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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Religion of Mercy Chapter 5: Questions and Objections Studying Islamic clemency and mercy in the Qur’anic verses and narrations by the Infallible Imams (as) and practice of religious leaders, we approve that the sacred religion of Islam which is concordant with human nature, is the religion of clemency and mercy, and not violence.

It is necessary to discuss about the issues served as pretexts by Islam adversaries and so called indications of violence in Islam. Is the Law of Retaliation an Indication of Religious Violence? Why Islam enacted the law of retaliation? Isn’t retaliation a sort of violence? Isn’t killing a human, even of a sinful person, considered as violence? In reply to these questions, it is necessary to consider some points for solving and removal of any suspicious question.

However, for preventing the crimes by felons and repetition of similar cases, the slain families are authorised to apply for it, while it is neither obligatory, nor recommended (pay attention).

If the mischievous murderer who disregards people’s soul, wealth and honor is granted a respite, and is made liable to the Islamic mercy, he may misuse the mercy and clemency rendered to him and commits more crimes. Isn’t this a treachery to the society? Encounter with gangs in the society, for whom there remains no other way than retaliation, is not an implication of violence. Rather, it is the clear indication of mercy to let the others live peacefully.