"...anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or corruption on earth, it shall be as if he murdered all the people. And anyone who saves a life, it shall be as if he saved the lives of all the people..." (Quran 5:32)

We, the Muslims who have submitted to 'GOD Alone' reach out to ALL those who value human life irrespective of race, religion, skin colour, or country of origin...

The masses are led to believe by those who set the agenda that Islam is a system of violence and hate. Those who set the agenda for war have never really considered the core tenets of Islam, the LAW that we can derive our life from (the words of the Almighty)?

Islam urges that differences between Muslims are to be resolved through debate & discussion, amongst themselves & also with others in the global community, not through force or violence.

Peace is the rule rather the exception...

"it may be that God will grant love (and friendship) between you and those whom you (now) hold as enemies. For God has power (over all things); and God is oft-forgiving Most Merciful" (Quran 60:7).

We are concerned that those who are setting the agenda towards war are walking away from their responsibilities to act in a reasoned manner.

We collectively seek to address the voices of 'reason' that are left in this world and to call people back from the path of shame & sin that the drums of war are leading to... War is permitted, but only in the defence of others. Knowing when to stop violence and war is crucial…

"but if the enemy inclines towards peace, you should also incline towards peace, and trust in God" (Quran 8:61).

Strict rules on the grounds for war are strictly defined…

And why should you not fight in the cause of God and the weak and oppressed among men, women, and children who say, "Our Lord rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors. And give us from You, a protector. And give us from You, a helper" (Quran 4:75)

Those who are attacked must not seek revenge; patience is a virtue and is encouraged…

"And if you punish, you shall inflict an equivalent punishment. But if you resort to patience (instead of revenge), it would be better for the patient ones. (Quran 16:126)

To be 'silent' is to allow the voices of those who would incite hate, aggression and violence and tyranny to be allowed to guide our world into sin and error. There can be no justification for war & killing to continue simply because it was started by means of aggression…

People often forget that it is GOD Alone who is the provider of TRUE wealth & sustenance and power in this world and the next... All that is taken by force will eventually lead to the destruction and corruption of those who have taken it...

"Any community that believes will surely be rewarded for believing. When the people of Jonah believed, We relieved the humiliating retribution they had been suffering in this world, and we made them prosperous." (Quran 10:98)

TOLERANCE PATIENCE PEACE

NOT WAR

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