The legal evidence of beheading in Islam is the hadith narrated by Ali ra which states no capital punishment except by the sword. This is hadith is graded acceptable by Sheikh Turkmani in his book Aljawharat AlNaqi.
There has been a world-wide outcry against the beheadings of non-Muslims in the Middle East. This is not surprising because there is a natural human revulsion against such grotesque and vile deeds. Likewise, most Muslims have been condemning the terrifying spectacle of these gruesome and bloody beheadings too.
A rational person would consider such an argument moral insanity. It is axiomatic that an innocent person is never legitimately punished, let alone beheaded. Even the militant Muslims dont believe that an innocent person deserves to be punished. So, why did they behead these non-
Muslims? The answer is simple.
The Salafist (ISIS) believe their captives were not innocent civilians! For starters, in their view, anyone who has not submitted to Allah is an infidel.
Secondly, these infidels were citizens of nations they consider to be enemies at war with Islam. In fact, they believe much of the world is at war with Islam.
Thirdly, Salafist presume Muhammadpbuh affirmed decapitation as a form of punishment to warn others who might violate the Quran and his authority.
Fourthly, Salafist falsify / mislead Prophet Muhammad pbuhcommanded that only adherents of Islam may reside on the Arabian Peninsula.
The majority of Muslims has never read and studied the Quran in its historical context. So, we dont doubt their sincerity when they condemn the ghastly beheadings. They seem to be utterly unaware of the teaching of the Quran on this subject. Yet, in a very real way, while they are condemning the cruelty of beheading, they are really condemning the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah too.
ISIS and there supporters use Quran in a very abusive way. here is an example,
What Quran say about ....
Quran 47:4
Muhsin Khan
So, when you meet (in fight Jihad in Allah's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islam), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allah to continue in carrying out Jihad against the disbelievers till they embrace Islam (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allah's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost,
Pickthall
Now when ye meet in battle those who disbelieve, then it is smiting of the necks until, when ye have routed them, then making fast of bonds; and afterward either grace or ransom till the war lay down its burdens. That (is the ordinance). And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He rendereth not their actions vain.
Quran 8:12
Sahih International
[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip."
Muhsin Khan
(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels, "Verily, I am with you, so keep firm those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved, so strike them over the necks, and smite over all their fingers and toes."
Pickthall
When thy Lord inspired the angels, (saying): I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will throw fear into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then smite the necks and smite of them each finger.
When someone beheads in Islamic punishment several factors are to be considered:
a) The prisoner should not be allowed to see the weapon used, because prohibition of showing weapons to slaughter animals have come down to Hadith thus humans deserve more of it, because honored creatures.
b) That the weapon be sharp able to struck head with one blow
c) That the prisoner be allowed to repent to Allah for his/her crime
d) That the strike may come any time after the head is positioned in the executional posture, making the prisoner not see the time of his death. It is just like facing an accident yet you do not know when it may befall you.
While there are people dying in the name of one belief or the other every day in the Middle East, the pure brutality of such deliberate acts is unimaginable. ... We ask that you not judge Muslims or Islam by the acts of these beasts, but please take the time to speak to a knowledgeable Muslim and find out what Islam is really about. ... We ask that you stop and study the Quran. You will see that God clearly rejects such actions and condemns people who cannot show mercy and forgiveness.
There has been a world-wide outcry against the beheadings of non-Muslims in the Middle East. This is not surprising because there is a natural human revulsion against such grotesque and vile deeds. Likewise, most Muslims have been condemning the terrifying spectacle of these gruesome and bloody beheadings too.
A rational person would consider such an argument moral insanity. It is axiomatic that an innocent person is never legitimately punished, let alone beheaded. Even the militant Muslims dont believe that an innocent person deserves to be punished. So, why did they behead these non-
Muslims? The answer is simple.
The Salafist (ISIS) believe their captives were not innocent civilians! For starters, in their view, anyone who has not submitted to Allah is an infidel.
Secondly, these infidels were citizens of nations they consider to be enemies at war with Islam. In fact, they believe much of the world is at war with Islam.
Thirdly, Salafist presume Muhammadpbuh affirmed decapitation as a form of punishment to warn others who might violate the Quran and his authority.
Fourthly, Salafist falsify / mislead Prophet Muhammad pbuhcommanded that only adherents of Islam may reside on the Arabian Peninsula.
The majority of Muslims has never read and studied the Quran in its historical context. So, we dont doubt their sincerity when they condemn the ghastly beheadings. They seem to be utterly unaware of the teaching of the Quran on this subject. Yet, in a very real way, while they are condemning the cruelty of beheading, they are really condemning the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah too.
ISIS and there supporters use Quran in a very abusive way. here is an example,
What Quran say about ....
Quran 47:4
Muhsin Khan
So, when you meet (in fight Jihad in Allah's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islam), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allah to continue in carrying out Jihad against the disbelievers till they embrace Islam (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allah's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost,
Pickthall
Now when ye meet in battle those who disbelieve, then it is smiting of the necks until, when ye have routed them, then making fast of bonds; and afterward either grace or ransom till the war lay down its burdens. That (is the ordinance). And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He rendereth not their actions vain.
Quran 8:12
Sahih International
[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip."
Muhsin Khan
(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels, "Verily, I am with you, so keep firm those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved, so strike them over the necks, and smite over all their fingers and toes."
Pickthall
When thy Lord inspired the angels, (saying): I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will throw fear into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then smite the necks and smite of them each finger.
When someone beheads in Islamic punishment several factors are to be considered:
a) The prisoner should not be allowed to see the weapon used, because prohibition of showing weapons to slaughter animals have come down to Hadith thus humans deserve more of it, because honored creatures.
b) That the weapon be sharp able to struck head with one blow
c) That the prisoner be allowed to repent to Allah for his/her crime
d) That the strike may come any time after the head is positioned in the executional posture, making the prisoner not see the time of his death. It is just like facing an accident yet you do not know when it may befall you.
While there are people dying in the name of one belief or the other every day in the Middle East, the pure brutality of such deliberate acts is unimaginable. ... We ask that you not judge Muslims or Islam by the acts of these beasts, but please take the time to speak to a knowledgeable Muslim and find out what Islam is really about. ... We ask that you stop and study the Quran. You will see that God clearly rejects such actions and condemns people who cannot show mercy and forgiveness.
