Quran.ca - Pictures of U.S. POWs in Iraq

Quran.ca - Pictures of U.S. POWs in Iraq: "War: Pictures of U.S. POWs in Iraq
Posted on Sunday, March 23 @ 14:11:15 PST by Admin

America (YellowTimes.org) – An unknown group of U.S. soldiers have been captured by Iraqi forces. The U.S. mainstream media has not shown footage of the event, even though they have shown footage of Iraqi POWs.

Apparently there are five U.S. soldiers captured, and an unknown number of dead U.S. soldiers.

Click Read More to find out what Islam says about displaying pictures of captives.



In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

(IslamOnline.com) - It goes without saying that, in Islam, war is decreed for self defense. Therefore, Muslims resort to war to ward off aggression committed against them. Referring to this, Allah Almighty says: “To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged; and verily God is most powerful for their aid.” (Al-Hajj:39)

Muslims are allowed to defend themselves by all means when they are attacked. However, Muslims should not abandon the Islamic ethics and morals in dealing with the enemy.

Islam is committed to regulating warfare. It specifies those that should not be killed or even targeted in battle. Not only that, but Islam also sets rules regarding the treatment of POWs, commanding that they be treated well and mercifully.

However, displaying the photos of the enemy’s captives is permissible within the restrictions of Shari`ah as long as such display raises the morale of the Muslim army, particularly when the enemy does the same with the Muslim captives.

Here, it is to be added that the principle of reciprocity has well-established rules in Shari`ah, whereby Muslims are warned from embarking on inhumane actions. For instance, if the enemy mutilates the dead bodies of Muslims, the Muslim army is not permitted to act in the same manner.

Moreover, the display of the photos of captives is no way a violation of the Geneva Convention as long as "