Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, It cannot be over-emphasized that the terrorist attacks of September 11 go against the principles of by Islam (Submission to God). God teaches that fighting is allowed strictly in self-defense, while aggression and oppression are strongly condemned throughout the Quran (Quran 2:190-193, 5:87, 50:25, etc.). Unfortunately, Islam practiced by many in today's Muslim world has been so distorted, it has become a Satanic cult (Quran 42:21). [Quran 5:87] O you who believe ... do not aggress; GOD dislikes the aggressors. [Quran 17:33] You shall not kill any person--for GOD has made life sacred ... God says that life is sacred (Quran 6:151, 17:33, 25:68). God's religions advocate peace and tolerance (Quran 2:126, 14:35, 4:114, 7:199). Therefore, those who promote terrorism and violence in the name of God are among the most evil people for attributing lies to God (Quran 7:37, 10:17, 11:18) and repelling people from His path. The First Murder [Quran 5:27] Recite for them the true history of Adam's two sons. They made an offering, and it was accepted from one of them, but not from the other. He said, "I will surely kill you." He said, "GOD accepts only from the righteous. ... Grossness of Murder [Quran 5:32] ... anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people. And anyone who spares a life it shall be as if he spared the lives of all the people. Our messengers went to them with clear proofs and revelations, but most of them, after all this, are still transgressing. [Quran 14:35] Recall that Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a peaceful land, and protect me and my children from worshiping idols. Basic Law Regulating Relations With Unbelievers [Quran 60:8] GOD does not enjoin you from befriending those who do not fight you because of religion, and do not evict you from your homes. You may befriend them and be equitable towards them. GOD loves the equitable. References: Terrorism of September 11 (9/11) against God, His religion, and humanity, http://www.masjidtucson.org/current/september11_terrorism_againstGod_andIslam.html Terrorism Condemned, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/terrorism/ Terrorism Has No Religion!, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/striving/terrorism_no_religion.html Peace.