04-19-2006, 04:33 PM
Peace be upon you,
First of all I would like to thank you for trying to know where the truth is and for asking about my religion (Islam).
About those who hear about Islam and don't convert, having no living value as human beings this is not true.
First of all that in Islam "there is no compulsion in religion" chapter 2, verse 256 , thus, no one can be forced to become a Muslim.(in India, where Muslims ruled for 700 years, nowadays they are still a minority!)
Second that Islam is the religion of peace and submission and stresses on the sanctity of HUMAN (not only Muslims!) life, "anyone who has killed another person (except in lieu of murder or mischief on earth) it is as if he has killed the whole of mankind and anyone who saves one life, it is as if he has saved the whole of mankind" chapter 5, verse 32. , even in wars it is forbidden to kill any innocent person or a woman or child or old man and never destroy churches or synagogues.
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Go in Allah's name, trusting in Allah, and adhering to the religion of Allah's Apostle. Do not kill a decrepit old man, or a young infant, or a child, or a woman; do not be dishonest about booty, but collect your spoils, do right and act well, for Allah loves those who do well.
I would like to clarify that in Islam the word jihad means "striving in the way of God." This striving can take a number of forms, including the daily inner struggle to be a better person. Although this word is often translated as "holy war," it has a broader meaning than warfare on the battlefield. Any act of striving to please Allah may be described as jihad.
Hope that clarified the issue you asked about.
Thank you again for asking about my religion Islam