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Towards a Definition of Terrorism 2 - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Towards a Definition of Terrorism 2 2021-06-21 390 Views Islam vs Terrorism In continuation of the discussions of terrorism titled “Towards a Definition of Terrorism”, we shall focus on other relevant issues on the topic in this part.

Contents Fourth Point: Definition of Terrorism Fifth Point Furthermore, we have the requirements of the Islamic ethical system which consists of concepts unknown to positive law yet are deeply rooted in this system. Lying may, for instance, reach the degree of a major sin and so may calumny.

We thus find that Islam seeks earnestly to protect all kinds of true human freedoms, and to defend the dignity of the individual and society, as well as the cohesion of society and integrity of the family, considering any attack on them to be an atrocious crime liable to the sternest punishment which may go as far as execution, crucifixion and the like. Islam upholds the principle of personal responsibility and considers any attack on innocent people as a major crime.

It focuses on the defence of the weak, the humble and the oppressed and enjoins jihad for their protection: “And why should you not fight for the cause of Allah, and for the helpless old men and women….” (1) Muslims are required to always stand up for the oppressed until they get their rights. Imam ‘Ali (A) gave this advice to his two sons: Be opponents of the oppressor and defenders of the oppressed.

He also said: To me, the lowly are noble until I get their rights for them, and the powerful are weak until I get such rights from them. Perhaps the mention in the Holy Qur’an of the blessing of security: “And hath made them safe from fear” (2) is the best proof of the importance it attaches to security. However, it would take too long to elaborate on all the related matters.

Nevertheless, we wish to state that the first criterion for identifying humaneness is the intention of the perpetrator and the general acceptability of his act is Din with all its spirit, laws and concepts.