Rules of War: Non-Combatants
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Question
I have a question regarding the war in Iraq. I heard that the Iraqis beheaded an American civilian , What does the Sharia say about these certain acts?Answer
Wa `alaykum as-Salam:
The Shari`a has the most humane rules of war imaginable regarding non-fighting personnel and strenuously prohibits any act of violence against their persons.
Hajj Gibril
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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