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Enemies Tarnished the Pure Image of Islam
Author : The Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies
Date Added : 11-05-2023

Enemies Tarnished the Pure Image of Islam

 

Islam is a universal divine religion sent by Almighty Allah through Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as mercy to all creatures, and to save humanity from going astray. He (PBUH) managed to deliver the magnanimous message of Islam through wisdom and fair preaching following the command of Allah Who said {What means}: "God commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition." {An-Nahl, 90}.

Islam has played its role in establishing noble human values spreading justice, tolerance and mercy. Similarly, Muslims played their role in building human civilization throughout history. However, nowadays, there is a vicious attack on Islam, by enemies: foreign and domestic, aiming to break Islam and tarnish its pure image. 

Enemies used the extremist groups to portray Islam as a foe and persisted in distorting its image and abusing its Prophet (PBUH). Jordan was the first to warn against this evil act through launching the Message of Amman, the Message of the magnanimous Islam, in 2004, and condemned terrorism regardless of its source and form manifested in taking innocent lives and intimidating peaceful people. 

If some has gone astray, this doesn`t justify pinning terrorism and extremism on Islam and Muslims. It is the duty of the scholars and thinkers to explain to the people the true nature of Islam and its great principles, refute the suspicious accusations of the extremists and expose the true nature of extremism and methods of tackling wi it. This is since a true Muslim is one who invites to the way of Allah with wisdom and fair preaching. Allah says {what means}: "Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance." {An-Nahl, 125}.

The Iftaa` Council emphasizes a set of constants that can`t be tampered with no matter what the case may be. The most important of these is the inviolability of people`s lives, property and honor since preserving these is amongst the higher objectives of Islamic Law. This is in addition to maintaining social peace and security. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whosoever begins the day feeling family security and good health; and possessing provision for his day is as though he possessed the whole world." Another constant is highlighting the luminous image of moderate Islam that is far from all manifestations of terrorism, extremism and transgression.

For this, we call on all citizens to unite against calls for violence, extremism; bloodshed and avoid circulating malicious rumors without considering the repercussions and evils resulting from that, which could destroy society.

We, Iftaa` Council, call on media to portray the correct image of Islam, not follow rumors, and be keen on solidifying the correct values of Islam. Media shoulders a huge responsibility and will be called to account for that and it is also the conscience of the nation and society. Therefore, journalists must depict the truth without any perversion, falsification or exaggeration since a word is a dangerous and double-edged weapon. If the word is true and honest then it is good and constructive. If false and corrupt, it leads to evil and destruction.

We ask Allah to bless our beloved country, Jordan. Indeed, He is close and answers the prayer of the suppliant. And all perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds.  

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