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Originally Posted by Elly
Most of you dont seem to have a good understanding of the situation.
Their reply? Assaults against the people who invaded them. Ofcourse, kidnapping and threatening to kill hostages is an un acceptable act. The goal doesnt justify the method. However, the only reason they would let go of the hostages is because Islam forebidden innocents kidnapped or burned during war. Quoting what Mohammad said ( not the exact words, but more of what they mean ) "No one tortures someone alive with fire except the Lord of the fire himself ( aka : God ) "
If you read the news carefully, it says that after the shiite ( a branch of islam, whether it does belong to islam is debatable, but lets go for now as a "branch of islam" ) Councel spoke with the group of kidnappers, they are now willing to let go. It wouldnt be suprising that they would let them go after they recieved " guidance" that what they are doing contradicts their believes and I sincerly hope that they do
As for the matter of kidnapping soldiers, I think thats an act of war, they should be treated as war prisoners rather than hostages, where they are treated equally and not tortured.
Yours,
-Elly
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Hmmm. I have been learning a chapter of Quran where the topic is when Islam justifies "killing". There are two points:
First: During war, you can kill your opponent, but if your opponent has innocent people as hostage, try to prevent them from dying. If your opponent surrenders and returns to you, DON'T kill him.
From another topic:
Second: Islam allows revenge on an equal measure. life to life, eye to eye, etc. But also it has been said that it is supreme to forgive.
This makes me confused. I am not shiite, so may be there are difference, but I am directly talking from Quran. But then again, my knowledge is scarce. These two points when applied to this situation can be contradictory. I will talk to my Islamiat Teacher about this.
From my personal view. I don't give a damn. So many inoocent lives are being destroyed everyday without notice then why make such a big fuss over three more?
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