173. Would God want believers today to use terror and harshness against their enemies?
the Bible No
Yes the Quran
the Bible's Perspective
Jeremiah 22:3The LORD says: “Execute justice and righteousness, and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor. Do no wrong. Do no violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Don’t shed innocent blood in this place.
2 Timothy 2:24-25The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
the Quran's Perspective
Al-A'raf (The Heights) 7:4How many a township have We destroyed! As a raid by night, or while they slept at noon, Our terror came unto them.
Al-Anfal (Spoils of War) 8:12When thy Lord inspired the angels, (saying): I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will throw fear into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then smite the necks and smite of them each finger.
Al-Anfal (Spoils of War) 8:57If thou comest on them in the war, deal with them so as to strike fear in those who are behind them, that haply they may remember.
Al-Anfal (Spoils of War) 8:67It is not for any prophet to have captives until he hath made slaughter in the land. Ye desire the lure of this world and Allah desireth (for you) the Hereafter, and Allah is Mighty, Wise.
Al-Tawba (Repentance) 9:73O Prophet! Strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites! Be harsh with them. Their ultimate abode is hell, a hapless journey's end.
Al-Tawba (Repentance) 9:123O ye who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are near to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allah is with those who keep their duty (unto Him).
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