Islamaphobia
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
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INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this page is to investigate the Islamaphobic trend so prevalent in America today.
REBUTTAL:
"He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him." - Proverbs 18:17 (KJV)
"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." - Mark Twain
I saw the following meme reposted on Facebook and decided to see if it was accurate. I admit that my curiosity was piqued because I had been reading the Qur'an and had yet to come across anything even close to what was posted on this meme. Additionally, this meme had references, a feature not present in most Islamaphobic media.
What I discovered was shocking. This meme cites passages which are not what is written in the Qur'an! Since I was only a third of the way through my reading of the Qur'an (at the time) I actually thought I would find some verses advocating violence in certain cases but was surprised to find no more than what is written the Christian and Jewish bibles and was actually stunned to see how inaccurate this meme is!
I invite anyone to take a few minutes and look up ANY of the cited references and see for yourself whether this meme is even remotely accurate. Since there is only one reference cited that is even marginally close to what the author is claiming, it will not take anyone very long to verify that this meme is laden with false allegations. Mark Twain was right, it took me far more time to prove this meme was false than it will take others to repost it. I'm highly confident that in that time many allegedly God fearing Christians and Jews will have posted and spread more garbage like this meme. While I certainly cannot disprove every lie haSatan spreads via we humans, this one moved me to do the research and post what I found.
I began with a hard copy version and a couple of electronic versions so I could be reasonably sure I would, at least, have the general gist of what was written and was not relying solely on a single (possibly flawed) translation. After researching the first alleged doctrine, I decided to reference this post with only the hard copy reference I am using. Listed at the bottom of this post are links to electronic versions of the Qur'an if you would care to verify any of this meme for yourself. One of these references I got from a discussion post on the original author's wall! While most of these people were spewing out all kinds of hate filled, accusatory speech, if ANY of them had even taken just a few minutes to check out even ONE of the alleged dogmas (using the very sources they were citing) they would have seen the total fallacy of this meme.
The last time I checked, the 9th commandment of God Almighty is STILL:
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." (Exodus 20:16)
I submit that ANYONE who has posted or reposted this meme with anything other than total condemnation is guilty of violating this commandment.
It is also written in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 36:
"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment."
If we are to be judged for every idle word, how much harsher will be the judgement for deliberate, false accusations? While anyone can be guilty of being inaccurate or gossiping or even mildly slanderous, the tenants of this meme are completely hate filled, accusatory, and inflammatory to their very core. I pray that in the future everyone, and ESPECIALLY believers, will take the time to verify something as obviously hate and fear filled as this meme BEFORE they post or repost it.
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
1. You can rape, marry and divorce pre-pubescent girls; (Qur'an 65:4)
What is written in the Qur'an:
65 Divorce
At-Talaq: Madani
65:4
"As for your women who have lost hope of menstruation, and in case you have a doubt, the prescribed period (of waiting) for them is three months, as also for those who have not menstruated yet. As for those who are pregnant, their prescribed period is until the delivery of the child. God will make things easy for him who is mindful of God."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.490
SURA LXV - Divorce
65:4
"As to such of your wives as have no hope of the recurrence of their times, if ye have doubts in regard to them, then reckon three months, and let the same be the term of those who have not yet had them. And as to those who are with child, their period shall be until they are delivered of their burden. God will make His command easy to him who feareth Him."
- The Noble Qur'an - The Koran - Translated from the Arabic by the Rev. J.M. Rodwell, M.A. with an Introduction by the Rev. G. Margoliought, M.A. - An Electronic Classics Series Publication - Copyright 2004-2014
Surah 65. At-Talaq
65:4
"And those of your women as have passed the age of monthly courses, for the "Iddah (prescribed period), if you have doubt (about their periods), is three months; and for those who have no courses [(i.e. they are still immature) their 'Iddah (prescribed period) is three months likewise, except in case of death]. and for those who are pregnant (whether they are divorced or their husbands are dead), their 'Iddah (prescribed period) is until they lay down their burden; and whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him.
