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Islam & nuclear weapons
Sheikh Faysal Mawlawi">Sheikh Faysal Mawlawi, deputy chairman of the European Council for Fatwa and Research, states:
"We would like to say that Islam cares much for keeping the environment clean and pure so that man can lead a better and healthy life free from any diseases or illnesses. However, in case these nuclear weapons are used against Muslims, it becomes permissible for Muslims to defend themselves using the same weapon. This is based on the words of Allah: "If ye punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith ye were afflicted." (An-Nahl: 126) Besides, reciprocity is surely a principle known to all members of the international community. Again, we stress the fact that all problems are to be solved in a peaceful way. Once we have no other choice but to fight, we are to defend ourselves, children, women and lands."
When's this process of all problems being addressed in a peaceful way gonna start?

BTW, Gentle: Please enter the link to your posts, not just the name of the site.

Posted by: Gentle 2004-08-23
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=41352