A response to Kretinkoopers lies and misrepresentation of the Quran

[isgbful]

“One of the problems raised by the missionaries and orientalists is the imposition of tribute or jizyah on all non-Muslims. This institution has been so misinterpreted and misexplained that the non-Muslims feel that it is some kind of religious-based discrimination against them. This is not the case. All the jizyah amounts are to be a financial obligation placed upon those who do not have to pay the Zakah.

[isgbful]

As the ratio of these two taxes is the same, it is obvious that the jizyah is simply a technique used by Islamic governments to make sure that everyone pays his fair share. If the term ‘jizyah’ is too offensive to non-Muslims, it can always be changed: ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattab levied the jizyah upon the Christians of Bani Taghlib and called it sadaqah (alms) out of consideration for their feelings.

[isgbful]

The noted historian Sir Thomas W. Arnold in his Call to Islam, states: “This tax was not imposed on the Christians, as some would have us think, as a penalty for their refusal to accept the Muslim faith. Rather, it was paid by them in common with the other dhimmis or non-Muslim subjects of the state whose religion PRECLUDED them from SERVING in the army, in return for the protection secured for them by the arms of the Muslims.

[isgbful]

When the people of Hirah contributed the sum agreed upon, they expressly mentioned that they paid this jizyah on condition that ‘the Muslims and their leader protect us from those who would oppress us, whether they be Muslims or others.”In his covenant with the people of certain cities near Al-Haira,

[isgbful]

Khalid ibn Al-Walid, recorded: “If we are able to protect you, we deserve the collection of jizyah; otherwise, we shall not offer you protection.”The seriousness with which the Muslims took their covenants with the non-Muslims is well illustrated by the following incident. During the reign of the second caliph,

[isgbful]

Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the Roman emperor Heraclius raised a huge army to repel the Muslim forces. It was thus incumbent upon the Muslims to concentrate their efforts on the battle. When the commander of Muslims, Abu ‘Ubaydah heard this news, he wrote to his officials in all conquered cities in Syria and ordered them to return the jizyah which had been levied in those cities

[isgbful]

He also addressed the public saying; “We are returning your money because we know that the enemy has gathered troops. By the terms stipulated in the covenant, you have obliged us to protect you. However, since we are now unable to fulfill these conditions,

[isgbful]

we have returned to you what you paid to us. We shall abide by the terms agreed upon in the covenant, if Allah helps us to rout the enemy.”Thus, a huge amount was taken form the state treasury and returned to the Christians, making them very happy.

[isgbful]

They prayed for and blessed the Muslim commanders. They exclaimed, “May Allah help you to overcome your enemies and return you to us safely. If the enemy were in your place, they would never have returned anything to us, but rather they would have taken all our remaining property.” The jizyah was also imposed on Muslim men who could afford to buy their way out of military service. If a Christian group elected to serve in the state’s military forces, it was exempted from the jizyah.

[isgbful]

Historical examples of this abound: the Jarajima, a Christian tribe living near Antioch (now in Turkey), by undertaking to support Muslims and to fight on the battle front, did not have to pay the jizyah and were entitled to a share of the captured booty.When the Islamic conquests reached northern Persia in 22 A.H., a similar covenant was established with a tribe living on the boundaries of those territories.

[isgbful]

They were consequently exempted from jizyah in view of their military services.Other examples are to be found during the history of the Ottoman Empire: the Migaris, a group of Albanian Christians, were exempted from the jizyah for undertaking to watch and guard the mountain ranges of Cithaeron and Geraned (which stretch to the Gulf of Corinth).

[isgbful]

Christians, who served as the vanguard of the Turkish army for road repairs, bridge construction and so on were exempted form the kharaj. As a reward, they were also provided with some lands, free of all taxes. The Christians of Hydra were exempted when they agreed to supply a group of 250 strong men for the (Muslim) naval fleet. The Armatolis,

[isgbful]

Christians from southern Romania, were also exempted from the tax, for they constituted a vital element in the Turkish armed forces during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Mirdites, an Albanian Catholic clan who lived in the mountains of northern Scutari, were exempted on the condition that they would offer an armored battalion in wartime.

