2:191

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The Quran (2:191) says to slay unbelievers where you find them. Why is Allah communal?

Your question suggests that God (in Qur'an) instructed Muslims to kill “anyone who does not accept Islam - unbelievers” everywhere in communal conflict.

Let me assume that you are asking with a genuine interest to know the meaning of the verse Q2:191.

  1. This particular verse refers strictly in Wartime situation ONLY.
  2. For your knowledge, Qur'an forbids aggression even during the war, and fighting is permitted only in self-defence.

The Quranic verses on this are very clear. God repeats, "do not aggress", multiple times. Only if attacked, is one permitted to fight back. If the other party refrains from aggression and offers one peace, we are told to stop fighting.

Rules of War*

  • [Q2:190] You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you, but do not aggress. GOD does not love the aggressors.
    [Q2:191] You may kill those who wage war against you, and you may evict them whence they evicted you. Oppression is worse than murder. Do not fight them at the Sacred Masjid, unless they attack you therein. If they attack you, you may kill them. This is the just retribution for those disbelievers.
    [Q2:192] If they refrain, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
    [Q2:193] You may also fight them to eliminate oppression, and to worship GOD freely. If they refrain, you shall not aggress; aggression is permitted only against the aggressors.

*2:190 All fighting is regulated by the basic rule in Q60:8–9. Fighting is allowed strictly in self-defence, while aggression and oppression are strongly condemned throughout the Quran.

  • [Q5:87] O you who believe, do not prohibit good things that are made lawful by GOD, and do not aggress; GOD dislikes the aggressors.
  • [Q8:61] If they resort to peace, so shall you, and put your trust in GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
  • [Q4:90] ... if they leave you alone, refrain from fighting you, and offer you peace, then GOD gives you no excuse to fight them.

The Quran also reminds the Muslims that they should not be provoked by past animosity into committing acts of aggression (Q5:2). Additionally, God insists that Muslims must be absolutely sure before striking in the cause of God (Q4:94). Anyone who offers one peace, cannot be attacked.

  • [Q4:94] O you who believe, if you strike in the cause of GOD, you shall be absolutely sure. Do not say to one who offers you peace, "You are not a believer," seeking the spoils of this world. For GOD possesses infinite spoils. Remember that you used to be like them, and GOD blessed you. Therefore, you shall be absolutely sure (before you strike). GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.

Life is Sacred

The killing of innocent civilians by suicide bombers and terrorists is strongly condemned in the Quran. Taking any life—except in the course of justice is forbidden. Even so, capital punishment is discouraged. Thus, those who commit these horrible acts are clearly not Muslims, rather very evil people who try to justify their hatred and actions using God's name (Q7:28).

The Major Commandments:

  • [Q6:151] Say, "Come let me tell you what your Lord has really prohibited for you: You shall not set up idols besides Him. You shall honour your parents. You shall not kill your children from fear of poverty - we provide for you and for them. You shall not commit gross sins, obvious or hidden. You shall not kill - GOD has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. These are His commandments to you, that you may understand."
  • [Q17:33] You shall not kill any person - for GOD has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. If one is killed unjustly, then we give his heir authority to enforce justice. Thus, he shall not exceed the limits in avenging the murder; he will be helped.
  • [Q25:68] They never implore beside GOD any other god, nor do they kill anyone - for GOD has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. Nor do they commit adultery. Those who commit these offences will have to pay.
  • [Q7:28] They commit a gross sin, then say, "We found our parents doing this, and GOD has commanded us to do it." Say, "GOD never advocates sin. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know?"

These are the full meaning from the verse you quoted, so you can see that we're not the barbaric terrorist or the misguided criminal that you've imagined(jwajinquora).

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