Oppression is Condemned in All it’s Forms (2:217)
Quran Talk Blog · Article · February 2, 2015
| Kind | Article |
|---|---|
| Author | Quran Talk Blog |
| Publisher | Quran Talk |
| Published | February 2, 2015 |
| Collection | Quran Talk Blog |
| Topics | Justice, Sacred Months, Murder, Rules of War, Persecution |
| Standing | Commentary or other writing |
| Address | https://wikisubmission.org/library/work/oppression-is-condemned-in-all-it-s-forms-2-217-be2ab9fbf5ee33bc |
| ID | 01a127b5-c0df-745c-a77f-ce7202710c5f |
Oppression Condemned
2:217 They ask you about the Sacred Months and fighting therein: say, “Fighting therein is a sacrilege. However, repelling from the path of GOD and disbelieving in Him and in the sanctity of the Sacred Masjid, and evicting its people, are greater sacrileges in the sight of GOD. Oppression is worse than murder. ” They will always fight you to revert you from your religion, if they can. Those among you who revert from their religion, and die as disbelievers, have nullified their works in this life and the Hereafter. These are the dwellers of Hell, wherein they abide forever.
2:218 Those who believe, and those who emigrate and strive in the cause of GOD, have deserved GOD’s mercy. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
The Philosophy of Liberty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9srplWe_QQ
Non Aggression Principle – Ayn Rand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTOxelKRBGI
The Quran teaches us that “oppression is worse than murder.” We are not allowed to aggress unless it is in self-defense or to fight off oppression. (2:190 – 2:193) The later is only the case if we are not able to leave an oppressive situation.
2:190 You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you, but do not aggress. GOD does not love the aggressors.
2:191 You may kill those who wage war against you, and you may evict them whence they evicted you. Oppression is worse than murder . Do not fight them at the Sacred Masjid, unless they attack you therein. If they attack you, you may kill them. This is the just retribution for those disbelievers.
2:192 If they refrain, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
2:193 You may also fight them to eliminate oppression, and to worship GOD freely. If they refrain, you shall not aggress; aggression is permitted only against the aggressors.
It is interesting that God brings up the topic of oppression in the verse before talking about divorce.