On the occasion of Ramadhan, Yemen Times is publishing a series of informative articles on some aspects of Islam's concepts and stands towards various issues. The newspaper staff has chosen to quote from the book "Islam Denounces Terrorism" written by Mr. Harun Yahya who is a well versed author in this field.

Introduction
As Muslims, we strongly condemn the terrorist attacks on two major cities of the United States of America on September 11, 2001,which caused the death and injury of thousands of innocent people, and we offer our condolences to the American nation. These attacks propelled the important issue of the true source of terrorism to the top of the world agenda. Thus, it has been announced to the entire world that Islam is the religion of peace and tolerance that summons individuals to compassion and justice. Many world leaders, leading media organizations, television and radio stations that true Islam forbids violence, and encourages peace between people and between nations. The Western circles that have come to a full grasp of the religion of Islam and are well-informed about Islam as commanded by God in the Qur'an noted clearly that the words "Islam" and "terror" cannot stand side by side, and no divine religion permits violence.
This book maintains that the source of the terror that we condemn is definitely not from a divine religion, and that there is no room for terrorism in Islam. This is made clear in the Qur'an, the main source of Islam, and in the practices of all true Muslims rulers, the Prophet Mohammed being the foremost of them. This book reveals, in the light of the verses of the Qur'an and with examples from history, that Islam forbids terrorism and aims to bring peace and security to the world.
More on the book next week.