WHAT IS WITH HONOR KILLINGS?

There is a saying that used to be in vogue in the Indian subcontinent. Loosely translated it goes something like this – “wealth can be sacrificed for life; life can be sacrificed for honor.” It is not an exaggeration to say that for many societies and cultures, individual and familial honor is held in greater esteem than life itself. The United Nations Population Fund estimates that approximately 5000 women are killed each year for the sake of someone’s “honor.” The sad reality is that this barbaric practice is found among many races, cultures and faith groups.
Experts tell us people often commit such murders thinking that, by shedding the blood of the “dishonorable” person , they are somehow atoning for the sin and salvaging their reputation. It is almost as if they feel compelled to offer a human sacrifice to appease a shadowy pagan deity who is the custodian of honor and stature.
There is no room in Islam for anyone to be judge, jury and executioner. Whether the alleged offender is a relative or not, no one has the right to commit murder. Islam stands in absolute opposition to all notions of conceit, pride and arrogance.

“Do not turn your nose up at people, nor walk about the earth arrogantly, for God does not love arrogant or boastful people” (Quran 31:18)

The Quran describes God as the “King of Kings” and the Lord of the Universe. For any human being to ascribe honor to themselves before God is simply delusional.

“all honor is with God.” (4:139)

“If anyone desires glory and power, to God belong all glory and power” (35:10)

Similarly God is the only Being capable of bestowing honor upon others.

“You honor whoever You will and humble whoever You will” (3:26)

“anyone disgraced by God will have no one to honor him.” (22:18)

The Quran clearly teaches that every sane, adult is responsible for his or her own actions.

“no soul will bear another’s burden” (17:15)

 “even if a heavily laden soul should cry for help, none of its load would be carried, not even by a close relative” (35:18)

Another disturbing issue is associated with this form of murder. By ending an alleged sinner’s life, an odious assumption is made by the killer that the victim could never repent nor would s/he be forgiven by God. This is a clear violation of the Islamic concept of God’s Limitless Mercy and Forgiveness.

“Say: O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of   the Mercy of God: for God forgives all sins; He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (39:53)

There is no “honor” in murder. Unfortunately, some Muslims steeped in ignorance and beholden to distorted notions of honor and piety are flouting the laws and norms of Islam. To kill a person unjustly is one of the gravest sins in Islam and must never be taken lightly. muslimtoysanddolls.com is a charity site to help Muslims in need and it sells over 2,600 products for the whole family.it makes a great homeschooling resource to. The American Muslim Journal wrote a full page ad on my charity work.The United State Department interviewed me and wrote an article about my charity work with Muslims and published it on their website america.gov.Ponn Sabra owner of americanmuslimmom.com the largest online Muslim magazine in the world with one million unique views a year did two podcasts on my charity work with <Muslims.shop here and get great Islamic gifts and help Muslims in need. we sell over 750 Muslim dolls with hijab all different,200 Muslim handmade doll clothes with hijab,250 Eid decorations,250 Islamic decorations,Islamic and Arabic electronic toys,games,and puzzles.500 Islamic and Arabic childrens books,100 styles of handmade childrens prayer rugs,100 gold Allah necklaces and much more.toll free business number 8663901559 please leave a message if noone answers.info@muslimtoysanddolls.com fee aman Allah,Sister Debbie Al-Harbi