question still remains. Why is there this verse which says kill them whereever you find them? It is a valid question, and the answer is found by simply reading the **entire verse ** in context.
Here is the full verse, which is obviously important to read the entire verse instead of just a clipping of it (makes for a completely different meaning):
“And fight in the Way of Allaah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allaah likes not the transgressors. And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:190-191)
When you read these verses, and the ones that come before and afterwards, it becomes clear that the permission is not to kill anyone anywhere. Rather, these verses were revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, when Muslims be attacked by the non-Muslims of Makkah on a daily basis. Using common day jargon, there were constant “terror” attacks on the Muslims from the pagans of Makkah, and in this specific situation, God gave the permission to fight back the terrorist. And even in this permission, notice how much restraint and care is emphasized, as Allaah commands them to not transgress the limits.
So MrS, we see that is it important to not only read an entire verse, but to study the texts within their context. We can take any “religious” book, read verses out of context, and make an entirely new message.
Hope that helps.
Sincerly,
jcaz
