BBC Interviews "Dr" Yusef al-Qaradawi - another islamic monster...

Thursday, July 08, 2004

al-Qaradawi was recently alowed into Britain to preach his hatred. He is described as a "moderate" by many western muslims.


Does Islam justify suicide bombings in Israel?

Dr Yusef al-Qaradawi:

It is not suicide, it is martyrdom in the name of God Islamic theologians and jurisprudents have debated this issue, referring to it as a form of Jihad under the title of 'jeopardising the life of the mujaheed' (fighter). It is allowed to jeopardise your soul and cross the path of the enemy and be killed, if this act of jeopardy affects the enemy, even if it only generates fear in their hearts, shaking their morale, making them fear Muslims. If it does not effect the enemy then it is not allowed.

What about innocent women and children who are the victims?

Dr al-Qaradawi:

Israeli women are not like women in our society because Israeli women are militarised. Secondly I consider this type of martyrdom operation as an indication of the justice of Allah Almighty. Allah is just - through his infinite wisdom he has given the weak what the strong do not possess and that is the ability to turn their bodies into bombs like the Palestinians do.

Are suicide bombings justified in Iraq?

Dr al-Qaradawi:
If the Iraqis can confront the enemy, there's no need for these acts of martyrdom. If they don't have the means, acts of martyrdom are allowed. I didn't say that the Iraqis cannot - it depends on their need.