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Single Idea 6815

[filed under theme 29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 6. Islam ]

Full Idea

Bear patiently with what the unbelievers say, and leave their company without recrimination; leave to Me those that deny the truth.

Gist of Idea

Be patient with unbelievers, and leave them to the judgement of Allah

Source

Mohammed (The Koran [c.622], Ch.73)

Book Ref

Mohammed: 'The Koran', ed/tr. Dawood,N.J. [Penguin 1968], p.59


A Reaction

This explicitly says Muslims should not attack infidels simply for their unbelief in Allah.


The 8 ideas with the same theme [worship one God, with Mohammed as prophet]:

There shall be no compulsion in religion [Mohammed]
Unbelievers try to interpret the ambiguous parts of the Koran, simply to create dissension [Mohammed]
He that kills a believer by design shall burn in Hell for ever [Mohammed]
Make war on the unbelievers until Allah's religion reigns supreme [Mohammed]
The Koran is certainly composed by Allah; no one could compose a chapter like it [Mohammed]
Do not split into sects, exulting in separate beliefs [Mohammed]
I created mankind that it might worship Me [Mohammed]
Be patient with unbelievers, and leave them to the judgement of Allah [Mohammed]