Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, The Boston marathon bombings have put terrorism in the spotlight. While the guilty are yet to be identified, a question that has been asked is, "Were the terrorists Muslims?" There's little surprise people ask. The religion of Islam today is associated with terrorism. The fanatical teachings of religious leaders have corrupted the religion of Islam beyond recognition. These leaders preach hatred and aggression, going against God's words in the Quran. God tells us in the Quran that He does not love the aggressors (Quran 2:190-193). Submitters to God (Muslims in Arabic) must never aggress, nor be violent or belligerent (Quran 5:87, 7:33, 42:42, 50:25, 22:72, etc.). The Quran teaches absolute freedom of religion (2:256, 18:29), and that life is sacred (6:151, 17:33, 25:68). Submitters pray for peace (Quran 2:126, 14:35) and ask that God may grant them righteousness (Quran 2:201, 14:40, 1:5-7, 46:15, 27:19, 3:104, 26:83, 37:100, 2:286, 21:90). [Quran 5:87] O you who believe, do not prohibit good things that are made lawful by GOD, and do not aggress; GOD dislikes the aggressors. [Quran 3:104] Let there be a community of you who invite to what is good, advocate righteousness, and forbid evil. These are the winners. The Major Commandments [Quran 6:151] Say, "Come let me tell you what your Lord has really prohibited for you: You shall not set up idols besides Him. You shall honor your parents. You shall not kill your children from fear of poverty―we provide for you and for them. You shall not commit gross sins, obvious or hidden. You shall not kill―GOD has made life sacred―except in the course of justice. These are His commandments to you, that you may understand." Abraham [Quran 14:35] Recall that Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a peaceful land, and protect me and my children from worshiping idols. References: True Islam, Religion of Peace, Justice and Freedom, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/striving/true_Islam_religion_peace_justice_freedom.html Why Did God Send A Messenger Now? http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix33.html Terrorism forbidden, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/terrorism/ Terrorism cannot be justified by any religion, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/striving/terrorism.html Peace.