1. Islam strongly condemns terrorism and promotes peace, justice, and human rights for all. 2. The teachings of Islam aim to build good moral character in individuals based on the example of Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing compassion and forgiveness. 3. An Islamic state is obligated to protect every individual's security, rights, and freedom from harm through law enforcement and if necessary, justly conducted conflict according to Islamic principles of ethics in war.

1. How Islam safeguards against terrorism And guarantees human rights

2. What is terrorism? Any act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian or any other person not taking active part in hostilities in a situation of armed conflict, when the purpose of such act by its nature or context is to intimidate a population or to compel a government or an international organization to do or to abstain from doing an act. UN International convention for the suppression of financing for terrorism. Article 2b, May 5, 2003.

3. Oxford Dictionary Terrorism means, “the use of violent actions in order to achieve political aims or to force a government to act” It was first coined during 1790’s during French revolution. 1793 – 1794 was called as the Reign of Terror.

4. TERRORISM Terrorism is an outrageous attack carried out either by individuals, groups or states against the human being (his religion, life, property and honor).

6. Political Terrorism

7. Non-Political Terrorism

9. CATEGORIES OF JIHAD Jihad bilnafs Jihad bill-lisan Jihad bilqalb Jihad bilyad Jihad bilsaif (Qitaal)

12. Muslims may not begin hostilities

13. "Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors."(2: 190).

14. Hostilities must end quickly and cease if enemy seeks peace (2:192-3; 41:34)

15. Suicide forbidden and condemned (6:151, 17:33, 25:68)

17. ESSENSTIAL STEPS IN QITAAL PROPER DECLARATION OF WAR CONDITIONS DURING BATTLE PROHIBITION OF HARMING CIVILIAN AREAS NEGOTIATIONS CEASEFIRE MOST HUMANE AND JUST TREATMENT WITH PRISONERS OF WAR GOD FORBIDS THE KILLING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE

18. International Media-Post 9/11 “All Muslims are not terrorist but all terrorists are Muslims” In the 19th Century we can hardly find any terrorist attack done by Muslims From 1941 to 1948 after World War II 259 terrorist attacks conducted by Jewish terrorists by Irgun, Haganah and others.

20. It was the biggest terrorist attack inthe history of British empire.

21. At that time Menachem Begin was called terrorist no. 1 by British Government.

23. Historical Record 1968 – 1992, in Germany, BaaderMeinhof Gang killed several innocent human beings. In Italy Red Brigades kidnapped & killed Aldo Moro former Prime Minister of Italy. 20th March 1995, AumShinrikyo, a Buddhist cult used Nerve Gas in the Tokyo subway. Killed 12 people. 5000+ injured and wounded.

24. Historical Record In UK, since hundreds years IRA – The Irish Republican Army is conducting terrorist attacks. They are Catholics, but they are not called as Catholic Terrorists, but as IRA. Sri Lanka, LTTE, Tamil Tigers is the most notorious organization. Experts in suicide bombing. Who are they? They are Hindus. But they are not called as Hindu Terrorists, they say LTTE. 31st October 1984, Primer Minister Indira was assassinated by her Sikh security guard.

25. Who killed maximum number of people? Hitler. He had incinerated 6 million Jews And indirectly if you count all the people killed in World War II, 60 million people. Was he a Muslim!? He was a Christian.

26. Who killed maximum number of people? Joseph Stalin (Uncle Joe) Killed 20 million human beings Including 14.5 million were starved to death. Mao Tse Tsung of China Killed 14 to 20 million human beings. He was a Non Muslim.

27. Then Why Target Only Muslims? It is the ploy of the media which is controlled by those with vested interest. And when we analyze we can surely say without any doubt that terrorism is not a Muslim monopoly. Not only is Terrorism not a Muslim monopoly, it is not even a specialty of the Muslims. It is not even encouraged in Islam. It is prohibited!

28. What does Islam mean? Islam is derived from the Arabic word Salaam, which means peace. It also comes from the Arabic word Silm, which means to submit your will to Almighty God. Islam in short means, peace acquired by submitting your will to Almighty God.

30. How Islam safeguards against terrorism? 5-Islamic state uses its penal code , police and other agencies to arrest and bring to justice any individuals or entities engaged in terrorist acts. 6-It declares and conducts Qitaal when necessary strictly in accordance with the Islamic etiquettes and guidelines 7-It works in alliance with international community to fight against injustice and terrorism of any kind.

32. 2-Gives concept of Taqwah and accountability in Akhirah وَمَنْ يُطِعِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ يُدْخِلْهُ جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي مِنْ تَحْتِهَا الأنْهَارُ وَمَنْ يَتَوَلَّ يُعَذِّبْهُ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا But he that obeys Allah and his Messenger,- (Allah) will admit him to Gardens beneath which rivers flow; and he who turns back, (Allah) will punish him with a grievous Penalty. Al-Qur'an, 048.017 (Al-Fath)

33. 3-Builds character (seerah) with beautiful conduct (husn-khulq)

34. SurahShura 42:40-43 40 The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation His reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loveth not those who do wrong. 41 But indeed if any do help and defend themselves after a wrong (done) to them against such there is no cause of blame. 42 The blame is only against those who oppress men with wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land defying right and justice: for such there will be a Penalty grievous. 43 But indeed if any show patience and forgive that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.

35. 4-Establishes Islamic state which guarantees individual’s peace, security and justice for all. (They are) those who if We establish them in the land establish regular prayer and give regular charity enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs. Al Hajj 22:41

36. 5-Islamic state uses its penal code , police and other agencies to arrest and bring criminals to justice Let not compassion move you in their case in a matter prescribed by Allah(i.e. a prescribed penal code) if ye believe in Allah and the Last Day: and let a party of the Believers witness their punishment. An Nur 24:2

37. 6-Islamic State declares and conducts Qitaal when necessary A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His apostle to those of the pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual alliances. Go ye then for four months backwards and forwards (as ye will) throughout the land but know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah (by your falsehood) but that Allah will cover with shame those who reject him Taubah9:1-2

38. 7-Islamic state works with international community against terrorism Help ye one another in righteousness and piety but help ye not one another in sin and rancor: fear Allah: for Allah is strict in punishment. Al Maida 5:2

39. Our obligations as American Muslims We must study and understand Islam and its ideology of jihad from Quran, Sunnah and rightly guided scholars. We are ambassadors of Islam, so our words and actions must be in accordance with Islam. We should be well aware about the propaganda through media and other means against Islam. We must participate in Dawah activities, explain the true concept of Jihad in Islam, condemning all forms of terrorism and violence against innocent civilians. We should support and try to be part of movements( like ICNA/MAS) which are based on true message of Qur’an. We must support the social and relief services , struggle for social justice and civil liberties, be part of political process in N America to empower Islam and Muslims and remove Islam phobia.