Limits of retaliation and retribution in Islam
“Do not be treacherous to the one who betrays you.”
Excommunication التكفير
Al-Mundhiri on cursing human beings and animals
“Disparaging a Muslim is an act of wickedness,”
Al-Mundhiri on accusing believers of unbelief
“Accusing a believer of unbelief is like killing him.”
Muslims must only have one ruler?
“Do not be among those who commit idolatry…”
Separation of Mosque and State in Islam?
“Religious values should have a positive influence on the government,”
Dangers of takfir, declaring Muslims to be apostates
“I will not declare anyone from this nation to be an unbeliever.”
Are hadith of the black flags of al-Mahdi authentic?
“Muslim groups must be judged by their actions, not their flags.”
Dangers of the Khawarij ideology of violence
“They will pass through the religion as an arrow pierces its target…”
Islam advocates non-violent reform of unjust rulers
“You should listen and obey, even if they strike your back.”