| Myth | Fact |
| Islam: Religion of peace. | 40:51 Verily, We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism) in this world's life and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth, (i.e. Day of Resurrection), |
| Tafsir | The Victory of the Messengers and the Believers The Promise of Victory and the Command to turn away from Idolators Allah will definitely help His Messenger The Opponents of Allah and His Messenger are the Losers |
Oh, but that's a reference to Judgment Day, it has no application to war or terrorism. Are you sure of that?
- in this world's life
- and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth
Which comes first? The quote below is from Ibn Kathir's Tafsir, (first Tafsir link above). I have added emphasis for clarity. Note that the Tafsir begins with a direct quote of the selected ayah, there is no possibility of misdirection or misapplication. What will Allah do?
- sends them someone who will support their call
- will seek vengeance for their blood
What did Allah do?
- granted victory to His Prophet Muhammad
- caused His Word and His religion to prevail
- caused him to prevail
- granted him victory over them
- he humiliated them
- killing their leaders
- driving them before him in chains
Are those spiritual or temporal references? Do killing & taking captives refer to spiritual battle?
Ben 02/12/08
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(Verily, We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe in this world's life). As-Suddi, "Allah never sends a Messenger to a people and they kill him or some of the believers who call them to the truth, then that generation passes away, but He then sends them someone who will support their call and will seek vengeance for their blood from those who did that to them in this world. So the Prophets and believers may be killed in this world, but their call will prevail in this world.'' Allah granted victory to His Prophet Muhammad and his Companions over those who had opposed him, disbelieved in him and shown hostility towards him. He caused His Word and His religion to prevail over all other religions, commanded him to emigrate from his people to Al-Madinah, where He gave him supporters and helpers. Then He caused him to prevail over the idolators on the day of Badr, when He granted him victory over them and he humiliated them, killing their leaders and taking their elite prisoner, driving them before him in chains.Now you know. What will you do about it????!
Ben 02/12/08