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

scholars on the subject of dishonesty, Muslims hold true to form and in the spirit of what they know is
allowed, will lie about lying. An example of Islamic deception is that Muslim activists always quote the
passages of the Qur’an from the early part of Mohammed's ministry while living in Mecca. These texts
are peaceful and exemplify tolerance towards those that are not followers of Islam. All the while, they are
fully aware that most of these passages were abrogated (cancelled and replaced) by passages that came
after he migrated to Medina. Another example is in the conduct of Saudi Arabia in the war on terror.
Words of support and promises of reform flow easily to Americans, but actions to date demonstrate they
are only words, meant for our consumption only.
Unfortunately, passages from the Qur’an clearly reveal that lying is permitted, particularly in
reference to non-believers in conflict with Muslims. It is also clear that if forced to do so, Muslims may
lie under oath and can even falsely deny faith in Allah, as long as they maintain the profession of faith in
their hearts. In the Qur’an, Allah says: "Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness (vain) in
your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts; and He is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing." Surah 2:225.
The principal also has support in the Qur’an 3:28 and 16:106.
In the Hadith, Mohammed emphasizes the same concept. From "Ehiaa Oloum al-Din," by the famous
Islamic scholar al-Ghazali, Vol. 3: PP.284-287:
One of Mohammed's daughters, Umm Kalthoum, testified that she had never heard the Apostle of Allah
condone lying, except in these three situations: 1) For reconciliation among people. 2) In war. 3) Amongst
spouses, to keep peace in the family.
One passage from the Hadith quotes Mohammed as saying: "The sons of Adam are accountable for
all lies except those uttered to help bring reconciliation between Muslims." The following quote
demonstrates the broadness of situations in which the prophet permitted lying. "The sons of Adam are
accountable for all lies with these exceptions: During war because war is deception, to reconcile among
two quarreling men, and for a man to appease his wife." Considering that Islam has been in a perpetual
state of war with non-believers, it appears there is neither accountability nor any practical limitation to
deceiving non-Muslims.
The Arabic word, "Takeyya", means "to prevent," or guard against. The principle of Al-taqiyya (also
called taqiah, Al-takeyya, Al-taqiyah, or kitman) conveys the understanding that Muslims are permitted to
lie as a preventive measure against anticipated harm to one's self or fellow Muslims. This principle gives
Muslims the liberty to lie under circumstances that they perceive as life threatening. They can even deny
the faith, if they do not mean it in their hearts. Al-taqiyya is based on the following Quranic verse:
"Let not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers rather than believers: if any do that, in nothing
will there be help from Allah: except by way of precaution (prevention), that ye may Guard yourselves from
them (prevent them from harming you.) But Allah cautions you (To remember) Himself; for the final goal is to
Allah." Surah 3: 28
According to this verse a Muslim can pretend to befriend infidels (in violation of the teachings of
Islam) and even display false adherence with their unbelief to prevent them from harming Muslims.
Under this concept of Taqiyya, if under the threat of force, it is legitimate for Muslims to act contrary to
their faith. The devout are taught that in such circumstances the following actions are acceptable:
Drinking wine and alcoholic beverages, abandoning prayers, skipping fasting during Ramadan,
renouncing belief in Allah and Muhammad, kneeling in homage to a deity other than Allah, and uttering
insincere oaths and covenants.
Al-taqiyya and dissimulation refer to the practice of Muslims blatantly lying to non-Muslims, but the
principal goes beyond mere lying for propaganda purposes. In accordance with this license to deceive,
during time of weakness the Qur’an allows Muslims to have both a declared agenda and a secret agenda.
The theological principle of Taqiyya means hiding one's true beliefs and intentions to confuse ones
adversaries and enable mujahedeen to operate freely amongst enemies. The word comes from a root
meaning "to guard against, to keep (oneself)". From the verb Ittaqu, it means linguistically to 'dodge the
threat'. In this vein, a Muslim, if necessary, may eat pork, drink alcohol, and even verbally deny the
Islamic faith, as long as it is with the tongue only, and he does not "mean it in his heart". A believer is
taught he can make any statement as long as the 'heart is comfortable'. If the end result of the lie is