The document discusses the history and perspectives on suicide attacks and terrorism from an Islamic viewpoint. It provides historical examples of suicide attacks from different conflicts and defines jihad. It explains that greater jihad refers to spiritual struggle while lesser jihad refers to physical struggle in self-defense. It outlines rules of war in Islam that prohibit harming civilians or destroying property. The document argues that a true Muslim cannot be a terrorist, as the Quran preaches peace, tolerance and nonviolence. It contrasts Osama Bin Laden's radical interpretations with the teachings of love, dialogue and understanding in the Quran.

1. By Alperen Ozalp February, 14, 2005 DIALOGUE INTERNATIONAL DISCUSSION GROUP TERROR AND SUICIDE ATTACKS: An Islamic Perspective

14. Osama Bin Laden's Terror on One Side, Quran’s Love, Dialogue, and Understanding on the Other?

15. Osama Bin Laden's Terror on One Side, Quran’s Love, Dialogue, and Understanding on the Other?-2 “Kill polytheists wherever you see them”  “to punish those who have accepted you and become part of you, and who have then rebelled and betrayed the nation in hostility.” Every State protects itself from such treachery, and punishes the traitors. This verse is followed by, “if they return, say their daily prayers, fast during Ramadan, and find their original paths, release them.” The interpretations of Bin Laden and others like him come out if the arguments are based upon one single word that is taken out of context. Historical Roots: Colonialism, resistance and revivalists movements Social Situation: Lack of Education, Poverty, Fragmentation

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