[isgbful]

The jizyah was also not imposed on the Greek Christians who had supervised the building of viaducts, which carried water to Constantinople, nor on those who guarded the ammunition in that city, as just compensation for their services to the state. However, Egyptian Muslim peasants exempted from military service was still required to pay the jizyah

[isgbful]

it’s clear in the light of the above-mentioned facts that the institution of jizyah can never be described as a discriminatory system staged against the non-Muslims. Testifying The relation between Muslims and non-Muslims.

[olmgitnhftws]

anyone has to admit it as a beautiful and prophetic book that gives light from our creator and imparts genuine knowledge and even when misused by violent and aggressive persons it is still sacred and their abuse falls only on them and they shall be judged according to the principles of this book and of the gospel of jesus and of the torah on the great day

[fundell09]

great video promoting truth and understanding

[ummelaila]

kretinkooper

"Islamic Jihad" is only necessary when Muslim land is being encroached upon and VIOLATED. It is a concept of self-defense. And every "normal Muslim" must abide by it. Self-defence and preservation of the Islamic faith is mandatory and incumbent upon all Muslims. Not something you can understand.

And your blind support for terrorists like the IDF is acceptable? That says alot about you now, doesn't it?

[dahon240]

Thank you for this great video.

[mechemeche123]

Thanks for exposing them.

[kretinkooper]

Thanks! Like I've said before I have nothing against "NORMAL" Muslims. The Islamic Jihad, the suicide bombings of the innocent. You should be ashamed of yourselves for not standing up against the Islamic Jihad. Treating women like cattle is not very happy.

[syed790]

Have you read the Quran?

Have you read the Bible? The Bible spreads WAAYY more violence then in the Quran. The violence mentioned in the Quran was meant for times of war to fight against injustice and tyranny. But what I do agree with you is that the so called "Jihadists" today are wrong. They are not fighting for Islam... Islam does not allow suicide, nor does it allow killing of innocent people.

Youtube "Zakir Naik"

He has memorized word for word the Torah, Quran, and many Bible(s).

[icygrene]

How do you know their wrong brother, have you listend to Sheik Usamas lectures or videos. Please be careful in what you say for you may mislaed many others with you. This is the problems with us Muslims today and we are going through many trials because we dont read the Quran and Hadiths and understand them.

[syed790]

listen man....osama is terrorist. 9/11 was really messed up.. and he was the funder behind it...

killing innocent people is AGAINST islam, as Well as orthodox Christianity, and orthodox Judaism.

its disgusting what people like him did to ruin Islams image in the world...

the only reason we are still standing as a religion, is Because we have truth...you know this, i know this.... and the world will one day know this.

we all return to God one day, and He'll inform us of what we've done

[syed790]

i try my beset not to be biased towards any side...

being biased, is like saying only half the truth.

ALL sides need to be seen...and not for the benifit of Any side, but for and overview of whats REALLY going on, so we (as free people) can make just decisions of what is right and what is wrong. It is in our nature to judge between right and wrong, Allah made it that way.

[1unclesamy]

I try always to remind myself with Allah's command to us:

"Insult not those unto whom they pray beside Allah lest they wrongfully insult Allah through ignorance. Thus unto every nation have We made their deed seem fair. Then unto their Lord is their return, and He will tell them what they used to do."

Al-Anaam (Ch.6 - Vs. 108)

[zolgharn]

Nice work that gives me a sense of purity, goodness , peaceful truth & which confirms the merciful essense of Isalm !

Keep it upp your great efforts dear sis !

Blessings !

[zolgharn]

Confirms the Merciful " Essence " of Islam !

