ISIS (ISIL): Islamic Joke

The Islamic State of Iraq and Levant or The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is a freakin' joke.

The only "authority" they have is created through fear and violence. They hold no religious backing what-so-ever. After all, they claimed themselves as the Worldwide Caliphate, which has just as much legitimacy as if the ASPCA declared themselves the Worldwide Caliphate. I'm certain that they believe themselves more Muslim than other Muslims; probably based on their interpretation of the Qur'an. Their "caliph", Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, would easily argue that his studies, receiving a BA, MA, and Phd., in Islamic Studies would qualify him as an expert. And yet it is with such great knowledge that it would be easy for him to abuse and manipulate the teachings of Muhammad. Turning these holy beliefs into propaganda for violence and power.
For was it not Muhammad who said:

"Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not kindness has no faith."

I'd hardly call any acts of ISIS as having any kindness, and therefore, by extension, has no faith. As much as they might use "religious beliefs" as honorable justification for their actions, the truth is they are simple fascists who prey on the weak, discarding religious fervor for bloodthirsty psychosis.

Or how about this:

"All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; ..."
     Final Sermon
"Surely there is no advantage (preference) for an Arab over an aajami (non-Arab), nor a non-Arab over an Arab, nor a white over a black, except by piousness and good deeds."
      Narrated by Imam Ahmad
"O People! Your God is one and your forefather (Adam) is one. An Arab is not better than a non-Arab and a non-Arab is not better than an Arab,..., except in piety."
     Narrated in Mosnad Ahmad

Do you think yourselves devout, ISIS? HA! To re-interpret the words of Muhammad to fit your ideology of "Might Makes Right", is not only delusional, but truly idiotic. True knowledge can be conveyed and understood through words; only the irrational and foolish speak through violence.
Don't believe me? Then how about this:

"The ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of the martyr."
       The Islamic Review, vol. 22 (1934), p. 105, edited by Khwajah Kamal al-din

I fact the quotes speak for themselves, you don't need my interjections. See how followers of Islam would condemn your actions:

"The Messenger of Allah said, "Verily, Allah has revealed to me that you should adopt humility. So that no one may wrong another and no one may be disdainful and haughty towards another."
     -Riyadh-us-Salaheen

"Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to people."
     Sahih al-Bukhari

"Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded."
      Sahih Bukhari

"'What is the best type of jihad (struggle)?' He answered: 'Speaking truth before a tyrannical ruler.'"
       Riyadh us-Saleheen

Allah's Apostle called "War is deceit."
        Narrated Abu Huraira

And so on, (you can find more quotes and references at the link below).
I'm tired of pointing out the obvious: True leaders of men and women speak of compassion and empathy; those are the ones that will be honored for all time to come.

You, who promote violence and destruction, will be remembered only as evil men and laughable fools.


Muhammad quotes and more