Crusades, Jihad and Conflict Resolution-Part I.
Prof. Hassan Yahya
Everywhere after 9 / 11 waves of shock, grief, fear and anxiety not only echoed through New York and Washington, but in the United States. Due to the unpredictability of terrorism and mass violence, trauma symptoms can cause transport. In his final book: the Crusades: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Crusades, Poul L. Williams wrote under the title: Ticket to Paradise:
“Jerusalem,” the Pope said, “calls to come to his aid. Undertake this journey eagerly for the remission of sins, and be sure to eternal glory in heaven.” Yes, you heard right. Pope offers, even the most serious sins-to-the forgiveness of sins to all those who embarked on this crusade. The nobles in the battle against the Turks, will be received in heaven amid the applause of angels. They will receive the glory, eternal glory in the powerful feudal lord’s court ruling over all. ”
People said that “It is the will of God and the pope agreed. A few minutes later the Pope once again take up the cross screaming stopped and the crowd falls silent as the other great Holy Father said:
“Yes, Yes, it is the will of God that today, seeing the fulfillment of the word of our Savior, who pledged to be among the faithful gathered in his name. It is He who gave you the words I heard these words, his battle cry. to proclaim the holy presence of God in his army. ”
Of course, Pope Urban II not originate this idea of a holy war. In fact, the doctrine was developed by S. Augustine, at the time of the fall of the Roman Empire. (410 C.). St. Augustine said
“A defensive war is always right, is done to protect the population. A war of aggression, he said, is when it is waged against a state that refuses to repair the mistakes or be unable to return seized property” .
I would ask why Hamas has been accused of terrorism, whereas, according to Augustine, Hamas has the right to wage war against Israel, for two reasons. 1) defend the people, and 2) go on the offensive just war against a country that refuses to repair the mistakes or be unable to return seized property. Similarly, because Hezbollah has been listed as a terrorist organization by those who deny the right to wage war against Israel, by the same two reasons given by Augustine. According to Augustine, has the right to defense and wars of aggression against Israel and those who are supporting Israel in the last fifty years. Why deny this right? A question that deserves much discussion.
The jihadists also have the right to defend their land and their religion. They argue that corrupt governments have accused those seeking social justice, including those called terrorists. Jihadist war was to protect people who are not protected by their governments, to do justice to the people, of course, also have the right to wage an offensive war of those who took it too well so it refuses to make repairs by sins committed in Palestine, Afghanistan and Iraq and Kashmir, etc. (for innocent civilians, at least as Jews after the collapse and the extermination of Europe). Who should pay for the suffering of Palestinians, Lebanese, Kashmirians, while refugees are not entitled to return to their homes and lands? They curse from God to be denied self-determination as some might say? Of course, if the jihadists, who believe that three-quarters of Muslims around the world help them (at least emotionally) happened, then all Muslims to support their causes. But, unfortunately, have failed, and their actions are full of terror and terrorist attacks and opposition to their claims are against them for the installation of such actions as the pay of civil servants. But what will they do when religious and national dignity are lost? They have the power or technology to win wars. What can you do? Stand still like the majority of Muslims who leave the sky and follow Dunya (as I imagine). Muslims know well that the jihadists have the right to rebel against the injustices perpetrated by tribal dynasties. Islam, no one sympathizes with them. Clear and obvious deviations from Islamic teachings and heritage is open to all Arab and Muslim countries. I think his attacks come to an end only when justice and mutual respect become the norm for dealing with jihadists issues. I think one day, the jihadists prevail, not because of its terrorist acts, but their demands for justice, respect and dignity. History will tell. I think.
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