[1unclesamy]

thank u Sara, jazak allahu khayran for this excellent video

Also this video confirms the fact that Islam is spreading without any sowrds or guns or killing as the haters lie about it.. No compulsion in our Islam, no sword or gun was in Europe or america when ppl converted and still converting everyday to the path of truth thanks to Allah. :)

[Terminator6324]

To understand the Quran, we have to study all the concerned verses from the Quran collectively.not picking and chosing like the haters of Islam do, they misreprent and quote what misleads others, for these type of people the punishment of God is severe, less they repent and realize the harm they are doing to others and themselves

[Terminator6324]

While studying various issues it should be kept in mind that a particular issue may be discussed over several chapters or several verses in the same chapter. A complete understanding can only be achieved by understanding the whole issue as presented over all the verses and chapters and not by looking at only part of the Quran.

[TearsofPalestine]

Islam does not oppose peoples different beliefs can be seen in the following quranic verses: The [Muslim] believers, the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians all those who believe in God and the Last Day and do good will have their rewards with their Lord.

[DuckingNDiving]

@TearsofPalestine yes but allah is like the mafia he wants to rackateer and force the others to pay the muslims a humility taxI(jizzya).sura 9:29

[DuckingNDiving]

@TearsofPalestine islam also says in sura 5:51 to not take christians/jews as friends,where is the peace in this?the quran comes from muhammad and not God

[TearsofPalestine]

@DuckingNDiving Watch closely my video...I explained everything my dear brother ... don't believe the mainstream image created with the intention of distorting perception regarding Islam...the quran comes from muhammad and not God?

prove so...

God bless

[isgbful]

@TearsofPalestine

[isgbful]

@DuckingNDiving duck and diving, quack quack, learn from der elders, lol, don't duck n dive, quack quack

[DuckingNDiving]

@isgbful idiotic response from someone that stupidly believes in the words that elders have being passing down for 100s of years,its no wonder why your your minds have not evolved since the 7th century

[isgbful]

@DuckingNDiving lol, u didn't understand the point, well what can I say? your hatred and ignorance of Islam is profound, go back to your pond , you ave no better work than talk crap on yt, do yourself a favour and learn from der elders, that is myself and Sara.....

[DuckingNDiving]

@isgbful islam = terrorism and kaaba stone idolation,no thx pal

[isgbful]

@DuckingNDiving hahaaaaa,you guys prove yourselves over n over again, you are more a terrorist tan I am, who is terrorisin who?anyway my friend, I hold no ill-will against you, I wish you wisdom and understanding

[DuckingNDiving]

@TearsofPalestine only if we pay a submission tax(jizzya),if we do not then we will be killed(sura 9:29),is your allah a rackateer?,do you know who sabiens are?they were semi-pagans,muhammad copied many of their rituals ramadan,abulution and lunar calender,if muhammad was a true prophet then why did he choke on the poisioned dish at khaybar?islam is nonsense,it is entirely man made by muhammad,he took 1/5 of all war booty for himself

[Terminator6324]

God specifically warns us against doing just that, upholding part of the Quran while disregarding the rest. Then is it only a part of the Book that ye believe in, and do you reject the rest? but what is the reward for those among you who behave like this but disgrace in this life? - and on the Day of Judgment they shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty. For God is not unmindful of what ye do.(Quran2:85)

[Terminator6324]

God teaches us throughout the Quran that there are righteous Jews and Christians. As such there is no prohibition for Muslims to be friends with Jews, Christians or people of any other faith who are of good character.

