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Submitted by Nura (United States), May 15, 2008 at 22:54

Thanks for the Dictionary.com definition. I know what Imperlaism means in the West. Islam is NOT Imperialistic. As stated in the definition it is the subjugation of a people by a people. Islam does not fall under that Characteristic. It was the commandment and plan of Allah to establish Islam in the land as the religions before it was established. In the Caliphate, authority is to ALLAH first, then his prophet, then those of authority.

This is grossly different that imposing the laws of man, Kingdom, on the people. Islam should not have Kingdoms, and you do not see Kings in early Islam for this very reason. This different than British, France, ect. Whose laws of subjugation came from a King, or Queen who is held as being the supreme authority. There is a difference.

War:

Al Muwatta Hadith 21.10 Narrated by Yahya (RA)

The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said : " I advise you 10 things : Do not kill women or children or aged, infirm person. Do not cut down fruit bearing trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place. Do not slaughter sheep or camels except for food. Do not burn bees and do not scatter them. Do not steal from the booty and do not be cowardly."

Abu Bakr said on a military exploit in Syria: "Stop, O people, that I may give you ten rules for your guidance in the battlefield. Do not commit treachery or deviate from the right path. You must not mutilate dead bodies. Neither kill a child, nor a woman, nor an aged man. Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful. Slay not any of the enemy's flock, save for your food. You are likely to pass by people who have devoted their lives to monastic services; leave them alone."

The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said :"Those who occupy much space or encroach on the road will not be credited with Jihad." (Sunan of Abu Dawood , Hadith 2623 , Narrated by Mu'adh ibn Anas al-Juhani (RA)

Account from Oliverus Scholasticus, during the crusades on the kindness of the Muslims during war: "Who could doubt that such goodness, friendship and charity come from God? Men whose parents, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, had died in agony at our hands, whose lands we took, whom we drove naked from their homes, revived us with their own food when we were dying of hunger and showered us with kindness even when we were in their power."

(Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities.Lo! Allah loves not, aggressors. (Al-Baqarah 2:190)

The Holy Prophet Mohamed (Peace Be Upon Him) said : " The best fighting (Jihad) in the path of Allah is (to speak) a word of justice to an oppressive ruler." (Sunan of Abu Dawood Hadith 4330, Narrated by Abu Said al-Khudri (RA)

The Banu Quraiza: It never fails!! How many times am I going to hear this as evidence of Islamic terrorism. It's really good evidence that there is not much to say. Do you know the rest of the story? The whole story? This event happened during the battle of trench. Another defensive battle that had a particular war strategy "a trench", hence the name. The Banu Quraiza, had a treaty with prophet Muhammad. They were not to go to war with each other or help others against each other. They were to fight in defense of either group that was attacked. When the Pagans were planning to attack the Muslims, this tribe believed that the Muslims would be defeated, this is after the battle of Uhud. They then made a coo and convinced other tribes to commit treason against Prophet Muhammad. They did the same. After the battle was over and the pagans fled, The males of the treasonous were executed. What's the problem? Their treason could have been disastrous for the Muslims, If they were not punished, what would prevent this treasonous act from happening again? It was necessary, and very common in times of war.

Islam had the Geneva conventions thousands of years before Europeans developed them. There moral character during war has been unmatched in history. Plato, this is my parting between you and me. Once an issue is clear, Muslims are advised not to debate further. I believe that I have presented enough evidence and analysis for fair critical thinking. Try it. You might like it.

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