Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

God makes it very clear in the Quran that there is no compulsion in religion (Quran 2:256, 18:29, etc.). Our choice to worship God Alone must be made freely. Religion cannot be forced on anyone. The so-called "Islamic group" ISIS has unrighteously persecuted or killed members of religious minorities. This goes completely against God's true religion of Submission (Islam) and His words in the Quran. God never advocates sin (Quran 7:28) and killing innocent men, women and children is a gross sin. Persecution and oppression have no place in Submission (Islam).

    No Compulsion in Religion
[Quran 2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.

[Quran 10:99] Had your Lord willed, all the people on earth would have believed.* Do you want to force the people to become believers?

    Examine All Inherited Information
[7:28] They commit a gross sin, then say, "We found our parents doing this, and GOD has commanded us to do it." Say, "GOD never advocates sin. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know?"

[Quran 2:84] ... you shall not shed your blood, nor shall you evict each other from your homes. ...


References:
What Price A Great Nation http://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix36.html
No Compulsion in Religion: http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/2010/may/page1.html
Concept of Jihad, Resorting to War, Aggression and Oppression, http://masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/2009/feb/page1.html
Jihad and Striving vs. Terrorism, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/striving/


Peace.