Why do some Muslims reject pacifism?
Some Muslims refuse to fight in contemporary wars because they believe that with modern warfare there can be no such thing as a just war . Air strikes often accidently kill innocent civilians, and chemical and nuclear weapons have the capacity to cause mass destruction to humanity and the environment .
Why would Muslims help victims of war?
In addition Muslim people may help war victims because they believe you should help others as you would also help yourself. This is shown in the quote “none of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself” [Hadith 13].
Are there any parts of the Bible that are relevant to Muslims?
There, are, however, specific corners of the Bible that have been of especial interest to Muslims, not (merely) because they overlap with Muslim scriptural traditions but because they overlap with local, cultural ones. A good example of this is the Biblical book of Esther, to which I will return shortly.
What are some general questions about Islam?
GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT ISLAM 1 What is the difference between the words “Islam,” “Islamic,” “Muslim,” and “Arab”? 2 What does Islam teach? 3 What are the major beliefs of Muslims? 4 How do Muslims practice their faith? 5 What are the foundational sources of Islamic beliefs and practices? More
Does Islam have a knowledge of the Bible?
From its very beginnings, Islam, its scripture and its adherents have demonstrated awareness and knowledge of the Bible.[i] One could say that, just as the Quran declared Muhammad to be the ‘seal’ of a line of prophets (Quran 33:40), a line that is made up of, amongst others, numerous Biblical characters, the Quran is the ‘seal’ of Scriptures.
Will Muhammad be sent by God with a final scripture?
In the view of these Muslims, not only are the previous Scriptures not wrong, but they are right, specifically about the fact that Muhammad will one day be sent by God with a final Scripture; the only thing wrong here are those Jews and Christians who fail to grasp the true meaning of these prognostications within their own holy books.[iii]