- Translation of the meanings of The Noble Qur'an - in the English language by Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Halali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan - King Fahd Complex For the Printing fo the Holy Qur'an - 1419
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
2. You can enslave for sex and work; (Qur'an 4:3, 4:24, 5:89, 33:50, 58:3, 70:30)
What is written in the Qur'an:
4 The Women
An-Nisa': Madani
4:3
"If you fear you cannot be equitable to orphan girls (in your charge, or misuse their persons), then marry women who are lawful for you, two, three, or four; but if you fear you cannot treat so many with equity, marry only one, or a maid or captive. This is better than being iniquitous."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.73
4:24
"Also forbidden are married women unless they are captives (of war). Lawful for you are women besides these if you seek them with your wealth for wedlock and not for debauchery. Then give those of these women you have enjoyed, the agreed dower. It will not be sinful if you agree to something (else) by mutual consent after having settled the dowry. God is certainly all-knowing and all-wise."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.77
5 The Feast
Al-Ma'idah: Madani
5:89
"God does not punish you but for what your swear in earnest. The expiation (for breaking and oath) is feeding ten persons who are poor, with food that your give your own families, or clothing them, or freeing a slave. But he who cannot do so should fast for three days. This is the expiation for an oath when you have sworn it. So abide by your oaths. Thus God makes His commandments clear to you: you may perhaps be grateful."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.109
33 The Allied Troops
Al-Ahzab: Madani
33:50
"We have made lawful for you, O Prophet, wives to whom you have given their dower, and God-given maids and captives you have married, and the daughters of your father's brothers and daughters of your fathers sisters, who migrated with you; and a believing woman who offers herself to the Prophet if the Prophet desires to marry her. This is a privilege only for you and not the other believer. We know what We have ordained for them about their wives and maids they possess, so that you may be free of blame, for God is forgiving and kind."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.359
58 The Disputant
Al-Mujadalh: Madani
58:3
"Those who call their wives their mothers then revoke what they have said, should free a slave before having physical contact (with them). This is to warn you, as God is aware of what you do."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.473
70 The Steps
Al-Ma'arij: Makki
* 70:29
"And those who guard their private parts except from their wives or maids they have married,"
70:30
"Who will be free of blame;"
* 70:31
"But those that seek more than this will be transgressors;"
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.503
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
3. You can can beat sex slaves, work slaves, and wives (Qur'an 4:34)
What is written in the Qur'an:
4 The Women
An-Nisa': Madani
4:34
"Men are the support of women as God gives some more means than others, and because they spend of their wealth (to provide for them). So women who are virtuous are obedient to God and guard the hidden as God has guarded it. As for women you feel are averse, talk to them suasively; then leave them alone in bed (without molesting them) and go to bed with them (when they are willing). If they open out to you, do not seek an excuse to blame them. Surely God is sublime and great."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.78
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
4. You will need 4 Muslim male witnesses to prove a rape; (Qur'an 24:4)
What is written in the Qur'an:
24 The Light
An-Nur: Madani
24:4
"Those who defame chaste women and do not bring four witnesses should be punished with eighty lashes, and their testimony should not be accepted afterwards, for they are profligates,"
* 24:5
"Except those who repent after this and reform; and God is surely forgiving and kind."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.298
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
5. Kill Jews and Christians if they do not convert or pay Jizya tax; (Qur'an 9:29)
What is written in the Qur'an:
9 Repentance
At-Taubah: Madani
9:29
"Fight those people of the Book who do not believe in God and the Last Day, who do not prohibit what God and His Apostle have forbidden, nor accept divine law, until all of them pay protective tax in submission."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.165
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
6. Crucify and amputate non-Muslims; (Qur'an 8:12, 47:4)
What is written in the Qur'an:
8 Spoils of War
Al-Anfal: Madani
8:12
"And the Lord said to the angels: "I am with you; go and strengthen the faithful. I shall fill the hearts of the infidels with terror. So smite them on their necks and every joint, (and incapacitate them),""
* 8:13
"For they had opposed God and His Apostle; but whosoever opposes God and his Apostle (should know) that God is severe in retribution."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.155
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
7. You will kill non-Muslims to receive 72 virgins in heaven; (Qur'an 9:111)
What is written in the Qur'an:
9 Repentance
At-Taubah: Madani
9:111
"God has verily bought the souls and possessions of the faithful in exchange for a promise of Paradise. They fight in the cause of God, and kill and are killed. This is a promise incumbent on Him, as in the Torah, so the Gospel and the Qur'an. And who is more true to his promise than God? So rejoice at the bargain you have made with Him; for this will be triumph supreme."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.174
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
8. You will kill anyone who leaves Islam; (Qur'an 2:217, 4:89)
What is written in the Qur'an:
2 The Cow
Al-Baqarah: Madani
2:217
