Islam and violence
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Mainstream Islamic law stipulates detailed regulations for the use of violence, including the use of violence within the family or household, the use of corporal and capital punishment, as well as how, when and against whom to wage war.
However, Islam's doctrines and texts have been associated with violence. This article deals with the juxtaposition in Islamic law and theology of violence and non-violence by groups and individuals. Attitudes and laws towards both violence and peace exist within the Islamic tradition.
Pacifism in Islam is primarily associated with the Ahmadiyya, Alevi, and Mouride sects. Mainstream Islamic law stipulates detailed regulations for the use of violence, including the use of violence within the family or household, the use of corporal or capital punishment, as well as how and when to wage war.
Research continues on the Quran, but also the beliefs of Muslims around the world, and relevant data is emerging. For instance, a majority of Muslim political leaders and organizations have flatly condemned the attacks of September 11.
See also
- Civil resistance
- Forced conversion
- Islam and war
- Islamic Jihad
- Islamic terrorism
- Nonviolent resistance
- Pacifism
- Peace in Islamic philosophy
- Religion and capital punishment
- Religion and peacebuilding
- Sectarian violence among Muslims
