A Christian asked:
'Aboo Aamir,
Thirdly, it will be good to tell us where Jesus Kill people while he was here, and where his followers kill people, the early believers in the Bible.
But reverse is the case of allah and Muhammad, and his companion.
They were commanded to kill and the same time they killed and still killing in the name of following Quran and Hadith.
So show me any Christian group that said Christ ask them to kill of the apostles told some of their convert to kill, then I will accept you refutations to Malik post otherwise,you are lost.
Much love to you sir.'
Our response:
Respect to you too.
Let’s speak with clarity and sincerity, not emotional assumptions or selective readings.
Did Jesus Command Killing?
While Jesus (peace be upon him) did not carry a sword in his earthly mission, that does not mean his message excluded judgment, wrath, or force.
Matthew 10:34: “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.”
Luke 19:27 (in Jesus’ parable): “But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me.”
This is Jesus in your own Bible. Interpret as you may, but don't pretend there are no verses that show force or judgment in his message.
Did the Early Christians Kill?
The early followers of Jesus did not rule any state, they were a persecuted minority under Roman rule. But once Christianity became the state religion of Rome, killing in the name of Jesus became common:
The Crusades (1095–1291): Massacres in Jerusalem and elsewhere by Christian armies, under the sign of the cross.
The Inquisition: Christians tortured and executed people for alleged heresies, claiming they were purifying the faith.
Colonial missions: Indigenous peoples were forced to convert or die, in Africa, the Americas, Asia, all “in the name of Christ.”
So, yes, Christian groups killed, often more brutally, and under institutional support.
Yes, Muslims fought — like every people who ever had a state. But:
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ only fought after being persecuted for 13 years.
He was commanded to fight those who fight and to stop when they stop. (See Qur'an 2:190–193)
He forgave his enemies, even those who tried to kill him, eg, at the Conquest of Makkah.
Fighting in Islam is regulated, defensive, and tied to justice, unlike the mindless violence of some groups today who violate Islam itself.
If you're going to accuse Muhammad ﷺ and Islam of violence because of historical wars, then you must apply the same standard to:
Moses (who led armed battles — Numbers 31)
Joshua (who killed entire cities — Joshua 6–10)
David, Elijah, Saul — all major Biblical figures
The Church for 1,000 years of violence
We can disagree, but let’s not twist history. Islam doesn’t hide war, it regulates it. Christianity had wars too, and in God's name. Both religions call to righteousness and peace, but both have also had followers who abused the faith.
So let’s be honest, not biased.
Much respect again.
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