[Terminator6324]

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise (each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). (Quran 49:13)

[TearsofPalestine]

On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land. ( 5:32 )

[Terminator6324]

And We caused Jesus, the son of Mary, to follow in the footsteps of those (earlier prophets), confirming the truth of whatever there still remained of the Torah; and We sent him the Gospel, wherein there was guidance and light, confirming the truth of whatever there still remained of the Torah, and as a guidance and admonition unto the God-conscious. (Quran 5:46)

[Terminator6324]

God teaches us throughout the Quran that there are righteous Jews and Christians. As such there is no prohibition for Muslims to be friends with Jews, Christians or people of any other faith who are of good character.Quranic verses referring to the righteous Jews and Christians:Of the people of Moses there is a section who guide and do justice in the light of truth. (Quran 7:159

[TearsofPalestine]

Islam is peaceful, Islam is merciful, Islam allows freethinking, Islam allows freedom of speech, Islam allows freedom of expression .The Quran turns our attention to the high value of human life, whether it is Muslim or Non-Muslim and makes it absolutely forbidden to take an innocent life unjustly. The gravity of such a crime is equated, in the Quran, with the killing of all humanity.

[Terminator6324]

the Quran makes it clear again, who are not to be taken as friends; O you who believe! take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport,- whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but remain conscious of God, if you are (truly) believers. (Quran 5:57

[Terminator6324]

God only forbids you to turn in friendship towards such as fight against you because of [your] faith, and drive you forth from your homelands, or aid [others] in driving you forth: and as for those [from among you] who turn towards them in friendship; it is they, they who are truly wrongdoers! (Quran60:9) From the above verses, we learn that we are only discouraged from befriending those who fight Muslims because of their religion.

[Terminator6324]

From the above verses, we learn that we are only discouraged from befriending those who fight Muslims because of their religion, land.

[Terminator6324]

and those who mock and take as sport religion

[Terminator6324]

As for such [of the unbelievers] as do not fight against you on account of [your] faith, and neither drive you forth from your homelands, God does not forbid you to show them kindness and to behave towards them with full equity: for, verily, God loves those who act equitably. (Quran 60:8)

[ZionismISNEWNazism]

kretinkooper=canadian jew who spread lies about islam to create hate against and make us look less human so muslims can be oppressed without anyone battering a eye lid

[freeplalestine]

Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam

[freeplalestine]

Islam is very clear on that, it is strictly forbidden to kill innocent people...Djihad means defending oneself against people who want to do you harm (killing, taking your land, etc..) Islam denounces terrorism in all its form.....

[freeplalestine]

kretinkooper

You've got it wrong! They do not blow them up for Hamas but that's the only way at their disposal to retaliate against a brutal, senseless, inhuman occupying power. Who is throwing deadly bombs against innocent civilians (blow the others up)? You are a retard obssessed with the word "jihad

[freeplalestine]

Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy handhold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things. (The Noble Quran, 2:256)"

[freeplalestine]

"God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers. (The Noble Quran, 60:8)"

[Terminator6324]

The following Quranic verses are very clear and straightforward in this respect:

"Verily, for the Righteous are gardens of Delight, in the Presence of their Lord. Shall We then treat the people of Faith like the people of Sin? What is the matter with you? How judge you?" (68:34-36)

[Terminator6324]

256. Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.

[freeplalestine]

I try always to remind myself with Allah's command to us:

"Insult not those unto whom they pray beside Allah lest they wrongfully insult Allah through ignorance. Thus unto every nation have We made their deed seem fair. Then unto their Lord is their return, and He will tell them what they used to do."

Al-Anaam (Ch.6 - Vs. 108)

[Terminator6324]

"that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities."

[Terminator6324]

My reading of the Quran has convinced me that the basis of Islam is not violence but is unadulterated Peace, affirmed Mahatma Gandhi. It regards forbearance as a superior to vengeance. The very word Islam means Peace, which is nonviolence.

[Terminator6324]

Jefferson was inspired by the teaching of the Quran, prohibiting compulsion in religion and forcing religious doctrines. Also the foundation for "all men are created Equal" and "men are born free"

[Terminator6324]

lol, I am proud to have a sister like you, keep up the good work and keep on promoting the truth, Islam is nothing but the belief in One Almighty God, Muhammed saw His final messenger, duty to God, Duty to His Creation