CONGRUITIES AND INCONGRUITIES BETWEEN THE BIBLE AND THE QUR'AN

SUMMARY The Old Testament: the Israelites were a chosen people who were supposed to spread the Law. They had fought against many heathen communities by the grace of God and were rewarded by Him. The laws applicable at the time did include violence in today's terms, but they were indispensable in view of the conditions reigning at the time. The Psalms: According to the psalms peace should be preserved, but fighting becomes indispensable be cause of the existence of evil in the world. Wars waged to protect the innocent and poor people and those who have chosen the right path had been won by the assistance of God. The New Testament: There is mention of the fact that there will be many international wars. The evil doers must be punished in the name of God. On the other hand, there is also the mention 'were you to receive a blow on your right cheek, you should turn the left one.' The Qur'an: It prescribes war under certain conditions. If the other party opens a war one shall fight to protect the innocent people from the hand of the tyrants. Such wars defeated the enemy. Unjust killing of a human being is condemned; the murder of a single individual is in a sense equal to the murder of the entire mankind. The punishment serves as a deterrent. This is not premeditated murder, but a contribution to the welfare of the community. On the other hand, if one pardons a wrongdoer, the person who pardons is rewarded by God. ANGELS, SATAN AND JINNS