06-20-2006, 09:34 AM
The 'moderate' islamic voice asks muslim soldiers not to fight against pakistan
http://islamicvoice.com/June2006/OurDialog...ofDivorcedWomen
Fighting Against Muslim Armies
Q. What is the responsibility of Muslim soldiers and officers who are with the army of a country where Muslims are only a small minority if their country is in war with a Muslim country?
A. The rule is that one must never face other Muslims in war. The Prophet (Pbuh) says: âWhen two Muslims face each other with their swords drawn out, both the killer and the killed are in hell.â His companions asked him: âWe understand why this applies to the killer, but what about the one who is killed?â The Prophet said: âHe was just as keen to kill his opponent.â Needless to say, all efforts should be made to avoid war, but sometimes war is unavoidable. Moreover, there are cases where one party is fighting for justice and is clearly right in its stand. Fighting for that party defending the right and justice is legitimate, even though there are Muslims on the other side. As for other cases when the situation is blurred, one must do his utmost to avoid being party to such a war. One may assert to the authorities in his country that he is a conscientious objector. In some situations, this is enough to assign him to non-combat duties.
http://islamicvoice.com/June2006/OurDialog...ofDivorcedWomen
Fighting Against Muslim Armies
Q. What is the responsibility of Muslim soldiers and officers who are with the army of a country where Muslims are only a small minority if their country is in war with a Muslim country?
A. The rule is that one must never face other Muslims in war. The Prophet (Pbuh) says: âWhen two Muslims face each other with their swords drawn out, both the killer and the killed are in hell.â His companions asked him: âWe understand why this applies to the killer, but what about the one who is killed?â The Prophet said: âHe was just as keen to kill his opponent.â Needless to say, all efforts should be made to avoid war, but sometimes war is unavoidable. Moreover, there are cases where one party is fighting for justice and is clearly right in its stand. Fighting for that party defending the right and justice is legitimate, even though there are Muslims on the other side. As for other cases when the situation is blurred, one must do his utmost to avoid being party to such a war. One may assert to the authorities in his country that he is a conscientious objector. In some situations, this is enough to assign him to non-combat duties.