"They ask you of war in the holy month. Tell them: "To fight in that month is a great sin. But a greater sin in the eyes of God is to hinder people from the way of God, and not to believe in Him, and to bar access to the holy Mosque and turn people out of its precincts; and oppression is worse than killing. They will always seek war with against you till they turn you away from your faith, if they can. But those of you who turn back on their faith and die disbelieving will have wasted their deeds in this world and the next. They are inmates of Hell, and shall there abide forever."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.38
4 The Women
An-Nisa': Madani
4:89
"They wish you to become disbelievers as they are, so that you should become like them. Therefore hold them not as friends until they go out of their homes in the way of God. If they do not, seize them wherever they are and do away with them. Do not make them your friends or allies,"
* 4:90
"Except those who take refuge with a people allied to you, or those who, weary of fighting you or their people, come over to you. If God had so willed He would surely have given them power over you, and they would have fought you. If they keep alloof and do not fight, offer peace, God has left you no reason to fight them."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.85
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
9. You will behead non-Muslims; (Qur'an 8:12, 47:4)
What is written in the Qur'an:
8 Spoils of War
Al-Anfal: Madani
8:12
"And the Lord said to the angels: "I am with you; go and strengthen the faithful. I shall fill the hearts of the infidels with terror. So smite them on their necks and every joint, (and incapacitate them),""
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.155
47 Muhammad
Muhammad: Madani
47:4
"So, when you clash with unbelievers, smite their necks until you overpower them, then hold them in bondage. Then either free them graciously or after taking a ransom, until war shall have come to end. If God had pleased He could have punished them (Himself), but He will to test some of you through some others. He will not allow the deeds of those who are killed in the cause of God to go waste."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.435
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
10. You will kill and be killed for Al'llah (verse of the sword); (Qur'an 9:5)
What is written in the Qur'an:
9 Repentance
At-Taubah: Madani
9:5
"But when these months, prohibited (for fighting), are over, slay the idolaters wheresoever you find them, and take them captive or besiege them, and lie in wait for them at every likely place. But if they repent and fulfil their devotional obligations and pay the zakat, then let them go their way, for God is forgiving and kind."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.162
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
11. You will terrorize non-Muslims; (Qur'an 8:12, 8:60)
What is written in the Qur'an:
8 Spoils of War
Al-Anfal: Madani
8:12
"And the Lord said to the angels: "I am with you; go and strengthen the faithful. I shall fill the hearts of the infidels with terror. So smite them on their necks and every joint, (and incapacitate them),""
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.155
* 8:59
"The infidels should not think that they can bypass (the law of God). Surely they cannot get away."
8:60
"Prepare against them whatever arms and cavalry you can muster, that you may strike terror in (the hearts of) the enemies of God and your own, and others besides them not known to you, but known to God. Whatever you spend in the way of God will be paid back to you in full, and no wrong will be done to you."
* 8:61
"But if they are inclined to peace, make peace with them, and have trust in God, for he hears and knows every thing."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.159
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
12. Steal from non-Muslims; (Qur'an chapter 8)
What is written in the Qur'an:
8 Spoils of War
Al-Anfal: Madani
* I cannot find a single verse that instructs Muslims to steal from non-Muslims.
Alleged doctrine of radical Islam and ISIS:
13. Lie to strengthen Islam; (Qur'an 3:26, 3:54, 9:3, 16:106, 40:28)
What is written in the Qur'an:
3 The Family of Imran
Al-Imran: Madani
3:26
"Say: "O Lord of all dominions, You give whom it pleases You the kingdom, and You take away the power from whosoever You will; You exalt who You please and debase whom You will. All goodness is Yours (entirely). Indeed You have the power over all things."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.53
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* 3:53
"O Lord, we believe in Your revelations and follow this Apostle. Enroll us among the witnesses."
3:54
"But they (the unbelievers) contrived a plot, and God did the like; and God's plan is the best."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.57
9 Repentance
At-Taubah: Madani
9:3
"A general proclamation is (made) this day of the Greater Pilgrimage on the part of God and His apostle, that God is not bound (by any contract) to idolaters, nor is his Apostle. It is, therefore, better for you to repent. If you do not, remember that you cannot elude (the grip of) God. So announce to those who deny the truth the news of painful punishment,"
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.162
16 The Bees
An-Nahl: Makki
16:106
"Whosoever denies having once believed - unless he is forced to do so while his heart enjoys the peace of faith - and opnes his mind to disbelief will suffer the wrath of God. Their punishment will be great,"
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.237
40 The Believer
Al-Mu'min: Makki
40:28
"A believer from the house of Pharoah who had kept his faith to himself, said: "Will you kill a man because he says: "My Lord is God," when he has brought clear signs from his Lord to you? If he is a liar his lie will recoil back on him; but in case he speaks the truth, then what he predicts will befall you. Surely God does not show the way to the shameful liar."
- Sacred Writings - Islam: The Qur'an - Translated by Ahmed Ali - Quality Paperback Book Club - New York - 1984 - pg.401