Is Islam a religion of terrorism

9:86 "Indeed, they who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding eternally therein. Those are the worst of creatures." I will restate what I said. In this section, it is talking about the polytheists who tortured Muslims. This was a guarantee for suffering Muslims that the polytheists who were torturing Muslims would face the consequences of their crimes. In addition, the debate is "Is Islam a Religion of Terrorism." but heaven and hell have nothing to do with terrorism. In addition you said that the Quran is saying Muslims are the best of creatures and Non- Muslims are the worst. Anyone can say that about anything. For example, many Christians say that Christianity is the supreme religion (link 1-3). Titus 1:15 (KJV) Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. The bible is saying that those who do not believe are impure. Surah 9:5- Even giving you your interpretation, the terrorists believe that they are acting consistently with this interpretation. I understand what you are saying but this just proves that the terrorists are not true Muslims. They do not understand the Quran and if they really believed that the Quran supports their actions (which it doesn't), they would have looked deeper into this ayah. I am young and I have the time to look into this, so why can't they. Probably because they want an excuse to kill and they used Islam as that excuse (probably because of a personal vendetta against a Muslim). And even though the US supports Israel. You said "Many people who stand with the Palestinians against Israel believe that the Israel is committing atrocities in that disputed area and thus this is wartime." I stand with the Palestinians but I do not believe any time is wartime. Neither do many of my Palestinian friends. Either way, war is not terrorism. If ISIS wanted war, they would have declared it already. You said my interpretation was correct which proves that Allah's message, The Quran has nothing to do with ISIS. If ISIS or Osama Bin Laden misinterprets the Quran, you can hardly blame it on the Quran or Islam. 9:29 Muslims had been tortured in Makkah, so they fled to Medina. In Medina, there were many Muslims but also some tribes that were Non- Muslim, such as Banu Qurayza. After the Muslims won the Battle of Badr. Banu Qurayza was upset at them for winning. They wanted the Muslims to lose, so they could have Medina, but they already had a peace treaty with Muhammad. Banu Qurayza started writing satirical poems about Muhammad and this hate all started because Muhamamd was of another race. The treaty said they could not ally with enemies of the Muslims such as the Quraish (the opponents in the Battle of Badr), but they did later. The last straw was pulled A woman from the Ansar of Madinah went to the shop of a Jewish jeweler to buy something; her face was covered. The Jews tried to make her open her face; however, the woman insisted on having her face covered. Meanwhile, a Jewish person secretly attached a thorn to the bottom part of her dress. When the woman stood up to leave, her dress was pulled and her legs were seen. The Jewish people who were there started to laugh at her. The woman screamed. When a Muslim who was passing by heard the scream, he intervened to help the woman. The Muslim and the Jew started to fight. The Muslim killed the Jew. Then, the other Jews who were there swooped down on the Muslim and martyred him. (1) Thus, blood was shed between Jews and Muslims. The ones that caused the incident were the Jews. They violated the treaty by acting against the promises that had made. Even after that, Muhammad gave them another chance, but they didn't take it. In addition, this is when this ayah was passed. "O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: they are but friends and protectors to each other. (7) And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust." (8) Instead of killing more Jews, Muhammad expelled them from Madinah. The point of this is the Muslims were being harassed by the Jews, but they still let them stay as long as they payed a fine. The last straw was pulled after many other complaints of them breaking the treaty. Muhammad was letting them live peacefully in Madinah even though it hurt others. 9:111- The fights in the cause of Allah are not terrorism, but rather war. If there is a war, then Allah is permitting you to kill. (On other circumstances, killing is prohibited). Terrorism has caused innocents to die. That is not what the Quran is saying. The Quran is saying if someone insults your affiliation with Allah, then to call for war or battle, in which everyone is armed and prepared to kill or be killed. Terrorism kills innocents which is a sin in Islam. Allah has already made clear that those who kill will be punished: 1. Qur"an 6:151 says, "and do not kill a soul that God has made sacrosanct, save lawfully." (i.e. murder is forbidden but the death penalty imposed by the state for a crime is permitted). 2. 5:53 says, "" whoso kills a soul, unless it be for murder or for wreaking corruption in the land, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind; and he who saves a life, it shall be as if he had given life to all mankind." 3. "The Cow," 2:190, says, "Fight in the way of God against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! God loveth not aggressors." 4. 8,61 "But if the enemies incline towards peace, do you also incline towards peace. And trust in God! For He is the one who hears and knows all things. 5. "Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the first Caliph, gave these instructions to his armies: "I instruct you in ten matters: Do not kill women, children, the old, or the infirm; do not cut down fruit-bearing trees; do not destroy any town . . . " (Malik"s Muwatta", "Kitab al-Jihad.") 48:19- It is saying to be assertive and strong- willed, it has nothing to do with terrorism no matter what the other ayahs are. 5:51- I understand, but look at the 9:29 backstory. (It is also the story of this verse) 1:2:26- As I said before, Osama bin Laden and ISIS may interpret it wrong, but the Quran should not be accused of supporting terrorism because of an incorrect interpretation. The topic is 'Is Islam a Religion of Terrorism." but then it isn't Islam that is promoting terrorism, it is whatever ISIS created out of thin air, based of a small part of an ayah of the Quran. Thank you for participating in this debate. I was very glad you had a reasonable point of view. No matter who wins or loses this debate, I would like you to know that most Muslims mean no harm and not to judge a person by their religion. If you have any questions, even about Islam, you can message me on debate.org. And you did an amazing job on your debate and research! Good Luck! I highly recommend you listen to this: http://www.debate.org... https://carm.org... http://questionsonislam.com... https://www.juancole.com...