Resolved: Islam is not a religion of terrorism

Thank you for your arguments. I will refute them in my next round. What follows now however is my arguments, and I want to note that they will be almost the same as the ones I had in my debate with Microsuck on this same topic, only with some modifications and changes. In contrast to Con, I will focus on Islam itself and its foundations (i.e., The sayings of prophet Muhammad and the Quran), not some of its followers and their bad actions - which I will now show, is completely against Islam itself and its teachings.The Sayings of Prophet MuhammadLet us look at some of the things which prophet Muhammad said:Do not kill children. Avoid touching people who devote themselves to worship in churches! Never murder women and the elderly. Do not set trees on fire or cut them down. Never destroy houses. (Al-Bukhari)- This saying of prophet Muhammad gives clear rules to the Muslims as to what they shall not do when they go to war. Indeed, this saying goes completely against terrorism and what terrorists do. Namely, just killing and destroying everything. A believer continues to guard his Faith (and thus hopes for Allah's Mercy) so long as he does not shed blood unjustly". (Al-Bukhari)- To shed blood justly is the last thing terrorism and terrorists do. However, this saying of prophet Muhammad condemns the shedding of blood unjustly and thus refuting the myth that Islam is a religion of terrorism. The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed. (Muslim)- Another saying of prophet Muhammad which refutes the myth that Islam is a religion of terrorism. What terrorism and terrorists do is making bloodshed. This is what terrorism is. However, as we can clearly see, prophet Muhammad explicitly said that the first cases to be adjudicated between people on the day of judgment will be those of bloodshed. Those who are kind and considerate to Allah's creatures, Allah bestows His kindness and affection on them. Show kindness to the creatures on the earth so that Allah may be kind to you. (Abu Dawud)- Surely, being kind is the last thing terrorism and terrorists are to the creatures on this earth. However, as we can clearly see, prophet Muhammad tells us that those who are kind to the creatures on this earth (humans, animals etc), Allah (God) will be kind to them.The QuranLet us look at some of the things which the Quran says:... if someone kills another person - unless it is in retaliation for someone else or for causing corruption in the earth - it is as if he had murdered all mankind. And if anyone gives life to another person, it is as if he had given life to all mankind. Our Messengers came to them with Clear Signs, but even after that many of them committed outrages in the earth. (Quran: 32)- Human life is an important right which Islam fully recognises. Murder in Islam is completely prohibited. In fact, as we can see by this verse from the Quran, killing someone - unless it is in retaliation for someone else or for causing corruption in the earth - is like killing all mankind. And the verse goes on to say that if anyone gives life to another person, it is as if he had given life to all mankind too. This is really an amazing verse. The blame is only against those who oppress men and wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land, defying right and justice: for such there will be a penalty grievous. (Quran: 42:42)- The Quran goes further than just prohibiting oppression and safeguarding rights, it also commands the Muslims to deal kindly and justly to all those who have not fought them about their religion and have not driven them out of their homes:God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes, that you should show them kindness and deal justly with them. God loves just dealers. (Quran: 60:8)- This verse means that Muslims are to show kindness and deal justly to all those who have not fought them about their religion and have not driven them out of their homes, meaning that a Muslim cannot use terrorism (if we can even go that far) against someone unless he/she are being fought about their religion or driven out of their homes, and it is of course ok to fight or kill if you are being fought about your religion or driven out of your home. So how can you say that Islam is a religion of terrorism?But as for those who break Allah's contract after it has been agreed and sever what Allah has commanded to be joined, and cause corruption in the earth, the curse will be upon them. They will have the Evil Abode. (Quran: 25) - I think we all can agree that terrorism and terrorists, no matter who does it and no matter why they do it, cause corruption in the earth when they kill and destroy etc. However, as we can see clearly by this verse, Allah (God) curse those who cause corruption in the earth (i.e., Terrorists etc)And let not the hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is next to piety; and fear Allah, for Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do. (Quran: 5:8)- It is very hard to say that Islam is a religion of terrorism after reading this verse. Why? Because, as we can clearly see, the Quran commands the opposite of terrorism. Namely, being just and to not avoid justice. If they seek peace, then seek you peace and trust in God for He is the Hearer, the Knower. (Quran: 8:61)- The importance of this verse is that peace is the ultimate goal. Of course, Muslims can fight against those who wants to harm them or cause injustice. However, if they seek peace, then Muslims should also seek peace. Islam insists that its adherents work and incline towards peace. Terrorism has no place in Islam.Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression. (Quran: 2:193)- Of course, this verse assumes that Muslims themselves do not and cannot engage in practicing any oppression or injustice. In fact, this verse goes so far as saying that there shall be no hostility except to those who practice oppression.Prophet Muhammad and The Quraysh PeopleWhen prophet Muhammad entered the town of Makkah with his huge army, the Quraysh people stood before him expecting him to kill them all. The Quraysh people had previously tortured him and his companions, exiled him and brutally killed his dearest relatives. They basically made a living hell for him. But what did prophet Muhammad do? He forgave almost all of them. Only a few was killed, but those few who were killed really deserved it. This story clearly goes against terrorism. If Islam was a religion of terrorism, you wouldn't expect its founder, prophet Muhammad, to do this amazing thing. You would have expected him to kill them all.ConclusionAll these sayings of prophet Muhammad and verses from the Quran reveal that acts of terror against innocent people is completely against Islam. It is totally irrational to say that Islam is a religion of terrorism, when its foundations (i,e.,The Quran and the sayings of prophet Muhammad) clearly speaks against it. And these verses from the Quran and sayings of prophet Muhammad are just some of many others.I want to finish by quoting this great saying by Abdulaziz bin â€˜Abdallah Al-Ashaykh:”Firstly: the recent developments in the United States including hijacking planes, terrorizing innocent people and shedding blood, constitute a form of injustice that cannot be tolerated by Islam, which views them as gross crimes and sinful acts.Secondly: any Muslim who is aware of the teachings of his religion and who adheres to the directives of the Holy Qur'an and the sunnah (the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad) will never involve himself in such acts, because they will invoke the anger of God Almighty and lead to harm and corruption on earth.” [1]The resolution is affirmed: Islam is not a religion of terrorismSources[1] http://www.cair.com...