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DOES
QUR'AN TEACH COMMUNILISM?
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When
we start our re-search in The Book, the RESULTS
we get are as under:
a).
The necessary information is there in the Verse
itself. Any such order related to battle goes
to the army or commander-in-chief of the armies,
not to general masses. The wars are fought between
two warring forces.
b).
Condition is very much evident in the Verse
itself. It is to let pass-off sacred months.
Till then, this action cannot be taken.
c).
For the solution of the word “Mushrikeen”
(Polytheist), we have to go back to its
preceding verses. The verse in question
is 5th and to find out the truth, we have
to go back from where the whole affair begins.
It is from the first verse
(Chapter
9 Verse 1)
in which there is an announcement
of the one-sided annulment of a treaty
Then
in the second verse (Chapter
9 Verse 2), there is a provision
of substantial concession of a period of
four months, while the situation demands
a quick attack soon after the cancellation
of the treaty.
In
the third verse (Chapter
9 Verse3), announcement is given
openly and loudly from an important place
so every body should know it. Further there
is a provision of option to the enemy to
shun their enmity for their own benefit.
ALLAH very much dislikes shedding of blood
unnecessarily on the earth.
In the fourth verse
(Chapter
9 Verse4), it is evident that
the announcement is for those enemy forces
who had agreed to a no-war pact, but soon
violated it. Whoever is the enemy, whatever
is the treaty, if the enemy does not break
any clause of the treaty and does not support
any other enemy, one must abide by the agreement
strictly. ALLAH is averse to breaking promises
and violating treaties.
d).
In the third verse there is a word ‘The
big Day of HAJJ’. This occurs every
year in the month of Zul-Hajjah. One can
take it simply 4 months of warning so the
humanity may learn to live in peace and
realize its importance. There is a chance
that the tension may also relax in these
four months. For these sacred months of
‘no-war’, it is mentioned in
the same Chapter 9 Verse 36:
"Behold,
the number of months in the sight of ALLAH
is twelve months, laid down in the Decree
of ALLAH on the day when HE created heavens
and the earth; out of these, four are
sacred..…”"
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From
the traditions of the Prophet, it is clearly understandable
that these sacred months of no-war fall according
to moon calendar, Zi-Qa’dah (11th), Zul-Hajja
(12th), Muharram (1st) and Rajab (7th).
But unfortunately this rule was more violated than
obeyed. The height of the disobedience is that even
the present day Muslims remember this verse less and
care least to act upon it. Had it been so as ordained
by ALLAH, one-third of a year on this earth would
definitely pass peacefully.
e). Not to take action
till the months pass off, is for the realization of
the error committed by the opponent, so they can rectify
and reform themselves accordingly. The whole motto
behind is clear; to establish peace and avoid confrontation.
GOD has an aversion to shedding innocent blood on
the Earth.
It is also important to note that the address is entirely
directed to the Muslim armies. The imperative verbs
are in plural number in all the verses. Orders for
war are collective in nature. But in this volatile
condition, for an individual, personal action follows
in the very next verse. This verse is a clear proof
that the Qur’an is not a book of Muslims but
it is the Book of the Cherisher of the worlds and
the Master of the Universe which contains a message
of peace for all humanity. The Master of all of us
has immense Mercy over all HIS creatures. Here is
the verse:
"And
if any of those ‘Mushrikeen’ (Polytheist)
seek your (singular) protection, grant him protection
till he might hear (some of) the Words of The GOD,
and thereupon convey him to a place where he can
feel secure. This is because they do not know the
facts"
Is it possible to find in any other book of the world
dealing with matters of war that instead of attacking
stray and lonely enemy soldier, shelter should be
provided to him and a safe passage to his camp, shielding
him from any possible stray attack? Such instruction
can only be found in the Book of The GOD of all mankind,
The Most Merciful and Loving. Why should HE order
some of HIS servants to take harsh action against
a group of HIS helpless creature?
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