A Critical Analysis of 'Real Islam'. Its People ... - Bukti dan Saksi

Chapter 3
The Qur’an and Jihad
A small collection of passages is compiled in Appendix A regarding Jihad and fighting which make
clear the specific nature of this combative ideology in Islamic scripture. The reading is somewhat labored,
but well worth the insights, particularly if the reader has never been exposed to authentic Islamic ‘holy
writings’. For Westerners, who have not been raised on Islamic scripture, it is important to personally
study the texts to decide with authority if Islamic spokespersons are shooting strait in their claims …or
those who warn otherwise. If you don’t discover for yourself, you risk becoming a pawn, played like a
harp blindingly supporting someone else’s agenda.
The passages outlined in Appendix A show how important Jihad and fighting are in Islamic scripture
and history. Historically, Muhammad and his movement did not initially use force to induce the Jews,
Christians and pagans to accept Islam, however force was justified for defense. Later, when he began to
gather an army to himself and was able to go on the offensive, he did so. Appendix A shows that
scripturally, Jihad is highly commendable, and those that fight are rated high in Allah's eyes, with
constant promises that fighters will be greatly rewarded. They also show clearly the aggressive nature of
Jihad. Muslims were allowed to attack non-Muslims and plunder their possessions.
A chronological review of the Qur’an's verses reveal that they widen in scope and offensive
aggression. Muhammad's actions described therein show what could only be described as an ever
broadening trail of blood conquest. Passage also clearly call for compulsion to Islam, it appears claims
otherwise are just plain dishonest. There in nothing in the Qur’an that ever tells Muhammad’s followers
to stop attacking and subjecting non-Muslims, rather the direction is to continue until all the world is
under Islam’s rule. Please review the material in the afore mentioned appendix at this time, or at least read
(and verify if necessary) until you are thoroughly convinced that you have sufficient knowledge such that
you can no one can ever deceive you because of inexperience and ignorance of true Islamic scripture.
The Diary of Muhammad
Click here to preview Appendix B where there is a very griping and comprehensive diary of many of
the recorded military/banditry exploits of Muhammad. It was written by Abul Kasem, an intellectual and
former Muslim who managed to escape the intellectual/spiritual/moral bondage of Islamic theology. Abul
wrote it using only authentic Islamic scripture and other sanctioned, sacred, and revered writings. As is
shown therein, the great Islamic ‘Seal of the Prophets’ followed his own advice in 9:73 "Prophet, make
war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites and deal rigorously with them. Hell shall be their home". It
documents that Muhammad's career of warring in the name of Allah began as soon as it became a viable
option, and then did not cease. Those defeated by Muhammad’s military actions were offered protection if
they would submit to the dictates of Islam and pay tribute. Those that refused those options had no
"choice" but to be put to death or, if Muhammad was feeling particularly merciful, banished after giving
up all their worldly possessions (including their young women). Non-Muslims were Dhimmis (the people
of obligation) and, as such, were to be "utterly subdued". Such a recipe guaranteed the expansion of Islam
in all lands and with all peoples who were not able to withstand Jihad.
Probably few Muslims today understand that that many of their recent or distant ancestors entered
Islam at sword point. As Arab dominance gripped cities and nations, many undoubtedly embraced Islam
not only to survive, but to avoid payment of Poll Tax (Jaziya) and escape the humiliation reserved for the
Zimmies (non-Muslims living under their Arab rulers). Except for those who joined for personal gain,
probably most people were forced to join, accepting Islam solely for the purpose of survival for
themselves and their children. Undoubtedly nearly all of those so forced hoped and longed for the
opportunity to escape the grip of Islam at the time of their induction, but the grip of Islam on families,
neighborhoods, and nations is very tight. Dreams of freedom became sad resignation, and after a
generation or two none remember or recite the old hopes and dreams. It’s interesting to take note that
much of Islam today is made up from what essentially is a conscripted army. Islamic efforts to make that
army tow the official line and become more responsive and obedient warriors (Jihadists) continue to this